Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Second Edition

INDIAN ETHICAL TRADITIONS

India has rich ethical traditions which envisioned in the scriptures of the land like the Gita, the Upanishads, etc. Hindu scriptures speak of the performance of right duty, at the right time in the right manner. The rich Indian tradition has always emphasized the dignity of human life and right to live in a respectful manner. The rich values that once prevailed in India are now disappearing from the mainstream. Indian traditions are copied and followed by Western countries in their social welfare and organizational conduct.

Gandhian Principles

The Gandhian principle of trusteeship is another philosophy on ethics that has received increased importance in the present day world of decaying morals and lack of trust among ...