This book discusses the importance of integrating spirituality from diverse knowledge backgrounds to be effective in its everyday use. Bringing together global experts in the field, this book provides an extensive overview of the various spirituality and management themes, models, approaches, and complexities. The chapters in the book include deliberations upon wisdom from the Bhagwat Gita; Buddha; the impact of spirituality on good governance, quality of life; integrating ethics, human values, happiness; meditation; and linking of spirituality and management and their effect on leadership, and workplace environment. A thought-provoking read for scholars, students, and policy-makers, this book provides an Indian perspective on managing spirituality at work. This book is even more relevant in the post-COVID-19 scenario as it focuses on the holistic development of people and organizations.
Author(s): Sanjeev P. Sahni, Tithi Bhatnagar, Pankaj Gupta
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 308
City: Singapore
Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Editors and Contributors
1 Enlightened Management: Reflections on Spirituality and its Significance for the Future of Work
Introduction
Defining Spirituality
Law, Business, and Management
Workplace Spirituality
The Future of Work
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
From Models to Application: Implications for the Practice of Management
Ethics
Culture
The Common Good of Humanity
Conclusion
References
2 From Contradiction to Oneness: an Indian Spiritual Worldview for Dealing with Paradoxes
Introduction
Need for Indigenous Research
Paradox Management: The Salience of Worldview
Insights from Philosophy of Vedanta for Dealing with Paradox
Insights from Philosophy of Buddhism for Dealing with Paradox
Discussion
Conclusion
References
3 The Buddha and Management: His Own Hands-On Experience
Background Situation
Social Vision
Greatest Failure
A Mixed Performance
Filling in the Blanks
The Buddha’s Intention
His Political Views
Invincible?
The Seven Precepts for the Monastic Order
Conclusion
4 Spirituality Models of Management and Leadership with Roots in Ancient Wisdom
Model I: OSHA Model of Management and Leadership
OSHA Interaction Matrix
Model II: Theory K of Enlightened Leadership
Theory K in Matrix Format
Ethical Dimension in Theory K
Model III: Negergy-Synergy Grid of Leadership
Model IV: “MBA” Model of Decision Making
Model V: Corporate Rishi Model of Leadership: Rishi as Resee
References
5 Guiding Models from some Traditional Indian Philosophies for the Contemporary Worldview
Methodology and the Aim
Traditional Indian Philosophies: An Exposition of the Main Tenets of These Model Theories
Vedanta System
Upanishads: The Philosophical Current of Vedanta—The Documents/Dialogues During the Vedanta Period
An Overview of Sāṁkhya and Yoga Philosophies
Sāṁkhya Philosophy
Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali
Kathopanishad: Enunciation of Two Paths—Shreyas (Good) and Preyas (Pleasant)
Kathopanishad, Sankhya, and Yoga Philosophies: Similarity and Contrast
The Bhagvad Gita: A Syncretic Philosophy
Application of the Traditional Models in the Contemporary Worldview
Specific Context of the Current Times and Life Skill Management Guidelines from the Philosophical Traditions of India
Life Lessons from Kathopanishada and Vedanta: The Impact of Vedantic Theory of Oneness/Empathy/Cosmic Unity
Kathopanishada’s Impact: The Moral and Spiritual Elevation Due to a Discerning Attitude
Effects of Yoga Philosophy in the Present-day World Amid the COVID-19 Challenges
Bhagvad Gita and the Twenty-First-Century Worldview and the Situation of the Pandemic
Conclusion
References
6 Environmental Management in Transition: Lessons from Tantra
Introduction
The Controversy Around Environmental Management
Why is Current Environmental Management Failing?
Overcoming the Disenchantment of Nature
Inherent Cultural Values and Environmental Policy: A Case Study
Lessons from Tantra: An Inspiration for Environmental Action
What is Tantra?
Tantric Embodiment. Implications for Human–Nature Relations
Tantra and Biophilia
Sacred Geography
Conclusion
References
7 Horizontal and Vertical Business Models and their Relation with Ida and Pingala Concepts in Yoga
Yogic Cosmology
From Unity to Polarity
Duality
Ida and Pingala
Ida and Pingala: Why is Balance Important?
Ida and Pingala Communication Styles in the Corporate Environment
The Ida Pattern at the Workplace
Ida Suppresses Their Inner Fire
The Pingala Pattern in the Workplace
Pingala Suppresses Their Inner Vulnerability
Swinging Between Ida and Pingala
Complementarity Can Become Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict Affects the Organization from the Top Down
Considerations for Reversing the Dualistic Dynamic
Shifting Perspective
Meditation
Yoga Nidra
Ida and Pingala at the Organizational Level
Ida and Pingala Relate to Horizontal and Vertical Business Organizations
What Might a Balanced Ida Pingala Business Organization Look Like?
Conclusion
References
8 Developing an Indigenous Thick Description: Tapas in the Bhagavadgītā
Method
Results
Theme 1: Tapas is a Daivik Sampadā: The First Nomological Network
Theme 2: Tapas Can Be Sāttvika, Rājasika, or Tāmasika: The Second Nomological Network
Theme 3: Manasā-Vācā-Karmaṇa and Tapas: Three Additional Nomological Networks
Theme 4: Tapas, Yajña, Dāna, Karma, and Śraddhā: The Sixth Nomological Network
Theme 5: Kṛṣṇa is Present as Tapas in Tapasvīs
Theme 6: Tapas in the Typology of Yajña
Theme 7: Tapas as Necessary but not Sufficient Condition for Adhyātma
Theme 8: Tapas as an Attribute of a Brāhmaṇa
Theme 9: Arjuna as an Exemplar of Tapas
Discussion
References
9 sAdhu mArga: an Indian Model of Living and Leading
sAdhu mArga: An Indian Model of Living and Leading
sAdhu in the bhagavadgItA
pramukh SwAmIjI: A Brief Biographical Profile
sAdhu in the BAPS sampradAya
niHsneha or Non-attachment
nisswAda or Having No Taste
nirmAna or Not Have Pride
nirlobha (or Free of Greed; Practice of Aparigraha or Non-accumulation)
Discussion
References
10 Yogic Leadership Approach: Linking Spirituality and Management for Harmonized Human Responses
Introduction
Why Yogic Leadership Approach is Needed?
The Genesis of Yogic Leadership Concept
Fundamental Pillars of Yogic Leadership
Challenges in Effective Implementation of Yogic Leadership
Conclusion
References
11 Values in the Workplace: Avoiding Dual-Life Syndrome
The Case
Background
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
The Strain Theory
Dual-Life Syndrome
Application
The Fit of Personal Values and Organizational Culture
What Are the Priorities of the Firm?
The Case—Reexamined
Ethical Decision-Making Models and Their Applications
Conclusion
References
12 Workplace Spirituality: Drivers, Challenges, and Way Forward
Introduction
Understanding Workplace Spirituality in Organizations
Factors Driving Workplace Spirituality
Challenges in Realizing Workplace Spirituality
A Framework for Promoting Workplace Spirituality
Conclusion
References
13 Corporate Management and Spirituality
Introduction
Need for This Study
Literature Review
Goal Congruence and Agency Issue in Corporate Management
Good Corporate Practices
Books on Spirituality at Workplace
Research Papers on Spirituality at Workplace
Application of Spirituality for Success and Self-growth
Tips to Be at a Higher Consciousness
Ways to Manage Oneself and Others
Discussion on Variables Identified from the Literature Review
Research Methodology
Findings and Conclusions
Conclusion
Bibliography
14 Workplace Spirituality and Psychological Contract in the “New Normal”
Introduction
Introduction of Workplace Spirituality
Introduction of Psychological Contract
What is Workplace Spirituality?
Dimensions of Workplace Spirituality
Benefits and Importance of Workplace Spirituality
What is Psychological Contract?
Ideological Psychological Contract
Dynamic Model of Psychological Contract
Benefits and Importance of Psychological Contract
Association Between Workplace Spirituality and Psychological Contract
Conclusion and Future Directions
References
15 Spirituality and Quality-of-Life: a Conceptual Approach to Adaptability and Workplace Subjective Wellbeing
Introduction
Adaptability
Adaptation Paradigms
Adaptability and Human Development
Well-being Modules
Positive Non-work-related Well-being
Non-workplace Welfare and Well-being
Meaning and Purpose
Spirituality
Spirituality and Subjective Well-being
Well-being and Workplace Performance
Discussion
Adaptability, Meaning and Purpose, Spirituality, and Well-being
Implications for Intervention
Summary
References
16 Spiritually Empowered Leadership through Historical Reflection
Introduction
Learning from Spiritually Empowered Leaders
Siddhartha Gautama (563 BCE—483 BCE)
Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865)
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869–1948)
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968)
Practical Application and Toward the Guiding Framework of Spiritually Empowered Leadership
Individual Level: Developing Spiritual Intelligence (SQ or SI)
Organizational Level: Experimentation and Walking the Talk
Societal Level: Engaging in Broader Dialogue
Teaching Leadership through Historical Reflection in Business Schools
Conclusion
References
17 Prophetic Leadership and Spiritual Maturing
Introduction
Leadership
Plurality
Morality
Vision
Maturing
Conclusion
18 How to Become an Effective Leader
What Qualities Define an Effective Leader?
Why Do We so Often Fail to Be Effective Leaders?
How Does Meditation Help?
Understanding Our Make up: The Three Bodies
Understanding the Subtle Body
The Broader Impact of Meditation on Performance During the Day
The Role of the Intellect in Leadership
Maintaining the Purity of the Subtle Body
The Role of the Ego in Leadership
How Does Thinking Evolve Through Meditation?
Making Use of an Elevated Consciousness in Leadership
How is This Elevated Consciousness Helpful?
Do We Need Help to Achieve All This?
The Role of Transmission
Are Spiritual Practices Enough to Become an Effective Leader?
Conclusion
References
