n]  

the distinctive spirit of a people or an era; "the Greek ethos"

1. (n.) The character, sentiment, or disposition of a community or people, considered as a natural endowment;

the spirit which actuates manners and customs; also, the characteristic tone or genius of an institution or
social organization.
2. (n.) The traits in a work of art which express the ideal or typic character -- character as influenced by the
ethos (sense 1) of a people -- rather than realistic or emotional situations or individual character in a narrow
sense; -- opposed to pathos.

INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN ETHOS

“The ability to do the right thing and, what is more important, doing it every time is the noblesse oblige in
the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.”

EVERY country has its own culture and character based on the social, political and economic environment in
which it operates. From that culture springs forth the national ethos, which prescribes a code of conduct for
its citizens and creates the context for business ethics and values in that society. Indian ethos and wisdom
— a legacy and heritage from its hoary past — envisaged a socialistic pattern of society, with an accent on
redistributionism.

Ethics and values must find a place in the art and science of management. The ability to do the right thing
and, what is more important, doing it every time (even when no one is watching) is the noblesse oblige in
the managerial milieu. It must become the done thing, the insignia and talisman of a professional manager.

Indian ethos is more vital to modern management than any other management theory for the simple reason
that it takes in to account a 'whole' man rather than approaching man in a partial fashion as the other
theories do. Each and every situation can be met with effectively if one takes time to reflect over it.
Reflection with a tranquil mind helps in drawing out solutions from within. Such guidance from within helps a
manager looks at the perceived problem situation in a creative manner. It leads to a more coherent and
complete understanding.