What makes a great leader great? What kind of skills does he use? Gandhi was a leader of one of a kind. He was truly inspirational and stood up for ethical values that all too often got lost nowadays. Still many people worship them and would like to live up tyo them. His values and beliefs can easily be applied in business life and are a wakeup call to organizations. As recent events as for instance the Financial Crisis have shown us, thinking about profit without moral behaviour will lead to devastating results.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Description of Gandhi
- Chapter 2 Gandhi as a leader
- 2.1 Ethical leadership
- 2.2 Servant leadership
- 2.3 Spiritual leadership
- Chapter 3 Gandhi in business life
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the leadership skills of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a prominent figure in the 20th century. By analyzing his approach to leadership, the author examines whether these skills can be replicated in a business context.
- The application of ethical leadership principles in Gandhi's approach
- The role of servant leadership in Gandhi's philosophy and practice
- The influence of spiritual leadership on Gandhi's leadership style
- The potential for applying Gandhi's leadership skills in business settings
- The examination of the limitations of Gandhi's leadership approach, particularly in relation to race and social justice
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1 provides a biographical overview of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, highlighting his key principles of Satyagraha, Ahimsa, and Swaraj. It details his role in the Indian Independence Movement, his use of non-violent resistance, and his experiences with discrimination in South Africa. The chapter concludes by discussing Gandhi's legacy and controversies surrounding his leadership.
Chapter 2 examines Gandhi's leadership skills through the lens of ethical, servant, and spiritual leadership theories. It analyzes how Gandhi's actions and beliefs align with these theories, exploring his moral development, consistency of principles, and impact on his followers. The chapter also examines the limitations of Gandhi's approach, particularly in relation to his views on race and social justice.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Gandhi, leadership, ethical leadership, servant leadership, spiritual leadership, non-violence, Satyagraha, Ahimsa, Swaraj, Indian Independence Movement, business life, moral development, social justice, discrimination.
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- Anna Lena Bischoff (Author), 2010, Leadership Theories: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/162383
