Drawing on Eastern Spiritual Traditions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as Guideposts in an Increasingly Unpredictable World

Joan Marques (), Payal Kumar () and Tom Culham ()
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Joan Marques: Woodbury University School of Business
Payal Kumar: Indian School of Hospitality, India
Tom Culham: Simon Fraser University

Journal of Business Ethics, 2024, vol. 192, issue 3, No 10, 626 pages

Abstract: Abstract Supporting the concept of DEI, yet, perturbed by the volatility that marks today’s societal and professional climate, the authors of this article examined three Eastern spiritual traditions in search of common guidelines addressing contemporary issues related to social unrest, imbued by inequity and injustice. The areas of review included Buddhist psychology, with some of its foundational concepts such as the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, the concept of ahimsa (non-harming), and the understanding of the impermanence of everything as inclusive managerial practices; Daoist philosophy, with its observations of oneness and equality, and holistic self-alignment with virtue through practicing tranquility; and Hinduism, which focuses on the absence of distinction between ourselves and others around us, thus forming the foundation for morality and ethical behavior with its emphasis on unity in diversity. This collective investigative journey has led us to gather some powerful common behavioral and ethical guidelines, to steer away managers from hyperindividualism and self-centeredness to a greater and consistent respect for the unity among all beings.

Keywords: Buddhism; Daoism; Hinduism; Interconnectedness; Non-harming; Unity; Diversity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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