A Hindu perspective to organizational learning

Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of the relevance and applicability of the Hindu tradition to organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach Attempting to separate the spiritual from the religious aspects, a primarily theoretical approach is used to delineate the basic concepts i...

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Published in:The learning organization 2017-01, Vol.24 (6), p.386-391
Main Authors: Shama Rao, Ashok, Kamath Burde, Jyothsna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation
Beliefs
Corporate culture
Cultural Differences
Cultural Influences
Employees
Environment
Foreign Countries
Fundamental Concepts
Hinduism
Individual Differences
Knowledge management
Organizational Culture
Organizational learning
Philosophy
Political Influences
Religion
Religious Cultural Groups
Religious Factors
Resistance (Psychology)
Role of Religion
Spirituality
Studies
Traditions
Values
Work Environment
Workplace Learning
World Views
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Summary:Purpose This paper aims to provide an overview of the relevance and applicability of the Hindu tradition to organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach Attempting to separate the spiritual from the religious aspects, a primarily theoretical approach is used to delineate the basic concepts in Hinduism and their applicability to various aspects of employee and organizational functioning. Findings Concepts such as Yoga, Dharma, Karma, Yajna and Lokasamgraha are discussed. Originality/value This paper stems from the recognition of cultural differences and the need to explore alternative paradigms to understand and enhance organizational functioning.
ISSN:0969-6474
1758-7905
DOI:10.1108/TLO-05-2017-0042