Citation:

Archana Kumari, Dr. Pragati Saxena, Dr. Dinesh Chand. "Leadership and Management in Ancient Texts" International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. 4, No. 12, pp. 69-79, 2025. Crossref. http://doi.org/10.56472/25835238/IRJEMS-V4I12P109

Abstract:

Ancient Indian Scripture, encompassing texts such as the Ramayana, Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta, Panchatantra, Mahabharata, Upanishads, and Vedas, provides timeless insights that surpass religious boundaries and offer valuable understanding for modern management and leadership styles. This study aims to provide an overview of the insights into management and leadership used in contemporary business, such as one-man leadership hierarchy, delegation of responsibility, teamwork, time management, etc. Panchatantra, one of the important Indian Scriptures, provides management and leadership styles that are used in modern times. Many researchers have highlighted the significance of valuable ethics from the Indian Scriptures in leadership development programs. Organisations might create training programs that incorporate the study’s ideas and teaching to develop morally and practically sound leaders. By combining traditional knowledge with leadership development, businesses may produce well-rounded leaders who can motivate their workforce and ethically handle difficult situations.

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Keywords:

Management, Leadership, Team Work, Association, Ethical leadership, Modern Management, Ancient Texts, Strategic Thinking, Work Ethics, Karma, Dharma, Decision Making.