Promoting 'Mean': A Desire Regulating Mechanism for Managers

Ganesh Prasad Das; Manoranjan Das

Ganesh Prasad Das Assistant Professor, Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS) SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India
Manoranjan Das Assistant Professor, Institute of Business and Computer Studies (IBCS) SOA University, Bhubaneswar, India

Keywords: Qantitative Managementt

Abstract

The concept of 'mean' is quite popular in the area of statistics. It does not need any preliminary and comprehensive explanation for the people who work in the area of quantitative management. The importance and relevance of 'mean' in statistics is being studied, researched and emphasized. Yet, the application and implication of 'mean' in behavioral science remains as an unexplored area. Here the author projected the relevance of 'mean' not only as a decision making tool used by statisticians but most importantly as a tool in the behavioural science area to solve the behavior and attitude related problems faced by managers. The objective of this study is to investigate the dynamics of 'mean' that stimulates change within the organizational system. An analysis has been made between the Greek philosopher Aristotle's virtue ethics theory and Lord Krishna's verses in Bhagavad Gita concerning the existence of 'mean' and its application in the work life of managers.