1Dept. of Business Management, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni, Solan, H.P. (173 230), India
2Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Rohru, Shimla, H.P. (171 207), India
3Himachal Pradesh University Business School, HPU, Shimla, H.P. (171 005), India
*Corresponding Author Piyush Mehta e-mail: piyushabm@gmail.com
Online published on 10 October, 2018.
Indian mythology is one of the richest elements of Indian culture, which enriches it further and makes it a unique one in the world. In-teresting aspect of the stories and characters in Indian mythology is that they are usually meant to convey subtle facts, rules and maxims to guide decisions in management. The study has mainly intended to identify relevance of Hindu mythological characters in the decision making process of managers. The study has also highlighted the relationships of management styles of managers with the techniques of different Hindu mythological characters and it has even presented the perception of managers regarding the application of Hindu mythology in managing their operation. The study was mainly conducted at the selected corporate houses both private and public sector units mainly located at Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Most profoundly, study has observed that perceptions of managers regarding the application of Hindu mythology were enthusiastic but the lack of organizational view to bring mythological based managerial training is considered to big challenge ahead.
Hindu mythology, management style, decision making process, managerial perception
