Understanding organizational leadership through Ubuntu / by Chiku Malunga.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Malunga, Chiku Watchman.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership--Philosophy.

Leadership.

Ubuntu (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (175 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Adonis & Abbey Publishers, 2009.

Summary:

Understanding Organizational Leadership through Ubuntu offers a creative, innovative and holistic approach to understanding organizational leadership using the principles embodied in the African philosophy of personhood known as ubuntu - or the essence of being human. Using African proverbs, folktales and indigenous concepts, the book discusses the organizational principles of ubuntu and the leadership lessons that modern organizations can learn from these principles. The principles include sharing and collective ownership of opportunities, responsibilities and challenges, the importance of people and relationships over things, participatory leadership and decision making, loyalty, reconciliation, experiential learning and knowledge management By using humorous ways that touch people's heart to communicate organizational and personal management and improvement strategies, the book demystifies organizational language while at the same time enhancing its power. It also contributes to the much-needed cross-cultural dialogue among organizations and societies.

Contents:

""Title Page""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Chapter 1""; ""Chapter 2""; ""Chapter 3""; ""Chapter 4""; ""Chapter 5""; ""Chapter 6""; ""Chapter 7""; ""Appendices""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-157) and index.

ISBN:

9781912234127

1912234122

OCLC:

811259597