Business ethics and t he Bhagavad Gita : cost of unethical acts: directions of the dharmatman for ethical leadership /
Pulapa Subba Rao
- Switzerland : Springer International Publishing, 2020
- xii, 253 pages : 25 cm.
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
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 Dharmātman (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 Dharmātman
978303056320
Business & economics --Business ethics Business & economics --Management Business ethics --Social responsibility