Ubuntu ‐ the spirit of African transformation management ‐ a review
Leadership & Organization Development Journal
ISSN: 0143-7739
Article publication date: 1 November 1997
Abstract
The idea of “African Management” is compelling when considering the complex social and organizational changes under way in South Africa today. Sets out to critically evaluate the concept of “African Management” as used by Mbigi and Maree (1995). Argues that, while the book contains many weaknesses, it documents an idiosyncratic, but valuable view for interpreting the world. Further argues that it is important to compare this view with management theory which has been developed in the West in order to understand the similarities and differences that may exist, and how these might best be exploited to achieve healthy organizations.
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Citation
Swartz, E. and Davies, R. (1997), "Ubuntu ‐ the spirit of African transformation management ‐ a review", Leadership & Organization Development Journal, Vol. 18 No. 6, pp. 290-294. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739710176239
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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