Contribution of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji in the Field of management and corporate governance: A conceptual study

Today the organisations are becoming globalised and innovative, due to which stakeholders are seeking organisations to remain transparent, ethical and accountable. However, in today’s scenario, corporate scandals and ethical failures are increasing day by day, which creates a fundamental gap in contemporary management, resulting in absence of spiritual and value- based frameworks. When the religious scriptures are examined through contemporary lens, they offer a timeless wisdom that guides sustainable and ethical governance. Among these, Shri Guru Granth Sahib ji (SGGS), the eternal Guru of Sikhs, stands out to be not only a religious text but also a detailed guide to life management, leadership and governance. Truth ( Sat ), humility ( Nimrata ), justice ( Nyaya ) and service ( seva ) are the teachings from Shri Guru Granth Sahib which connects profoundly with the principles of corporate governance, human resource management, leadership ethics, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). This paper is a conceptual based research paper supported by secondary literature, to demonstrate the importance of SGGS in contemporary business. The concepts from SGGS such as Kirat Karni (honest living), Vand Chakna (sharing with others), and Sach Achar (truthful conduct) are connected with various management theories like stakeholder engagement, transformational leadership and sustainability to highlight that how the ancient wisdom can shape modern business practices. Through this study, a research gap is addressed where the teachings of the SGGS have not been sufficiently integrated with established management frameworks like the OECD governance principles. In the end, this paper concludes that adopting a Gurbani based framework enables a better balance between profit and the needs of people, a higher purpose, and the planet.