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'Indian Ethos and Values for Managers' prescribed by the U.G.C in its Model Curriculum for Master of Business Administrator (MBA) programme. The book is based on the famous Sanskrit epic 'MAHABHARATA' authored by the Sage Sri Krishna Dvepayan Ved Vyas about 5080 years ago. The book contains text as well as cases derived from Mahabharata. It proves to the hilt that Indians possessed advanced knowledge of Management and it is in no way inferior to modem management theories contributed by Western Management Experts. We can find solutions to contemporary managerial problems from this treasure of ancient managerial wisdom. Returning to roots will definitely help us in developing an emotionally stable manager with deep grounding of Indian Ethics and Values. Contents : 1. Model of Management in Indian Socio-Political Environment a) Indian Social Environment b) Indian Political Environment 2. Indian Work Ethos 3. Indian Heritage in Production and Consumption 4. Indian Insight into Total Quality of Mind (TQM) 5. Stress Management – Causes and Remedies-Indian Approach 6. Management – Indian Perspective on Functions of Management a) Planning b) Organizing c) Leadership d) Control e) Communication f) Decision making-Holistic Approach 7. Management Indian Perspective on General and Functional Management a) Organization Behaviour b) Personnel Management c) Self-Management d) Time Management 8. Teaching Ethics 9. Values for Managers a) Human Values b) Professional Values 10. Personal growth and lessons from Ancient Indian Education System Cases 1. Diplomacy 2. On Downfall of king Yayati from Heaven 3. Diplomacy 4. Use of Coded Communication 5. Aptitude Test 6. Conceptual Dialogue 7. Lack of Clarity about Role and Goal 8. Absence of King 9. Strategic Management 10. Time Management 11. Strategic Management 12. Business ethics 13. Organization 14. Ethical King Prahlad 15. Kalakvraksha Muni 16. Understanding Human Behaviour