Ethos Quiz

The Vedic period, the Bhakti period and the
freedom struggle represent the three periods with

several other intermediate periods
These trends draw upon three major traditions of

knowledge: ancient Indian wisdom, folkways of
people and transnational systems and principles
of management.
Sinha argues in favour of a synthesis approach,

wherein an integrative methodology is followed
to develop new concepts and ideas.
I . Knowledge Seeking Ethos

2. Spirituality-in-Action
3 . �PREM� Approach to Relationship and Management
4. �HOPE� as the Driving Force for Existence
5. Universal Oneness for Worldwide Connectivity
In this model, the three stages are: struggle for existence, struggle for
betterment and struggle for values.
three distict transitions in history can be observed in terms of the kingdom-state,

nation-state and the corporate-state�4.
They talk in terms of knowledge

about the fundamental driving factors of the
corporate-state--competition, product and market (CPM).
Decision-making processes at
both macro and micro level can also be analyzed in
terms of Swastik analysis. Decision making can be
viewed as a dialectical process of thesis and antithesis coupled with action-
reaction dynamics.
posed the �VEDA�

model of leadership wherein VEDA stands for
Vision, Enlightenment, Devotion and Action aspects of leadership.�6 This model was
further extended to identify its linkages with the spirit of
holistic development.
By �LIGHT� of Indian ethos, we mean five human

values that were identified by ancient seers of the
�LIGHT�. We have merely put them in a new order:
L = Love as in �PREM� approach forming
the basis of a universal religion of love
(URL)
I = Integrity, reflected through ROI-return on integrity
G = Godness/Goodness as in Satyam
Shivam Sundaram
H = Harmony, also HOPE as in Higher Order Purpose of Existence
T = Truth as in �God is Truth and Truth is
God�
Paper 2
Cultural and religious differences between countries
are the major reasons behind the variations in ethical standards and business
practices
across nations (Ruhe and Lee, 2008). Examples include �Guanxi� in China, �Blat� in
Russia, �Quan he� in Vietnam, �Ubuntu� in South Africa, and �Jugaad� in India.
. The Karma principle states that one is responsible for one�s

actions and the individual alone must bear the consequences of those actions in the
future (Kopalle et al., 2010; Doniger, 2011). This ethical principle has a major
effect on
individuals, causing them to discipline and regulate their own activities.
s. Indian cultural, political and business ethics are focused around the
four main goals of Dharma (justice, duty, and virtue): Artha (success and
prosperity),
Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation).
Dharma,
Artha, Kama, and Moksha (Bhasin, 2005, 2010). In Indian philosophies these are
considered as the �four main goals of life�, also known as the Purusharthas.
Dharma
Generally means the teachings of the Vedantic philosophy and its code of conduct
Covers the entire range of human cravings or enjoyment of life such as physical
desires,
physical pleasures and gratification at the sensory level. It is one of the goals
of Hindu
life and refers to sensual or sexual pleasure.
g. Artha is one of the duties of a

person in the second stage of life, the householder stage. During this stage a
person
should accumulate as much wealth as possible, without being greedy, should help
and support his family and should be able to donate to noble charitable causes.
It is defined as a loving,
eternal union with God and considered the utmost perfection of existence. It is
considered
Man�s supreme goal, to be attained through spiritual and religious endeavor to the
next life
phase 1 panchayti
2- british
3- license/permit
4- invisible
5- jugad
The pitfalls of Jugaad for the development and civil society in India include
the pronounced lack of a value structure that would provide valuable, long-term
guidance, and corrosive, rampant political corruption. Slicing through bureaucracy,
inadequate infrastructure and chaotic environment demands a unique tool, one that
sometimes neglects western ethical norms.

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The Vedic period, the Bhakti period and the

freedom struggle represent the three periods with

These trends draw upon three major traditions of

Sinha argues in favour of a synthesis approach,

I . Knowledge Seeking Ethos

three distict transitions in history can be observed in terms of the kingdom-state,

They talk in terms of knowledge

posed the �VEDA�

By �LIGHT� of Indian ethos, we mean five human

. The Karma principle states that one is responsible for one�s

g. Artha is one of the duties of a

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