LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LESSONS FROM THE RAMAYANA: IMPLICATIONS FOR MODERN ORGANIZATIONS
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Ramayana, Leadership Ethics, Indian Management, Organizational Behaviour, Value-Based Leadership, Strategic ManagementAbstract
This study explores the Ramayana as a foundational source of management and leadership principles relevant to contemporary organizational contexts. The research adopts a qualitative and interpretative approach to analyze leadership traits ethical governance teamwork crisis management and strategic thinking embedded within the epic narrative. By examining characters and events the study identifies key leadership archetypes such as Rama Hanuman and Vibhishana and maps their attributes to modern organizational behavior frameworks. A conceptual model termed the Ramayana Leadership Framework is developed to establish relationships between value-based leadership principles and organizational outcomes such as trust collaboration efficiency and sustainability. Hypothetical empirical data is used to support theoretical insights and illustrate the practical applicability of these principles. The findings suggest that integrating Ramayana-based leadership values into modern management practices can significantly enhance ethical decision-making employee engagement and long-term organizational stability. The study contributes to the growing field of Indian management thought by positioning ancient wisdom as a strategic resource for addressing contemporary business challenges.
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