Over the years, there was an absolute dearth of comprehensive text book of ‘Values, Humanity and Morality in the Light of Indian Knowledge System’ in Bengali Language. It is with the hope of bridging the gap that we have written this book in Bengali Language. The ideals and ethical standards that one must embrace in order to become a responsible and accountable professional are thoroughly explained in this book. The three main topics of values, ethics, and the Indian knowledge system are covered in the five chapters that make up this book. This book concentrates on the material in a clear, step-by-step, and point-by-point manner, which is crucial for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The wording is clear, concise, and easy to understand. The style of presentation would not only make it easier for the students to understand the subject in a better manner, but would also help them to quickly review and revise the subject before examination. However, undergraduate students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in engineering, the arts, etc., must read this book. Postgraduate students will also find it highly helpful, especially those pursuing master’s degrees in business administration (MBA), computer applications (MCA), and the arts (MA). Since ethics has been added as a crucial component of competitive exams, this book could also be useful for students preparing for a variety of exams. We will be pleased if this book turns out to be a useful resource for undergraduate and post graduate students, particularly during their examination.
Contents –
Chapter 1 – Indian Ethos – An Overview
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Indian Ethos
1.3 Requisites for Indian Ethos
1.4 Indian Ethos for Management
1.5 Work Ethos and Values for Indian Managers
1.6 Indian Heritage in Business
1.7 Impact of Values on Stakeholders
1.8 Value System in Work Culture
1.9 Trans-cultural Human Values
1.10 Importance of Karma to Managers
1.11 Nishkama Karma and its Impact on Employees Today
1.12 Teaching Ethics
1.13 Gurukul System of Learning
1.14 Summary
Chapter 2 – Understanding Ethics
2.1 Ethic – Meaning and Concept
2.2 Terminology
2.3 Types of Ethics
2.4 Ethics in Workplace and Work Life
2.5 Some Unethical Issues in Society
2.6 Moral Development Theories
2.7 Moral Absolutism
2.8 Moral Relativism
2.9 Role of Scriptures in Understanding Ethics
2.10 Summary
Chapter 3 – Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
3.1 Business Ethics
3.2 History of Business Ethics
3.3 Relationship between Business and Ethics
3.4 Attributes of Business Ethics
3.5 Elements of Business Ethics
3.6 Nature of Business Ethics
3.7 Approaches to Business Ethics
3.8 Principles of Business Ethics
3.9 Different Stages of Ethical Consciousness
3.10 Importance of Business Ethics in Different Departments
3.11 Theories of Business Ethics
3.12 Ethical Issues in Business
3.13 Benefits of Business Ethics in Workplace
3.14 Guidelines to Decide Ethical Actions in Business
3.15 Attributes of Ethical Dilemma in Organizations
3.16 Business Ethics Practiced by Indian Organization
3.17 Rationale of Business Ethics
3.18 3-Dimensions of Business Ethics
3.19 Ethical Decision-Making Model
3.20 Conflicts between Business Demand and Professional Ideals
3.21 Ethics from Indian Scriptures: A Way to Business Ethics
3.22 Benefits of Business Ethics for Different Stakeholders
3.23 Factors influencing Business
3.24 Moral Principles for Business Managers
3.25 Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
3.26 Characteristics of Good Corporate Governance
3.27 Issues in Corporate Governance
3.28 Difference between Corporate Governance and Corporate Management
3.29 Models for Corporate Governance
3.30 Summary
Chapter 4 – Understanding Human Values
4.1 Human Values – Meaning and concept
4.2 Value Spectrum of good life
4.3 Types of Values
4.4 Social Values
4.4.1 Justice
4.4.2 Democracy
4.4.3 Secularism
4.4.4 Rule of Law
4.4.5 Values in Indian Constitution
4.5 Moral and Ethical Values
4.5.1 Canons of Ethics
4.5.2 Ethics of Virtue
4.5.3 Ethics of Duty
4.5.4 Ethics of Responsibility
4.6 Psychological Values
4.6.1 Integrated Personality
4.6.2 Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory
4.6.3 Mental Health
4.6.4 Emotional Intelligence
4.7 Aesthetic Values
4.8 Value Crisis in Contemporary Society
4.9 Value Based Leadership in Organization
4.10 Value Education and its Objectives
4.11 Service Learning
4.12 Essence of Harmony in Today’s Words
4.13 How we can promote Harmony and Peace Today
4.14 Gandhian Values – Truth and Non-Violence
4.15 Personal Social Responsibility
4.16 Living Peacefully
4.17 Summary
Chapter 5 – Indian Knowledge System
5.1 Importance of Indian Knowledge
5.2 Defining Indian Knowledge System
5.3 The IKS Corpus – A classification Framework
5.4 Introduction to Vedas
5.5 The Four Vedas
5.6 Vedic Schools of Philosophy
5.7 Knowledge Triangle
5.8 Humanities and Social Science in IKS: Health and Wellness
5.9 Ayurveda – Definition of Health
5.10 Relevance of IKS in modern global platform
5.11 Summary
