Spirituality and Business: Exploring Possibilities for a New Management Paradigm [Hardcover]

Sharda S. Nandram (Editor), Margot Esther Borden (Editor), H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2, 2009 | ISBN-10: 3642026605 | ISBN-13: 978-3642026607 | Edition: 2010

The effects of globalization influence corporate life and entrepreneurial culture and the implications are felt, directly or indirectly, by every world citizen. This book examines our inevitable relationship with business and the drives behind the way we do business. In a nutshell: ‘me and mine’ or ‘thee and thine’. The former ends up in a cul-de-sac of individual and collective emptiness, alienation and self-destruction. The latter involves a transformation in the way we do business and leads to such benefits as collaboration, mutual enrichment and our livelihood being an integral part of our quest for a meaningful and fulfilling life. Spirituality is presented in this book as a possibility for providing a non-denominational inspiration and framework - both in theory and practice - for bringing about an inner transformation resulting in a new paradigm for business and management.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: “The book is a valuable contribution to the discussion of the role of ethical values in business and management and as such is to be welcomed.” (John Drew, Scientific and Medical Network Review, Summer, 2010)

From the Back Cover

The effects of globalization influence corporate life and entrepreneurial culture and the implications are felt, directly or indirectly, by every world citizen. This book examines our inevitable relationship with business and the drives behind the way we do business. In a nutshell: ‘me and mine’ or ‘thee and thine’. The former ends up in a cul-de-sac of individual and collective emptiness, alienation and self-destruction. The latter involves a transformation in the way we do business and leads to such benefits as collaboration, mutual enrichment and our livelihood being an integral part of our quest for a meaningful and fulfilling life. Spirituality is presented in this book as a possibility for providing a non-denominational inspiration and framework - both in theory and practice - for bringing about an inner transformation resulting in a new paradigm for business and management.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 276 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2010 edition (December 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3642026605
• ISBN-13: 978-3642026607
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #416,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Drawing on more than 25 years of research and practice as an integral psychotherapist, Margot Borden has developed a unique perception of human nature and consciousness. She is convinced that our deepest, underlying drive is to live in harmony with our inner self; our spiritual essence. We express this drive according to our individual nature and level of development. Our primary relationship, with our inner self, radiates into all of our relationships--outer self, profession, society and nature. This philosophical foundation inspires Margot's work as a psychotherapist, corporate consultant and professor. Her publications reflect her strong east-west influence and her passion for bringing spirituality into business.