The Impact of Basic Buddhist Beliefs on Management

Term Paper , 2011 , 20 Pages , Grade: 1,3

Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance

In the world of today, globalization and international networking progress and evolve rapidly. Therefore, the need to understand different cultures and philosophies in the context of business and economy arises.

In Asia, one of the most widespread religions is Buddhism. With about 350 million adherents overall it is the fourth largest religion in the world, after Hinduism and Atheists, who share the third rank.

Due to this fact, this thesis intends to give an overview over the major basic beliefs of Buddhists and their impact on the management of businesses.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations

List of Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 History and Development of Buddhism
2.1 The life of Siddharta Gautama Sakyamuni - The Buddha
2.2 The Main Buddhist Schools: Theravada and Mahayana

3 Basic Buddhist Beliefs in Overview
3.1 The Four Noble Truths
3.2 The Noble Eightfold Path
3.3 The Five Precepts

4 Impacts on Selected Areas of Management
4.1 Human Resources Management
4.2 Production and Sales
4.3 Stakeholder Culture
4.4 Ecological Aspects and Sustainability

5 Conclusion

List of References

• College: University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen; Meschede
• Grade: 1,3
• Author: Sonja Schricker (Author)
• Publication Year: 2011
• Pages: 20
• Catalog Number: V343512
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668337428
• ISBN (Book): 9783668337435
• Language: English
• Tags: Buddhismus, Wirtschaft, Religion, Dalai Lama, Management