CATALOG OF CASE STUDIES ON INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS)
These case studies not only include management/business perspectives, but also include perspectives on Legal, Political, Public Policy & Governance, Religious, Philosophical, and International Relations. These case studies can be used in classroom discussion for the following courses to explain concepts related to these subjects through the lens of Indian epics. Apart from these, the case studies can be a great treasure-house of learning for management executives and leadership in the Executive Education and Leadership Training Programs.
- MBA / BBA / Diploma & PG Diploma in Management
- LLB / LLM / Diploma & PG Diploma in Law
- MA Religion / BA Religion
- MA Public Policy & Governance / BA Public Policy & Governance / Diploma & PG Diploma in Public Policy & Governance
- MA International Relations / BA International Relations
- MA Philosophy / BA Philosophy
- MA Political Science / BA Political Science
| Sl. No. | Title of the Case Study | No. of Pages of Case Study | No. of Pages of Teaching Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Leading with Valor & Virtue: The Hanuman Paradigm of Servant Leadership in Modern Management | 8 | 9 |
| 2. | Leading from Behind: The Power of Servant Leadership in Navigating Crises | 13 | 9 |
| 3. | Legacy of the Unseen Throne: Bhishma’s Servant Leadership & Its Eternal Echoes in Modern Management | 9 | 8 |
| 4. | Kunti's Legacy: Mastering Resilience & Strategy in Leadership | 12 | 9 |
| 5. | Leading with Integrity: Vibhishana's Lessons in Servant Leadership for Modern Executives | 11 | 9 |
| 6. | Warfare & Wisdom: Ethical & Legal Dimensions of Drishtadhyumna's Act in the Mahabharata | 10 | 9 |
| 7. | Striking the Wheel: Arjuna's Dilemma & the Ethics of Modern Combat & Competition | 11 | 8 |
| 8. | Beyond the Battlefield: Ashwatthama's Actions & the Eternal Quest for Ethical Integrity | 11 | 8 |
| 9. | Vengeance & Virtue: Navigating the Ethical Labyrinth of Bhima's Quest for Justice in the Mahabharata | 9 | 8 |
| 10. | Archery Over Ethics: Unraveling Dronacharya's Dilemma in Modern Mentorship | 10 | 9 |
| 11 | Strategic Dilemmas & Ethical Leadership: The Case of Lord Rama & Vali | 12 | 9 |
| 12. | Vows vs. Values: The Bhishma Paradox in Leadership Ethics | 8 | 9 |
| 13. | Integrity in Alliances: The Ethical Lessons from Rama & Sugreeva's Pact | 7 | 7 |
| 14. | Dilemmas of Duty: Navigating Promises & Power in the Kingdom of Ayodhya | 10 | 9 |
| 15. | The Vow Above All: Bhishma's Ethical Dilemma & Leadership in Hastinapur | 9 | 7 |
| 16. | Dilemmas of Duty: Kunti, Karna & Krishna's Ethical Crossroads | 8 | 6 |
| 17. | Leadership at the Crossroads: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in the Saga of Lord Rama & Sita | 8 | 6 |
| 18. | Strategies of Peace: Lord Krishna's Mediation in the Mahabharata | 8 | 6 |
| 19. | Strategic Deceptions: Duryodhana's Gambit & the Ethical Boundaries of Leadership | 10 | 9 |
| 20. | Promises & Power Plays: The Drupada-Dronacharya Saga & Its Lessons for Modern Leadership | 11 | 9 |
| 21. | Dilemmas of Duty: Mediation & Morality in the Saga of Bhishma, Amba & Parashurama | 11 | 9 |
| 22. | Masterminds of Manipulation: Strategic Lessons from Shakuni & Duryodhana in the Mahabharata | 11 | 9 |
| 23. | Blinded by Bias: The Downfall of Dronacharya & the Perils of Favoritism in Leadership | 13 | 9 |
| 24. | Ethics Above All: The Legacy of Raja Harishchandra & Its Relevance for Ethical Corporate Leadership | 12 | 7 |
| 25. | Blinded by Loyalty: Dhritarashtra’s Bias & the Downfall of the Kuru Dynasty – Lessons in Leadership & Governance | 11 | 8 |