Ubuntu - the Spirit of African Transformation Management - A Review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-1997
Journal / Book Title
Leadership & Organization Development Journal
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.
DOI
10.1108/01437739710176239
Journal ISSN / Book ISBN
ISSN: 0143-7739
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Swartz, Ethne and Davies, Rae, "Ubuntu - the Spirit of African Transformation Management - A Review" (1997). Department of Information Management and Business Analytics Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 146.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/infomgmt-busanalytics-facpubs/146
Published 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