Nyaya-sutras, Decision-making process, Indian philosophy, Management
Indian philosophical traditions have received laconic scrutiny from the West. Most of the contemporary academic work in the West is based on the Greek philosophical tradition. Given this gap, this paper will attempt to provide an expository analysis of an ancient Indian school of thought in the context of organisational management. Specifically, this paper will focus on one specific school in Indian philosophy, namely Nyāya Sutras. In this article, we implement the Sutras in solving real-world decision-making steps in an organisation. We find that western minds largely ignore Indian Philosophy. The sutras provide the policymakers with executing activities that will enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the organisation.
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