02765 a2200253 4500 OSt 20260916151325.0 260916b ii ||||| |||| 00| 0 mal d 978-3319996103 . Dhiman, Satinder Editor Managing by the bhagavad gita: timeless lessons for today’s managers Switzerland: Springer Nature, 2019. 323p. Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gītā, a philosophical-spiritual world classic, this professional book highlights the spiritual and moral dimensions of management using an inside-out leadership development approach. It interprets the Bhagavad Gītā’s teachings on the personality types and psychological makeup of managers and employees; self-knowledge and self-mastery; and the leadership concepts of vision, motivation, and empowerment. This book covers topics such as training of the mind, ethical leadership, communication, stress management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Collectively, the enclosed contributions provide managers with an enhanced outlook on management functions such as leading, planning, organizing, and controlling in today’s organizations, particularly those run by knowledge workers. Management research in the 20th century has mainly focused on the industrial paradigm characterized by a hierarchical structure of authority and responsibility with an individualistic focus on the personality of the manager. However, this traditional paradigm cannot solve many of the problems that confront leaders and mangers today. Recent studies have shown that values traditionally associated with spirituality—such as integrity, honesty, trust, kindness, caring, fairness, and humility—have a demonstrable effect on managerial effectiveness and success. Although traditionally interpreted as a religious-spiritual text, the Bhagavad Gītā teaches these values which can be extrapolated and applied to practical management lessons in today’s corporate boardrooms.Applying the text of the Bhagavad Gītā to the context of management, this book views the manager as an “enlightened sage” who operates from higher stance, guided by self-knowledge and self-mastery. It demonstrates how character is the key ingredient for effective management and leadership. This book is therefore applicable to all managers, from first-line to CEOs, in their management and leadership roles in organizations. Leadership Knowledge Management Faith - Spirituality Business Business Strategy Business - Religious Aspects Amar, A. D Editor BK ddc 49644 49644 0 0 ddc 0 0 MAIN MAIN RN25 2026-09-16 71 4119.68 1 658.4092 MAN D 38606 2027-01-27 2026-09-16 00:00:00 2026-09-16 5492.90 2026-09-16 BK Recommended by Prof. Surya Prakash Pati