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Jamshedpur, Nov 24: XLRI conducted the 31st JRD Tata Oration on Business Ethics at the Tata Auditorium in XLRI Campus.
This year the oration was delivered by Arun Maira – Consultant, author and thought leader; former member, Planning Commission of India.
XLRI only B-School in India to have dedicated centre named after JRD Tata
Fr. Kuruvilla Pandikattu, chairperson of JRD Tata Centre for Business Ethics said, “JRD Tata was known throughout his life for one message – ‘ask not just what is legal but go beyond and ask if it’s the right thing to do.’ Established in 1991, JRD Tata Foundation is to mark its long-standing commitment to business ethics in India. XLRI is the only B-School in India that has a dedicated centre named after the industrialist JRD Tata.”
He also talked about a few ongoing activities of JRD Tata Centre for Business Ethics. “XLRI regular course in managerial ethics is offered to all students which includes 11 different sections”.
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Jamshedji fought for economic freedom: Arun Maira
Arun Maira said, “In the early days, the view was that large companies only make simple things and were making profits but they weren’t building the nations which is what my generation wanted to do. Mahatma Gandhi had said that when he was fighting for India’s political freedom, Jamshedji was fighting for economic freedom. I too joined Tata to build up our nation.”
Maira discussed the ethical responsibility of management by giving reference to the Bhagavad Gita wherein Krishna gave Arjuna the answer – You only have rights to the work and not to the fruits thereof. You must do your work to the best of your ability but the fruits of your success must not be yours alone to enjoy. They belong to everyone in the world that has created you.
Prof. Sanjay Patro, Dean Academics, XLRI proposed the vote of thanks.
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