SPIRITUAL& SECULAR VALUES

SPIRITUAL& SECULAR VALUES
contain details regarding spiritual and secular values and the importance of these values in business context

business ethics & corporate governance

1. S PIRITUAL & S ECULAR V ALUES Anuroop v.s Berchmans institute of management

2. S ecularism Secularism means non-religious. The secular values are based on facts and science . Secularism is a professional value which completely ignores the difference of caste, color, religion, culture etc Secularism means being materialism and task oriented for managers

3. M ain f eatures Primary emphasis on the material and cultural improvement of human being. Concern for this world and its improvement. Maximize the profit without discriminating work force .

4. C ontinues........ Responsibility towards society: One should take maximum efforts for the well being of society. Professionalism: decision should not be on the basis of religion, caste, color etc. Secular values lay emphasis on brother hood of man and unity of the world

5. S piritualism or s piritual v alue Spiritual means religious one or the people who believe in religion. Human values are based on spiritualism. They act as base for thoughts, actions, skills and behaviour and will mould character

6. M ain f eatures: Divine qualities: such as respect for elders, belief in giving than taking, satisfaction etc. Work is worship: one should work with more confidence, loyalty, dedication, responsibility and motivation. Self disciplined: helps in proper usage of our time, energy and other resources Belief in religion: spiritual people believe in religion.

7. S ECULAR Vs S PIRITUAL V ALUES IN M ANGEMENT Secular It refers to the worldly thoughts and philosophies as reproduced by management Gurus. Find its way from maslows need hierarchy and culminate till most modern thoughts on management. Spiritual It refers to the insights thrown on management by Vedas and Upanishad or by spiritual Gurus. Find its base from Vedas and Upanishads with special reference to Gita.

8. S ecular Treat management values as a science. Treat management values as an evolutionary concept. Views on values are not generally ethical by nature. Contribution of Indian thoughts is comparatively poor . S piritual Treat management values as a philosophy. Believe sources like Bhagvad Gita, as a ready reckoner of value based management. Ethical or moral in its true sense. Contribution of Indian thoughts has magnificent theories.