Adam Smith as Bodhisattva? A metta analysis of global leadership. Issue 8 (2nd September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sirodom, Kulpatra; R. Loza Adaui, Cristian; Habisch, André; Lenssen, Gilbert; Roosevelt Malloch, Theodore; William Swierczek, Fredric; Jousse, Dominique
• Is Part Of: Journal of management development. Volume 33:Issue 8/9(2014)
• Page Start: 786
• Page End: 796
• Publication Date: 2014-09-02
• Subjects: Executives -- Training of -- Periodicals; Middle managers -- Training of -- Periodicals; Management -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 658.407124
• DOI: 10.1108/JMD-09-2013-0118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0262-1711

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – The purpose of this paper is to review approaches to Authentic Leadership and Mindfulness and to Global Competencies from the Buddhist perspective of Leadership Rajadhamma. It considers the parallel approach of Adam Smith's Moral Leadership. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – The emphasis of this paper is a critique of the limitations of current teaching and practices in developing ethics and moral conduct in MBA programs and Global Leadership programs. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – There is insufficient attention given to the Buddhist thought and practice of Leadership. Rajadhamma emphasizing the "Right Mind" and "Right Conduct." Because of his moral philosophy Adam Smith is offered as of an exemplar of Bodhisattva whom business executives would respect and emulate. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Research limitations/implications</title> <p> – This study is metatheoretical. The implications of this approach are to design Global Leadership Competencies with a greater emphasis on morality and ethical conduct. The practical wisdom of the Bodhisattva can provide a positive foundation for this design. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – From the metatheoretical perspective the <italic>Theory of Moral Sentiments</italic> of Adam Smith has very interesting parallels with Buddhist practice in the twenty-first century with guidance for Global Leaders.</p> </sec> </abstract>