Definition schema for redefining leadership: an integrative approach

 This paper attempts to provide an integrative definition schema suitable for redefining various definitions of leadership and building theories on leadership by following glocal fundamental research (GFR) approach which focuses both on an integrative and a holistic understanding of leadership. ‘GLocal’ research here refers to research that is culturally embedded in the local reality while […]

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Illuminating blind spots and skewness in leadership

We explore the topic of leadership through a novel approach of analysing social science research literature called computer assisted research profiling (CARP) for ontological profiling. Our review revealed a domination by western approaches and perspectives, leading to some blind spots and skewness in understanding leadership processes, perspectives and research designs. There is a scope of […]

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Introducing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to a Spiritual and ‘Superstitious’ India?

The Bhartiya (Indian) biocentric worldview and associated social responsibility as an integral part of society. Without any formal structures of social charity, the Bhartiya way of life is intertwined with social responsibility. Some of important concepts presented include: First being from Bhartiya traditional values and belief of nishkaam karm meaning selfless action. Second is the […]

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From growing convergence of spirituality and leadership towards a unified leadership theory

In recent times, researchers’ interest in understanding the nature of leadership’s relationship tospirituality has been fuelled by a striking commonality among successful leaders with regards totheir spiritual propensities. More so, now that the issues such as business ethics, socialresponsibility and meaningfulness in work are taking prominence in organizations, the need forresearch is being felt to […]

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