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their views are different. Views are bound to differ because we are guided by different conditions, thoughts, modes and attitudes. Hence it is wrong to think oneself right and rest others as wrong. No one perspective is final or absolute, unless it is understood in terms of relativity. Understanding of different religions, cultures and value systems in the light of anekānta can help significantly in cultivating respect and tolerance for the people of alien notions, beliefs, cultures, religions and philosophies and can give full stop to clash of cultures. 5.10 Management Mantra and Anekānta
The first principle for a successful manager is nonabsolutist attitude. The viewpoint derived from an absolutist view makes a problem more complicated rather than solving. The manager who looks at a problem from a relativistic standpoint, can make progress in the process of development. One cannot manage others before he manages himself. As popular in anekāntavāda, there are four basic elements, while managing any activity, viz., 'dravya, kşetra, kāla and bhāva'. Consideration of above mentioned four views, helps the manager to have a deeper and multi-dimensional understanding of others, to manage the people around him, his subordinates, his business competitors, government officials and even his superiors too. The manager who looks at it from a biased angle cannot succeed in his work. A biased person does not see what is rational, but is inclined towards that which is irrational. Manager performs certain important functions like planning, organizing, leadership and control. Unless and until, the managers take into consideration innumerable condition that go into the success of an organization, the planning of an organization is bound to suffer. So wider the approach of a manager, better the chances for the management to succeed and the organization to prosper. In activities relating to industry and business, several persons work together. They do not always
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