Programme

PGPX

Term

IV

Academic Year

2021-22

Course title

Understanding Bhagavad Gita: Managerial Perspective

Area

Human Resource Management

Credits

0.75

Instructor(s)

Prof. Sunil Maheshwari

Course Description & Objectives

Objectives: Leading organizations effectively in the current complex and hyper dynamic business environment is becoming more challenging than ever before. Moral hazard is cited one of the most serious challenge in organizations in such competitive business environment. Current global economic crisis is cited to have its roots in questionable practices in organizations and there is increasing emphasis on leadership and Ethics in organizations. Lessons from Bhagavad Gita suggest powerful ways to promote management practices that are consistent with business model and yet ethical. This course is aimed at early reflection on those learning. This course will also enable to develop competence to lead effectively in current challenging times with aplomb and confidence. It is not a course to reflect on religion.

Pedagogy

-  The course is primarily based on “Bhagavad Gita: As It Is.” There will be intense discussion on various chapters of the book for managing business effectively while maintaining ethics and morality. A case let describing a business dilemma will be circulated in some sessions.  - Participants will be required to prepare learning journal for each session. - There may be few presentations by the students during the course.