This book brings together a collection of articles from eminent scholars and practitioners from India, Europe, the USA, and Australia and investigates the applicability of spiritually inspired business models in Indian and Western contexts. This book is a tribute to the revered Indian management scholar and philosopher Professor S. K. Chakraborty, a pioneer of human values and Indian ethos in management. It explores the potentials and pitfalls of spiritual-based leadership and provides directions for renewing business education to embrace human values and spirituality. The forty contributions in the book are divided into seven sections—introduction; business ethics and management; developing new organizational models and processes; potentials and pitfalls of spirituality-based leadership; leaders and their world; education, spirituality, and society; ways to go—to bring out different aspects of the spirituality in business model endorsed by Chakraborty. The book is a treasure trove for researchers of not only business ethics, but also of leadership and strategy studies, in addition to the organization professionals and the general reader for expert insights on the topic.

Challenges involved in the interplay between religion and business are incredibly complex, and as such this book thoughtfully considers the critical issue of inclusion and how employers should view its importance. Whilst exploring the intricacies of organised religion, it investigates how mindful religious wisdom can be harmoniously applied within corporate and not for profit environments.

“Ancipreneur: Ancient paths for Modern Success” stands as a pioneering tome, masterfully bridging the chasm between the profound insights of ancient philosophies and the exigencies of contemporary business enterprises. Within its pages, this book undertakes a profound exploration of the enduring wisdom encapsulated within venerable scriptures such as The Bhagavad Gita, The Ramayana, and the Vedas, while also drawing inspiration from the sagacious doctrines of Stoic philosophers, Chinese sages, and tribal chieftains. It deftly illustrates how these age-old teachings from different parts of the World can serve as a wellspring of invaluable counsel within modern commerce's dynamic and rapid-paced milieu. Far more than a mere historical voyage, this book emerges as a pragmatic guide, offering a blueprint for the seamless integration of ethical decision-making, tenacious resilience, and sustainable practices into the very fabric of contemporary business strategies. Enriched with poignant parallels drawn between contemporary brand exemplars and momentous historical occurrences, it stands as an illuminating revelation, an indispensable companion for entrepreneurs seeking to beat competition and maintain a steadfast connection to their moral compass. This profoundly insightful composition is tailor-made for entrepreneurs, astute business leaders, and anyone with a vested interest in personal growth. It proffers an invigorating perspective on the very essence of success, fervently accentuating the significance of communal collaboration, enduring sustainability, and the unwavering pursuit of ethical principles. By adroitly intertwining the wisdom of antiquity with the multifaceted challenges of the present era, this book assumes the role of a guiding beacon, offering direction to those navigating the intricate labyrinth of contemporary entrepreneurship and leadership.

This new business ethics textbook takes a highly practical approach, including a rich array of global case studies and reflective questions to develop students’ ability to respond to ethical decisions in their future careers.

Consumers are applying more pressure on companies to embrace sustainable practices and tell purposeful stories to win their approval. They are increasingly critical of brands for their environmental and social impact, demanding authenticity and accountability. However, many businesses need help navigating this complex terrain, unsure of how to effectively integrate sustainability into their branding strategies. The lack of comprehensive resources that bridge the gap between theory and practice in sustainable branding is a significant challenge that needs immediate attention. Compelling Storytelling Narratives for Sustainable Branding solves this pressing problem through a collection of insightful chapters contributed by esteemed academics, researchers, and practitioners. This book offers a roadmap for businesses seeking to align their brand narratives with sustainability principles. By delving into the psychology of storytelling, analyzing successful case studies, and providing practical guidance, this compendium equips readers with the tools and strategies to integrate sustainability into their branding efforts authentically.

Economic growth involves sustained and equitable gains in per capita income, as well as structural shifts in an economy's product mix towards better value-added commodities and more effective manufacturing processes. Entrepreneurs can promote the reallocation of resources from less productive to more productive uses, which will help the economy grow. Entrepreneurs frequently act as innovators, introducing novel products and technologies to the market, developing fresh products, methods, and concepts, as well as commercializing new information. But it's a common misconception that innovation by businesspeople has less of an impact on growth in low-income developing nations than it does in more developed ones. This book's goal is to offer fresh viewpoints on three issues related to innovation and entrepreneurship in developing nations: What effect does innovation have on growth? This book is an edited book where authors have contributed their original research papers.

Stephen Phillips has devoted his career to excavating some of the most valuable gems of Indian philosophy and bringing them into conversation with contemporary thought. This volume honors him and follows his lead by continuing his lifelong project: faithfully interpreting Sanskrit texts to think along with their authors about ideas that still perplex us today. It features ten new essays focusing on epistemology, logic, and metaphysics from outstanding philosophers and scholars of Sanskrit philosophy, with contributions varying in methodology: both historical and cross-cultural. Further, in addition to essays on Nyāya and Advaita Vedānta, it engages with Navya-Nyāya (“new Nyāya”), an important but understudied part of Indian philosophy. Through these investigations, in conversation with Phillips's groundbreaking work, the contributors show the value of cross-cultural engagement for philosophical progress. The Vindication of the World will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in Indian philosophy, comparative philosophy, and, more generally, epistemology, logic, and metaphysics.

"Contemporary medical models focus predominantly on the technical and financial aspects of care. While these are important aspects of care, they fail to include what may be the most critical need of patients and families - that is, the whole-person approach to care where psychosocial and spiritual needs are viewed as essential and just as important as the physical. Cecily Saunders, the founder of hospice, was one of the first to describe the concept of 'total pain', which led to the biopsychosocial and spiritual model of care. In 2014, the World Health Assembly for the WHO passed a resolution which included spiritual care as an essential domain of palliative care, stating that Palliative Care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients "through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual." WHO also noted that "it is the ethical duty of health care professionals" to alleviate pain and suffering, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual and further supported an interdisciplinary model by noting the need for collaboration between professional palliative care providers and support care providers, including spiritual support and counseling"--

Diversity is an issue that is pervasive in this globalized world. As most countries are eager to ensure they are as diverse and inclusive as possible, broadening the hemispheres of diversity in the workplace is a crucial step. Consciously or unconsciously, individuals tend to change the way they treat coworkers in the workplace based on gender, age, and religion. In order for businesses across the globe to achieve inclusive workplace cultures, further study is required on the best practices, challenges, and strategies of implementing diversity into policy. Global Perspectives on Maintaining Gender, Age, and Religious Diversity in the Workplace captures insights into global perspectives on issues, challenges, and solutions for mitigating gender, age, and religious diversity-related matters in the workplace. The book aims to highlight policies and practices prevalent in a variety of sectors in different countries around the globe. Covering topics such as cross-cultural leadership, diversity policy, and wellbeing, this reference work is crucial for business owners, managers, human resources professionals, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.