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Indigenous Indian management (IIM): constructs, models, theories, and methodologies

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A model of indigenous knowledge creation is presented to show how colonization has caused the neglect of indigenous ideas. To reverse the effects of colonization, it is necessary to develop indigenous constructs, models, theories and methodologies. Efforts made in this direction is enumerated. It is hoped that developing indigenous constructs and theories will enrich global psychology and management.

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  1. Translations of indigenous constructs by single words in English is erroneous. Ātman is not soul; buddhi is not intellect; manas is not mind; lajjā is not shame; śaddhA is not faith; adhyātma is not spirituality; prema is not love; śānti is not peace; karma is not action; lokasaṃgraha is not social responsibility; krodha is not anger; sukha is not happiness; and ānanda is neither happiness nor bliss. The readers will see that it takes much research and effort to present an indigenous thick description (Bhawuk 2022a, b)of constructs. Cross-cultural researchers have warned against using translations, and we need to be cautious in discussing constructs and theories that cannot be translated readily.

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Bhawuk, D.P.S. Indigenous Indian management (IIM): constructs, models, theories, and methodologies. Decision 50, 373–377 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40622-023-00357-w

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