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Ashok R. Garde
ISBN 9788179924084
Rs. 480
Jaico Publishing House
Canakya On Management
Who it's for: Managers and leaders interested in culturally relevant management philosophies
Delve into the profound management insights of Chanakya, as presented in his seminal work, the Arthashastra. This book explores how Chanakya's principles, originally applied to kingdom administration and human resource management, offer enduring wisdom for contemporary organizational challenges. It argues for the adoption of management philosophies rooted in India's unique social and work culture, asserting that these are more likely to yield sustainable and effective results than systems adapted from Western or Japanese models.Why You Should Read? Explore management principles with proven historical success, directly applicable to modern contexts. Discover a management philosophy specifically tailored to resonate with Indian cultural and professional environments. Gain insights from what the author terms the "First Total Management Guru" for holistic organizational development. Find a culturally relevant alternative to management theories that may not fully integrate within the Indian business landscape.
Highlights
- Draws management insights from Chanakya's Arthashastra
- Applies ancient principles to contemporary organizational challenges
- Argues for management philosophies rooted in Indian culture
- Positions Chanakya as the 'First Total Management Guru'
- Offers an alternative to Western and Japanese management models
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What is the source of the management principles in this book?
The book draws on Chanakya's Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft and administration.
How does this book differ from typical management books?
It argues for management philosophies rooted in India's social and work culture, rather than adapting Western or Japanese models.
Who is Chanakya?
Chanakya is an ancient Indian philosopher and strategist, referred to in the book as the 'First Total Management Guru'.
Is this book relevant for modern organizations?
Yes, it applies Chanakya's principles, originally for kingdom administration and HR, to contemporary organizational challenges.