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Bhagwad Gita & Management : What They Should Teach in B-School
Vinod Malhotra
ISBN :
978-81-8274-481-1
Publication Year: 2010
Binding: HB
Price :
US$ 11
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About the Book: |
Reviews - Very thought-provoking and has the potential to initiate an international debate on the contents and the style of business education world-wide. Rick Carlton President, International Association of Child Aid Organizations, Los Angeles. U.S.A. A thoroughly absorbing read. The concepts drawn from the BhagwadGita are as relevant to the business world as they are to all responsible citizens of the planet. Prof. Parag Diwan Vice Chancellor, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kudos to the author for extracting management gyan from the Gita. The lessons of the bhagwadGita are timeless and even more relevant as a beacon for a happy life in todays globalising and increasingly frenetic world. Arun Seth Chairman, British Telecom, India The Srimad Bhagwad Gita, the song divine is a complete treatise on management. Contrary to the general perception, the Gita is not a religious document. It is a veritable storehouse of profound practical knowledge in the spiritual space. The primary focus here is on managing the self, the external environment, interpersonal-relationship, how to live one`s life and do business on sound ethical principles in the socio-economic context. It helps you to find your goal in life and guides you to pursue it with a mission. An attempt has been made in this book to sift out of the vast ocean of wisdom and knowledge enshrined in 3,00,000 words of Gita, pieces that are relevant for the entire humanity designed to lead the reader on the path of excellence. The issue of leadership, power of thought, corporate social responsibility, management of change, the self and psychological approach to management, are some of the important areas that have been dealt with extensively. Management principles of the Gita, lay special emphasis on development of an individual, and provide an alternative to the current paradigm of management practices. Any part of a whole must represent its characteristics. Good managers, duly motivated are the most valuable asset of any corporate entity. This book, though written primarily for business students, is meant for all ages and holds a universal appeal.
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About the Author: |
Vinod Malhotra retired from the Indian Administrative Services after an illustrious career spanning over thirty eight years. A degree of M.B.A from the University of Leeds, U.K added to the practical knowledge that he got in the field of business through opportunities to head several public sector organizations. In that sense, he had a first hand experience in running business enterprises dealing in diverse sectors. His interest in the study of the BhagwadGita ran parallel to his work in the institutions that he served. Mr. Malhotra has written books in Hindi and English on subjects that has strong relationship with the practice and philosophy of the Gita. His objective has been to present The Gita in its simplest form and text, including its musical versions that have been extremely well received by readers in India and abroad. His endeavour clearly has been to de-mystify the Gita so that readers would take to this profound practical treatise with as great a facility as they do to other popular scriptures and philosophy. Mr. Malhotra is also on the visiting faculty of Management Institutes and has been delivering lectures on several aspects of Gita and its relevance in all walks of life. According to him, very few books worldwide have created such a beautiful synthesis between thought and action, as has the Gita. Some of the other works by Mr. Malhotra pertain to an inquiry into the cause of genes and the impact of ubiquitous concept of cosmic energy. He is currently working on the subject of de-mystifying death.
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