cpd ch 10 englightned self interest

Think in Enlightened

Self - interest

Prepared by :

Monil PatelAdityaVaka

skarSwati SharmaMihir Tailor

Contributor Personality

Program

Enlightened Self-interestEnlightened self-interest is a philosophy in ethics which states that persons who act to further the interests of others (or the interests of the group or groups to which they belong), ultimately serve their own self-interest.

Enlightened self interest is a way to create good for self and good for all at the same time, including team mates, bosses, customers and organization. Contributors think in enlightened self interest.

When all persons act according to their own selfishness, that the group suffers loss as a result of conflict, decreased efficiency because of lack of cooperation.

This leads to unpleasant situations, broken relationships, unhappy team-mates, subordinates, and bosses, and lower trust in any situation

Unenlightened Self-interest

Understanding Enlightened Self-interest

The principle of enlightened self-interest takes into account both parts: You place your own interests first.

You keep in mind that your own interests will be best served if you take into account the interests of others.

Enlightened self-interest is a connection between personal and social. So it finally influence the local and global.

Google’s CSR strategy is openly motivated by enlightened self-interest. According to Axel Marrtinez, assistant treasurer for Google, the company invested US$28 million in 240 affordable housing units for low-income families in Boston &Massachusetts, not only to be a good corporate citizen, but also to benefit from an improvement in societal standing by being seen to contribute to social problem solving.

Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi was leader of Libyan Arab Republic.

He led an autocratic government despite the Libyan state's denial of his holding any power

Libya is a small african state which is rich in natural oil,which he nearly exhausted for his own interest

He misused high place of power for indulging into anti social acts

He has been a great contributor to the society. He initiated a change for betterment & upliftment of the society.

He initiated the LOKPAL BILL movement for the betterment of our country INDIA.

The main reason behind LOKPAL BILL was to eradicate corruption from our country.

He went on hunger strike to force the government to accept the BILL.

TWO SIDES OF A COIN

Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men“.

But at the end he was a robber.

Raju Ramalingam is the founder and Chairman of Satyam Computer Services Ltd

He a runs Byrraju Foundation

Started 108 ambulance and donated it to AP Govt.

Works for under privileged.

Misled stake holders and reported wrong profits leading to criminal charges against him.

Why enlightened self – interest is important?

If human beings did not have an inherent will to protect themselves and further their own interests, they would not survive.

Knowing what is in your interests will help you get what is best for you and avoid what is harmful. It will keep you moving toward your goals and ensure that your goals are the right ones for you.

Contributing to the development and survival of the society in which you live will mean a better environment in which to pursue your interests.

If you acknowledge that self-interest is inherent in your nature, you will feel less guilty about looking after yourself.

If you acknowledge that altruistic behavior is in your interests, you will be more likely to cooperate with others. If you do both, everyone gains.

Conclusion

According to enlightened self-interest, an action is morally acceptable if it benefits an individual (or organization) without intentionally harming others, and the benefits counterbalance the harm.

If one operates with the win lose attitude, then one cannot collaborate with anybody.

Swam Vivekananda disliked small minded and fearful selfishness. He wanted us to be large, unselfish, and therefore free and bold in all our dealing with the world.

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