Footprints of Modern Management in Valmiki Ramayana

The study Valmiki Ramayana (V.R.) reveals management topics which are exactly the same in today's mgt. science.The genesis of modern mgt. can be vividly found in this ancient epic.The wisdom of ancient Indians is beyond doubts and suspicions useful and time-tested one. V.R. discusses the Concept of leadershipleaders' qualitiescharacteristics types and behavioral patternsqualities of ministers administrators functions of advisory boards/counselorsstipulates rules for the would be rulerstheir competency building character formation the concept of interim governmenta representative govt.a trusteeship in administrationobjectives of good governance / management philosophical base for decision making inclusion of spiritual leaderssages and philosophers in the assembly the concept of weak leadership along with various managerial processes such as communicationconflict-resolutionplanning role-personality conflictshuman relationsdirecting organizingconcept of self-mgt time-mgtstaffingcontrolling and problem-solving techniques.It also discusses the concept of project mgt.the concept of an Ideal State-called Rama-Rajya and the concept of value-based leadership.