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Issues for Discussion at the BRF-ML Round Table Conferences

1998

A. Indian style of management

  • What is the Indian style (definition)?
  • Does it exist?
  • Is such a style desirable?
  • What are the characteristics of Indian culture?
  • Dharma
  • The good in every action in contrast to mere smartness
  • Respect for elders/leaders
  • Co-operation
  • People orientedness
  • Business as worship
  • Influence of Satvik personalities
  • The culture of 'Yajna'

B. Ethics and values in business

  • Relevance and necessity in today's social environment
  • Harmonizing profit and ethical values
  • Corruption and business
  • Tradition and culture-holistic approach
  • Ecological balance and industrial activities

C. Challenges of globalization

  • Need
  • Advantages and disadvantages
  • Indian response
  • Worship through excellence
  • Is Indian management style conducive to globalization?

D. Entrepreneurial awareness

  • Present socio-economic condition of Kerala and its historical background
  • How to motivate the public in general?
  • Dignity of labour
  • Need to improve awareness
  • Opportunities
  • Need for an Entrepreneurial Development Institute

Thought for today

Seeing things as they are is freedom.

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