Ubuntu - the spirit of African transformation management - a review

The idea of "African Management" is compelling when considering the complex social and organizational changes under way in South Africa today. Sets out to critically evaluate the concept of "African Management" as used by Mbigi and Maree (1995). Argues that, while the book contai...

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Published in:Leadership & organization development journal 1997-11, Vol.18 (6), p.290-294
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