There is a problematic absence of non-Western voices in management research
Management is a global phenomenon, yet the body of management knowledge doesn’t always reflect that.
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From data points to management practices, the Western world may be missing out on important insights from non-Western countries such as Brazil, China, India and South Africa.
Management is a global phenomenon, yet the body of management knowledge doesn’t always reflect that. Different cultures may have different — and equally interesting — contributions to the creation of successful organizations. After all, concepts such as mindfulness and employee well-being, which increasingly feature in Western management, owe much to Buddhism.
[This article has been reproduced with permission from IESE Business School. www.iese.edu/ Views expressed are personal.]