Teachings of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Ethos in Management.
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Ms. Rajinder Kaur , Ms. Promila Manhas ,
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Abstract
Ethics and ethos is an important topic for all organizations to consider today. This research paper evaluates the ethics and ethos in management and the implementation of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in Management. Generally, management is the process of optimum utilization of human and non-human resources along with the values to achieve some goals at individual level or an organizational level. In the Business world, management is defined as a process of managing various resources such as people, finance and technology to achieve organizational goals. It also ensures that resources are developed and utilized in such a manner that both short term as well as long term goals can be achieved very effectively and efficiently. Thus the process of management involves three aspects –Efficient utilization of resources, realization of goals with effectiveness and value addition which suggest one’s social responsibility .This paper views the ethics and ethos in management for the healthy environment in an organization. Ethos is set of beliefs, moral ideas and attitude of an individual or a group or a society. A country like India whose culture has its roots in religion , draw its lessons from the religion of the land –be it Hinduism ,Buddhism, Sikhism or any other. The general ideas and thoughts regarding ethos in management are also revealed by our ancient scriptures as the Atmano Mokashartham, Jagat Zitya cha means all work is an opportunity for doing good to the society and only then we may gain spirituality in our lives. Secondly Yoga Karmasu Kaushalam, Samatuam yoga Uchyate means the person who works with calm and even mind can achieve the most. In same manner Ethos of modern management also evolves the basic principals as immense potential, holistic approach, internal resources, Karm yoga, yoga Karmasu Kaushalam and co-operation. The Holy Epic of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is a remarkable storehouse of spiritual knowledge and its teachings stress on the name of God. The subject of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is truth. Guru Nanak Dev Ji states all the principles of management in the Mool Mantra and Guru Granth Sahib Ji which can enable men and women to lead a purposeful and rewarding life while being members of a society. It teaches that we are Karma Yogis, hence we reap what we sow
Keywords
Management, Ethos, Ethics, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Mool Mantra
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