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AURO UNIVERSITYSurat (INDIA)

The School of Management & Entrepreneurship

Master of Business Administration

Module Foundations of Indian Culture Semester-II Block III (2014-2015)Course Code:

Module LeaderDr. S. P. Rath

www.aurouniversity.edu.in

Table of ContentsIntroduction:................................................................................................................................................ 3

Module Objectives: ......................................................................................................................................4

Core Objectives4

Coverage of the Module........................................................................................................................... 5

Learning outcomes:......................................................................................................................................5

Assessment structure:.................................................................................................................................. 6

References:...................................................................................................................................................6

Weekly coverage:.........................................................................................................................................8

Assessments (detailed instructions): ........................................................................................................... 8

Individual report (30%)....9Midterm Examination (20%)............................................................................................................10

4. End Term Syndicate Project (50%): ..................................................................................................10

Using unfair means in assessments .............................................................................................................11

Week 01: Indian Culture from Historical Perspectives in Different Phases............. 12

Week 02: Indian Ethics, Ethos, Doctrines and values of life, philosophy & System............... 13

Week 03 & 04: Indian Culture from its source to contemporary phase...................... 14

Week 05 & 06: Oriental Indian management System & Practices Dynamics Vs. Western World & Contemporary Management............................................... 15

Week 07: Integral Management & Transformational Learning in Foundations of Indian Culture......... 16

Week 08: Indian Culture & Management Practices Western World Dichotomies................................. 18

Foundations of Indian Culture

Introduction:

India is discussed in the pages of the world history for more than 2500 years. Great Civilizations and their culture had strong links and knowledge exchange starting from Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Sumerians, Mesopotamians, Chinese till the very recent Modern Europeans till the mid of the 20th century. Indian Culture provides strong foundations to mathematics, engineering, technology, management, economics, social and physical sciences. Culture and philosophy with pragmatic results are the foundation character of Indian origin and logic. Scientific temper, logical soundness and theoretical applications are the foundations of Indian culture. Great Indian epics, texts, books, manuscripts and other sources are evidences of the supremacy of Indian Knowledge and Culture.

Vedas, Upanisadas, Philosophy texts and texts like Arthasatra, Asthadayi, Yoga Sutra, Kathavattu, several Sutras and Sastras are representations of Indian Culture and its advanced unique features in different languages. Indian scholars from 6th century BCE till 8th Century ADE had remarkable impacts on the world. The next phase of champion character of Indian scholars was excelled in contact with the British colonial period. European scholars including German, French, Dutch, British provided a new exposition to Oriental Indian texts through translation and publication in European languages. A sect of Indian indigenous scholars like Sri Aurobindo, Raja Rammohan Ray, Vivekanada and others added a new dimension through critique and analytical explanations of Indian Orientalism and culture.

This module intends to involve the management students in exploring, analyzing and rediscovering of Oriental Indian Management, philosophy, doctrines, dictums, Sutras, arguments, culture for application in Modern management through Integral management methods, transformational learning, application orientations and above all the rediscovery of the theme, theories, culture, system, practices as Indian Management System for the modern management application. Foundations of Indian Culture module has been designed to meet the challenges of the modern management practices of the 21st century. Pedagogy and learning outcomes are shaped for delivering advanced management learning through pragmatism for time tested applications in the real life and profession.

Module Objectives:

The world of 19th and 20th century were dominated by the theories and systems of management coming from the developed world through colonialism and neo-colonialism. The later part was through economic colonialism. These systems are defined as European Management System (EMS) till the 1930s and from 1930s to 1980s with the dominance of the technology, inventions and innovations defined as American Management System (AMS), from 1980s till date the economic colonialism by eliminating competitions through quality revolutions, production costs minimization through elimination of waste in time, money and materials are defined as Japanese Management System (JMS). The future that is 2020 to 2060 is optimistically expected that management world will experience a new world order to be called Indian Management System (IMS) through its revival of Oriental Cultural practices of society, system and culture. Thematic highlights will be Human Touch, Employee Comes First, Knowledge Management, Dynaamic Human Management and Globalization of Indian Culture. This argument has been confirmed through demographic dividend of India by the experts of the Social Sciences and Management.

Core Objectives:Basic and contextual understanding of Indian Culture from Historical perspectives through the phases of HistoryAnalytical understanding and study of Indian Culture, ethics, ethos, doctrines and values and political systemsCritique and critical interpretation of culture of India from its source to the contemporary phase in forms of practices and cultural maintenanceEvaluation and comparative analysis of Oriental Indian Management System (OIMS) of the oriental texts and books along with the practice dynamics with the western world and contemporary modern world management system for a new world order managementContextualization and examinations of Integral Management & Transformational learning in holistic approach through the Indian culture and its foundationComparative and analytical study of Indian cultural management practices with American Management System (AMS), European Management System (EMS) and Japanese Management System (JMS)

Coverage of the Module

Module will cover elements of analysis of Indian culture from the time of its historical evidences and record. Periods and cultural significance of pre-Vedic, Vedic and post-Vedic periods and different phases of India are covered. Ancient Indian Universities and its role play in shaping the ethics, civic duties, learning system, philosophy, science and social sciences along with Gurukuls, Vidyapithas in India. Oriental and ancient period texts and books up to the period of 20th century in the core and context of designing the cultural and social systems, learning and development, enhancement of values and meaning of living etc. the prominent scholars views and works, institutions of economic utilities and public life, regulations and controlled systems, knowledge institutions, religious philosophies and preaching ideals above all the holistic development of mankind.

The module will cover and link culture with management, advanced cultural and advanced management concepts and practices. History of management and culture will be examined with modern approaches and critique.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course successfully you will have

Clear cut understanding of the rich Indian Culture, influence, ethics and role in shaping the Indian society and its different practices of life, trade, commerce, science, thought and integration with identity advantage Historical perspectives and different phases of the Indian culture role in the foundation of the Nation State India (Bharat)Scholars contributions in designing, analyzing and rediscovering the advancements of the cultural foundationsAnalysis of the culture from its source to the contemporary period with the torch bearers critique and interpretationsDynamics of cultural factors in the management practices with comparisons to the Western World for further developments and progressesIntegral management practices for transformational changes in life, education and managementLogical argumentations of Indian cultural management practices and Western dichotomies in culture and managementConceptualization and rebuilding techniques of integral management, holistic management, Indian management for scientific approaches towards transformational learning and applocation

Assessment Structure:

1. 30% - Individual Presentation

2. 20%- Mid Term Examination

3.50%- End Term (Syndicate Project and Presentation)

Contact Hours:

24 Hours Lecture

References:

McCrindle, J. W., (2008), Ancient India as described by Megasthenes and Arrian, New Delhi, Munshiram Manoharlal PublishersPurthi, R. K. (2008), An Introduction to Vedas, New Delhi, UBS Publishers & DistributorsSing, B. R. and et al, (2012), Science and technology in Ancient Indian texts, New Delhi, Oxford University PressRay, B. L., (2004), Panini to Patanjali, New Delhi, D K PrintworldBanerji, S.C., (1993), Society in Ancient India, New Delhi, D K PrintworldGibb, H. A. R. (1929), The travels of Ibn Battuta, New Delhi, Goodword books Sachau, E. C., (2002), Alberunis India, New Delhi, Rupa PublicationsBasam, A. L. (2006), Wonder that was India, New Delhi, Black SwanSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Upanisads I - II, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Renaissance in India and other Essays of Indian Culture, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, ( 1997), The Synthesis of Yoga, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (2000), The Secret of Veda, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997 ), Essays on the Gita, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentRath, S. P. (2012), Chanakya Theories and Doctrines of Modern Management, Frankfurt, Germany, Lambert Rath, S. P. (2012), Arthasastra The Modern Management Gospel, Frankfurt, Germany, LambertRath, S. P. (2012), Asoka Great Indian Management System, Frankfurt, Germany, LambertFustel de Coulanges, N. D. (1864 / 1980), The ancient city: a study on the religion, laws and institutions of ancient Greece and Rome, Baltimore, John Hopkins University PressKane, P. V. (1968), History of Dharmasastra, 2nd Edition, Pune, Bhandarkar Oriental Research InstituteRammohan, Ray Raja, (1995), The essential writings of Raja Rammohan ray, New Delhi, Oxford University PressSen, Amartya, (2005), The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity, New Delhi, Penguin IndiaTrautmann, Thomas R., (1997), Aryans and British India, Berkeley, University of California PressLorenzen, David N., (2006), Who Invented Hinduism? Essays on Religion in History, New Delhi, Yoda PressFairservice, WalterA., (1975), The roots of Ancient India: the archaeology of early Indian civilization, Chicago, Chicago University Press

Note: You must regularly peruse research journals to gather cues and content for this course.

Weekly Coverage:S. No.WeekCoverage (Module content)

1Week 1Indian Culture from Historical Perspective in Different Phases

2Week 2Indian Ethics, Ethos, Doctrines and Values of Life, Philosophy & System

3Week 3& 4* Indian Culture from its source to contemporary phase

4Week 5.&6* Oriental Indian Management System and Practices Dynamics Vs. Western World and Contemporary Management

5Week 7* Integral Management & Transformational Learning in the foundations of Indian Culture

6Week 8* Indian Culture & Management Practices Western World Dichotomies

Assessments (detailed instructions):

1. 30% - Individual Presentation

2. 20%- Mid Term Examination

3. 50%- End Term (Syndicate Project & Presentation)

1. Individual Presentation (30%):

Assigned Topic:

Foundations of Indian CultureMBA - Year I, 2nd Semester (2015)ASSIGNED TOPIC

Year - 2015Two (MBA)Module Code Foundations of Indian CultureFaculty - Dr. S. P. Rath

Issue Date1st WeekPresentation Date6th,7th & 8th WeeksWeightage30%Instructions to the students:This is an individual effort.All presentations must be structurally designed, carefully prepared and presented within the prescribed time limit of 10 minutes each.Use illustration / models wherever applicable. The presentation must be between 15 to 20 slides.You will submit a document at the end of the presentation PPTs of your presentation.

This is an analysis-based assignment

Present on any topic of Indian Cultural Dynamics, its importance in life and management and examine its contribution towards a new World Order.

Analyze & Discuss:

The presentation should be well structured and well referred with adequate sourcing. Critique should be of original and supported with logical futuristic estimations of applied and realistic trends.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIAApproach 30%Content (Analysis) 30% Critique 30% Conclusion & Recommendations 10%

IMPORTANT:Late submission is not permitted. Submit individually through soft copy or compact disc covering many presentations after completion.Please keep a copy of your submitted work.

2. Mid Term Examination (20%):

Assigned Topic:

Based upon the covered weeks of Module Content the Mid Term Examination will be conducted in the 5th week.

Time, Date and schedule of the nature of the examination will be closed book written test.

Common guidelines for all submissions:

1. Your work must be original and fully referenced (using Harvard Referencing System). ForHarvard Referencing System guidelines, download the Manual from the VLE.

2.Any kind of plagiarism would lead to severe penalties amounting to a re-submission or marks reduced to zero.

3. Any delay in submission or presentation from the deadline given will attract penalties as under:

Under 48 hours after the deadline: Marks reduced to a maximum of 50 percent b. Beyond 48 hours of the deadline: Marks reduced to zero

3. End Term (Syndicate Project & Presentation) (50%):The End Term Examination will be of 50% weightage and it will be Syndicate Project & Presentation. Presentation will be conducted in the 9th week. Each syndicate will be provided with 30 minutes for presentation. Topics of the presentation will be approved upon consultation based on the module coverage and content. (List of the Syndicate will be announced)

Delivery & Approach

Content and critique of Assigned Topic

Art of Making Power Point Presentation

Time Management and review of literature

Support for your learning

The main form of support will be through your module leaders and seminar/workshop leaders, who are available on appointment. Also, the online support in the form of material available on the VLE regarding your module should be used to keep oneself updated.

The library resources are extended through the availability of electronic databases, containing Research Journals and various other types of publications that provide you with enhanced readings and facilitate your understanding.

Expectations

There are a number of expectations for your study on this module which you should be aware of. These are that you will:

Adhere to the guidelines vis-a-vis - submission deadlines; weekly readings and tasks; practice tests scheduleRegularly log-in to check on the VLE for announcements (and material) pertaining to this moduleAttend all the face to face sessions and regularly connect with module/workshop leaders for any clarification pertaining to the moduleBe aware of the plagiarism norms of the AURO and take care to not to infringe upon the any of the same

Using Unfair Means in Assessment

All assessments are intended to determine your individual skills, abilities, understanding and knowledge. Cheating is defined as obtaining an unfair academic advantage and any of you found using any form of cheating, attempting to cheat or assisting someone else to cheat may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the AURO's Disciplinary Procedure. The Institute takes this issue very seriously and you may be expelled or have your degree withheld for cheating in assessments. If you are having difficulty with your work it is important to seek help from your tutor rather than be tempted to use unfair means to gain marks. Do not risk losing your degree and all the work you have done. AURO defines a number of different forms of cheating, although any form of cheating is strictly forbidden. These are:

Submitting other people's work as your own - either with or without their knowledge. This includes copying in examinations; using notes or unauthorised materials in examinations

Impersonation - taking an assessment on behalf of or pretending to be another student, or allowing another person to take an assessment on your behalf or pretend to be you Plagiarism - taking or using another person's thoughts, writings or inventions as your own. To avoid plagiarism you must make sure that quotations, from whatever source, are clearly identified and attributed at the point where they occur in the text of your work by using one of the standard conventions for referencing. It is not enough just to list sources in a bibliography at the end of your essay or dissertation if you do not acknowledge the actual quotations in the text. Neither is it acceptable to change some of the words or the order of sentences if, by failing to acknowledge the source properly, you give the impression that it is your own work

Collusion - except where written instructions specify that work for assessment may be produced jointly and submitted as the work of more than one student, you must not collude with others to produce a piece of work jointly, copy or share another student's work or lend your work to another student in the reasonable knowledge that some or all of it will be copied

Duplication - submitting work for assessment that is the same as, or broadly similar to, work submitted earlier for academic credit, without acknowledgement of the previous submission

Falsification - the invention of data, its alteration, it's copying from any other source, or otherwise obtaining it by unfair means, or inventing quotations and/or references.

Week 01: Indian Culture from Historical Perspective in Different Phases

Learning Objectives:

To understand the historical phases of Indian history from different perspectives and significance

To reach to the foundation of Indian culture by discussion and analysis to the outcome of spiritual foundation

Terminological and etymological difference in Bharat and India

Segregation and application of culture at different phases from Vedic to modern India

Culture and history coordination and dichotomies in knowledge acquisition and philosophical challenges

Indian culture in a holistic aspect in the Vedic (Pre and Post) phases, Ancient India, Early Medieval India, Medieval and modern phases with growth and differences

Lectures Outline:

Pre Vedic phase of Harappa, Mohenjo Daro, Kalibangan, Lothal, Vedic Period Contribution to the Indian Culture, Scholars and Literature role in organizing the society and developing higher value system, Post Vedic System, Settlements of Janapadas, Villages, towns and cities through various forms of ruling culture, universities role in cultural improvements and emergence of kingdoms and the empire -

Readings for Week 01:

McCrindle, J. W., (2008), Ancient India as described by Megasthenes and Arrian, New Delhi, Munshiram Manoharlal PublishersPurthi, R. K. (2008), An Introduction to Vedas, New Delhi, UBS Publishers & DistributorsSing, B. R. and et al, (2012), Science and technology in Ancient Indian texts, New Delhi, Oxford University PressRay, B. L., (2004), Panini to Patanjali, New Delhi, D K PrintworldBanerji, S.C., (1993), Society in Ancient India, New Delhi, D K Printworld

Week 02: Indian Ethics, Ethos, Doctrines and Values of Life, Philosophy and System

Learning Objectives:

To understand the terminology of culture and its different facets, dynamics, approaches and arguments by different schools

To critically evaluate the Indian Ethics, Ethos and Philosophy with its logical Philosophy and Philosophical dimensions in building the society and its moral values

To examine and critique the doctrines and values of life, philosophical systems, philosophy of Indian subcontinent Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Ajivikaism, Darshanas Mimansa, Sankhaya, Sutras, Sastras

Lecture Outline:

Indian Philosophy and Philosophical backgrounds, Schools contributions to Philosophy, Ethics and Ethos, determination of the role of ethics in the Indian life and society, principles driven doctrines and values of the culture Vedas, Vedantic, Dharma Sastras and different Sutras

Readings for Week 02

Basam, A. L. (2006), Wonder that was India, New Delhi, Black SwanSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Upanisads I - II, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Renaissance in India and other Essays of Indian Culture, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentRath, S. P. (2012), Chanakya Theories and Doctrines of Modern Management, Frankfurt, Germany, Lambert Kane, P. V. (1968), History of Dharmasastra, 2nd Edition, Pune, Bhandarkar Oriental Research InstituteRammohan, Ray Raja, (1995), The essential writings of Raja Rammohan ray, New Delhi, Oxford University Press

Week -03 & 04: Indian Culture from its source to contemporary phase

Learning Objectives:

To refer and reflect the sources of the Indian Culture at different phases of time Ancient, Early Medieval, Medieval and Modern Period, dominance of philosophical schools, thought leaders, literature, texts and literature sources of epics, Dharmanitis, Sastras etc.,

To evaluate different Indian doctrines and dictums of Indian origin in shaping the life and societys identity as distinct in the global context

To examine and study the Indian culture with validations of the contemporary context and the sources

Lecture Outline:

Indian culture as defined and explained by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother in the wide writings and publications of the Ashram. Phases of Pre Vedic, Vedic, Post Vedic, Ancient, Medieval, Modern, period writings and scholars interpretations and works on Indian Culture.

Readings for Week 03 & 04:

Sri Aurobindo, (1997), The Upanisads I - II, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Renaissance in India and other Essays of Indian Culture, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, ( 1997), The Synthesis of Yoga, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (2000), The Secret of Veda, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997 ), Essays on the Gita, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication Department

Week 05 & 06: Oriental Indian Management System and Practices Dynamics Vs. Western World Contemporary Management

Learning Objectives:

To understand oriental Indian Management System, Indian Management system significance in the context of Management in the new world order

To evaluate the stalemates of the western management system in the context of progress and development in relation to the values and the necessary philosophical guidelines

To examine the western world management indebtedness in the Indian oriental management system practices and theories

To understand the Indian management dynamics and distinction in the context of the western world and contemporary management

Lecture Outlines:Concept of Culture, Management Indian and Western (American & European along with the modern Japanese management system)

Dynamics and the advanced system of the Indian management Vs. the Western world and the contemporary management

Readings for Week 05 & 06

Sri Aurobindo, (2000), The Secret of Veda, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997 ), Essays on the Gita, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentRath, S. P. (2012), Chanakya Theories and Doctrines of Modern Management, Frankfurt, Germany, Lambert Rath, S. P. (2012), Arthasastra The Modern Management Gospel, Frankfurt, Germany, LambertRath, S. P. (2012), Asoka Great Indian Management System, Frankfurt, Germany, Lambert

Week 07: Integral Management and Transformational Learning in Foundations of Indian Culture

Learning Objectives:

To understand and analyze the concepts, theories of Integral Management and its application in the Modern Management

To examine different schools of Integral management scholars, texts, dictums and philosophies

To evaluate transformational learning in the foundations of Indian Culture

To study Indian Renaissance and the Great Change

Lecture Outline:

Concepts and theories of Integral management, views and analysis of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, interpretations of Indian culture by Sri Aurobindo, significance and the prominence of Transformational learning in the Foundation of Indian Culture

Readings for Week 07:

Banerji, S.C., (1993), Society in Ancient India, New Delhi, D K PrintworldGibb, H. A. R. (1929), The travels of Ibn Battuta, New Delhi, Goodword books Sachau, E. C., (2002), Alberunis India, New Delhi, Rupa PublicationsBasam, A. L. (2006), Wonder that was India, New Delhi, Black SwanSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Upanisads I - II, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Renaissance in India and other Essays of Indian Culture, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, ( 1997), The Synthesis of Yoga, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (2000), The Secret of Veda, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997 ), Essays on the Gita, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentRath, S. P. (2012), Chanakya Theories and Doctrines of Modern Management, Frankfurt, Germany, Lambert Rath, S. P. (2012), Arthasastra The Modern Management Gospel, Frankfurt, Germany, LambertFustel de Coulanges, N. D. (1864 / 1980), The ancient city: a study on the religion, laws and institutions of ancient Greece and Rome, Baltimore, John Hopkins University PressKane, P. V. (1968), History of Dharmasastra, 2nd Edition, Pune, Bhandarkar Oriental Research InstituteRammohan, Ray Raja, (1995), The essential writings of Raja Rammohan ray, New Delhi, Oxford University PressSen, Amartya, (2005), The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity, New Delhi, Penguin IndiaTrautmann, Thomas R., (1997), Aryans and British India, Berkeley, University of California Press

Week 08: Indian Culture & Management Practices Western World Dichotomies

Learning Objectives:

To understand Indian Management Practices and the culture influence and role in shaping its uniqueness

To study the Indian Culture and the Indian Renaissance as a dichotomy to the western world philosophy and the laws of society

American, European and Japanese Management systems and the futuristic role play of the Indian Management in delivering the new management concepts to the modern world

Lecture Outlines:

Deep insight study of Indian Management, Buddhist Systems, Jain Principles, Hindu pragmatic philosophy, Ajivika regulations those shaped the Indian culture and management Practices, Western cosmology of philosophy and cultute, Japanese Samurai culture and ling with the Buddhist principles and management practices and the dichotomies

Readings for Week 07:

Basam, A. L. (2006), Wonder that was India, New Delhi, Black SwanSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Upanisads I - II, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentSri Aurobindo, (1997), The Renaissance in India and other Essays of Indian Culture, Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram Publication DepartmentRammohan, Ray Raja, (1995), The essential writings of Raja Rammohan ray, New Delhi, Oxford University PressSen, Amartya, (2005), The Argumentative Indian: Writings on Indian History, Culture and Identity, New Delhi, Penguin IndiaTrautmann, Thomas R., (1997), Aryans and British India, Berkeley, University of California Press