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Management Mantras...
Management Mantras
by: S. RamaratnamThe book discusses the main concepts of management that are to be found in Sanskrit literature, and attempts to study the usefulness of those Indian traditional values and principles in the formulation and adoption of modern-day management techniques a very useful book for scholars and students.
₹252.00
ISBN: 9788124605462
Year Of Publication: 2010
Edition: 1st
Pages : xviii, 237
Bibliographic Details : Bibliography
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 22
Weight: 400
India has been known for long as the land of spirituality. Recent studies have brought out the depth of secular wisdom that is also embedded in the ancient Vedic and classical literature. Management Mantras is an attempt to bring about a synthesis between a modern subject like Management and one of the most ancient literatures of the world. In the words of Swami Mukundanandaji who has written the foreword, This book is like a treasure house of centuries of wisdom from the ancient Indian civilization speaking to us on the theme of Management Science. Whether one is questing for tips to hone ones managerial acumen, or searching for gems of practical wisdom in life, or merely an admirer of the Vedic culture, there is enough material in it to satisfy everyone.
The book touches upon all aspects of Management like Decision Making, Human Resource Development, Organizational Behaviour and Social Responsibility in 12 chapters. The discussions in each chapter are logically organized setting forth the principles of management at the outset, followed by corresponding references from texts like Arthasastra.
It is hoped that the book will interest scholars and students of Management and will be a useful addition to Libraries in Management schools as well as Humanities and Language Departments of Colleges and Universities.
Foreword
Preface
Publishers Note
Abbreviations
Acknowledgement
Transliteration System
1. Introduction
2. Decision Making
3. Communication
4. Human Resource Management
5. Centres of Power
6. Leadership
7. Team Building
8. Planning
9. Organizational Behaviour
10. Social Responsibility
11. Total Quality Management
12. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
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