Ethos means Set of Ideas Indian Ethos is based on Indian Scriptures i.e.

The Holy Bible,

The Geeta, The Quran. Indian thoughts eternal knowledge. All works is worthy and honourable. Emphasis on duties and responsibilities.

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 Most religions have an ethical component, often derived

from purported supernatural revelation or guidance. "For many people, ethics is not only tied up with religion, but is completely settled by it. A central aspect of ethics is "the good life", the life worth living or life that is simply satisfying, which is held by many philosophers to be more important than traditional moral conduct.

1. The Basic Principles: a) Tat Tvam Asi: You are That (Supreme) - Everybody can make himself a Genius.

b) Aham Brahmasmi: I have immense potential. I can make the impossible possible.
2. Why Work?

Atmano Mokshaya Jagat Hitaaya Ca: - For my personal growth - For the Welfare of the World

 3. What is work?

a. Yagnayacharatah karma: Work is to be done with the spirit of Yagna (Teamwork, Selflessness). b. Parasparam Bhavayantah: Nurture each other (Win-win approach). 4. How to work? Seva + Tyag: Serve others. Give your best for the good of others (CSR) 5. Spirit of Work: Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam: Dexterity & Excellence in action is Yoga.

The Resources: a) Sukshma or the subtle subjective, intangible factors are equally important than sthula or gross, concrete, objective, tangible factors.
b) Karma-Kshetra is Dharma-Kshetra-implies that one

should treat the workplace as sacred and keep it clean and bring in orderliness and cleanliness.

HUMAN WELFARE (LOKSANGRAHA)

SHUBH-LABH

NISHKAMA-KARMA

AVOIDANCE OF EXTREMES

WORK IS WORSHIP

SELF- DVELOPMENT

ORGANIZATION AS FAMILY

INDIAN MODEL OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

 Obligation to act in a manner that serves interests of

the society
Examples Infosys Foundation Tata Memorial Centre

 What is Spirituality Indian ethos and spirituality

- Upanishads - Gita Relevance of workplace spirituality in todays context Spirituality and organizational behavior and organizational performance

 Ethics creates the Energy, which creates Excellence, which

builds the Economy without disturbing the Ecology.

Wipro Excel Industries

 Each and every situation can be met with effectively if

one takes time to reflect over it. Reflection with a tranquil mind helps in drawing out solutions from within. It leads to a more coherent and complete understanding. People are now realizing that Morals are more important than money, materials, marketing and management.