Business Ethics and The Bhagavad Gita: Cost of Unethical Acts: Directions of the

Description: Business Ethics and The Bhagavad Gita by Subba Rao Pulapa The author of this book asserts that an absence of ethical leadership and unethical practices were the reasons for major global business scandals such as Enron, Satyam, Lehman Brothers, and WorldCom. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The author of this book asserts that an absence of ethical leadership and unethical practices were the reasons for major global business scandals such as Enron, Satyam, Lehman Brothers, and WorldCom. This book analyses the causes for these unethical activities and interprets important verses from The Bhagavad Gita to show business executives and leaders how to lead ethically for the greater good of all stakeholders and society. As a remedy to avoid future scandals, the author points to several ethical directions, and the principle of Dharma, mentioned in The Bhagavad Gita by Lord Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism, who is considered Dharmtman (one who imbibes the Dharma). Written in conversation style using an executive education scenario, this book examines real world cases in various sectors like education, medical, non-government organizations (NGOs) and retail using the directions of the Dharmtman. Back Cover The author of this book asserts that an absence of ethical leadership and unethical practices were the reasons for major global business scandals such as Enron, Satyam, Lehman Brothers, and WorldCom. This book analyses the causes for these unethical activities and interprets important verses from The Bhagavad Gita to show business executives and leaders how to lead ethically for the greater good of all stakeholders and society. As a remedy to avoid future scandals, the author points to several ethical directions, and the principle of Dharma , mentioned in The Bhagavad Gita by Lord Krishna, a major deity in Hinduism, who is considered Dharmatman (one who imbibes the Dharma). Written in conversation style using an executive education scenario, this book examines real world cases in various sectors like education, medical, non-government organizations (NGOs) and retail using the directions of the Dharmatman . Author Biography Pulapa Subba Rao is a teacher, researcher, trainer, consultant, academic administrator and author in the areas of business and management, with a blend of national and international systems and cultures. He is currently working as Vice-Chancellor, Millennium University (Republic of Malawi). Table of Contents Chapter 1. Business Ethics: An Introduction.- Chapter 2. Greed and Attachment- Case of Satyam Computers Limited.- Chapter 3. Are Executives Trustees or Tricksters: Case of Enron and Others.- Chapter 4. Failure to Perform Assigned Acts: Cases of Nestlé and Others.- Chapter 5. Creator of Human Capital or Capital from Humans?: Education Sector.- Chapter 6. Humans Vs Business: Medical and Health Sector.- Chapter 7. Ethical Dichotomy: NGOs Sector.- Chapter 8. Humanitarian Preference Vs. Economic Power: Retail Sector.- Chapter 9. Epilogue-Ethical Leadership. Feature Provides leaders and professionals with tools to become ethical and dharmic leaders using the Bhagavad Gita Features real world examples from energy, education, NGO, retail and healthcare sectors Written in a conversational style to ensure easy readability Details ISBN3030456293 Short Title Business Ethics and the Bhagavad Gita Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 3030456293 ISBN-13 9783030456290 Format Hardcover DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-45630-6 Pages 253 Publication Date 2020-09-18 Author Subba Rao Pulapa UK Release Date 2020-09-18 Edition 1st Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition Description 1st ed. 2020 Series Management, Change, Strategy and Positive Leadership Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG Subtitle Cost of Unethical Acts: Directions of the Dharmatman for Ethical Leadership Alternative 9783030456320 DEWEY 658.408 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 2 Illustrations, color; 2 Illustrations, black and white; XIII, 253 p. 4 illus., 2 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129859599;

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