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Book SynopsisAfrica is one of the world’s oldest economies, yet little is known about the wisdom that traditionally guided responsible management, with most work in the field employing Western perspectives. Responsible Management in Africa brings African voices to complement existing knowledge and practice by presenting indigenous values and practices that promote responsible business.
Following on the first volume of Responsible Management in Africa which brought together insights from Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Lesotho and Uganda, this volume brings unique perspectives from another set of varied African contexts: traditions, culture, and values guiding business in Mauritius, Zambia and Namibia, the sustainability orientation of the Igbo Apprenticeship System in Nigeria, and principled social responsibility practices in Algeria. It also highlights the CSR experience in Kenya and inclusive trust-based credit systems in Tanzania and explains the viability of traditional African health systems. The chapters present academic perspectives and hands-on applications of approaches to managing responsibly, especially regarding integrating ethical practices into business and assuring sustainability through ethical profitability.
Responsible Management in Africa delivers a rich reservoir of indigenous value-narratives based on a well-balanced philosophical anthropology, with the aims of enriching global knowledge, in the philosophy of management and in business ethics, and of contributing much-needed insights for leaders around the world to manage enterprise responsibly, be it public or private sector.
Trade ReviewResponsible Management in Africa offers such an insightful and fascinating 'glocal' perspective. It reveals the topic's local roots on the African continent, from which we can learn much for responsible management globally.
-- Oliver Laasch, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Associate Editor, Academy of Management Learning and Education (ABS4*), Alliance Manchester Business School, UK
A few years ago, we witnessed the consolidation of many African Business schools and the creation of some new ones. On that occasion, there was a raging discussion: Should African business schools follow the paths set by further advanced Western business Schools? Should they rather strive to creatively develop some new, original, peculiarly African concepts and points of view? Could “ubuntu” and other traditional concepts be considered important elements contributing to the growth of African and non-African businesses? Maybe! The contribution of Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi and her co-editors in their new book is a powerful claim and statement that the second and third options are not only viable but very much alive and productive. The contributions give a deep insight to the treasures of indigenous wisdom and how they contribute to growth and development.
-- Lluis Renart, PhD, Emeritus professor of Marketing, Founder and first director of IESE Africa, Initiative IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Spain
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Sustainable Human Ecologies: Principles for Ethical Work in Africa; Kemi Ogunyemi, Omowumi Ogunyemi, and Amaka Anozie
Chapter 2. Fighting Corruption in Africa: The ‘Sine Qua Non’ for Responsible Management; Franco Manni
Chapter 3. Social Responsibility Discretion in Algeria: A Case of Local Brands; Hamza Koudri and Amina Djedidi
Chapter 4. An Anecdotal Examination of Corporate Social Responsibility through an African eye. The Kenyan Experiences; Prottus Murunga
Chapter 5. Traditions, culture, and values in businesses in Mauritius: Evolution across two centuries; Yashwantrao Ramma and Ajeevsing Bholoa
Chapter 6. Customary System and Business Sustainability in Namibia; Eno Akpabio
Chapter 7. Responsible Management: The Igbo Apprenticeship System; Nneka Udeh
Chapter 8. Principled Sustainable Entrepreneurship - The Case of Trust-based and Emotional Intelligence Approaches in Tanzania; Peter Mhando and Lindah Mhando
Chapter 9. Sustainable Traditional African Health Systems and Responsible Health Education; Adaora I Onaga and Joy Odimegwu
Chapter 10. Zambia – The Melting Pot of Trade and Culture; Mfikeyi Makayi
Chapter 11. Wisdom from Africa: Solidarity and Inclusion for an Ethical Economy; Kemi Ogunyemi, Omowumi Ogunyemi, and Amaka Anozie
