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Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

IKS: Concepts and Applications in Management and Governance

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore via Swayam

Overview

The knowledge system of India has a treasure trove of concepts and applications in management and governance drawn from ancient texts and traditions, which remain very pertinent today. The need for exploring and integrating these insights with modern management practice is urgent, since they offer refreshing views on sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility. These components of the Indian knowledge system, like their emphasis on connectedness and holistic thinking, are likely to further increase the sustainable and more equal approach in management and governance. From this rich intellectual heritage would come innovative, context-specific solutions to contemporary challenges in the fields of management and governance in India, offering positive contributions to the global discourse on responsible business practice and sustainable development. It is required to explore the information from the literarure for its applications in modern timesCourse Objectives• Understand the Scientific approach of ancient times• Interpret the texts introduced through the course• Analyse the Management and Governance applications• Utilize the contextual references Critically• Evaluate the applications of ancient wisdom.

Syllabus

Module 1: Vedic literature Selected Hymns Comprehensive framework of duties mentioned in Vedic Hymns

Module 2: (Management) and Shasanam (Governance) Spanning through ages Smriti Granthas Yajnavalkya Smriti

Module 3: Applications in Governance: Highlight how principles from texts like Arthashastra can inform modern public administration and policy-making. The concept of 'Raj Dharma' could be particularly relevant to discussions on ethical governance. Arthashastra Nitisara

Module 4: Knowledge framework from Sanskrit Literature Selected Contents from Ramayanam, Purana and Mahakavyas Management Principles in Panchatantra Management Principles in Nitishatakam and Hitopadesha

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Taught by

Ramachandra N.U

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