Business Administration Based on the Practice of Adhitthana Paramita
Keywords:
Business, Administration, Adhitthana ParamiAbstract
This academic article aims to analyze and synthesize the concept of Adhitthana Paramita (the perfection of determination) in Theravada Buddhist philosophy and to apply it as a conceptual framework for business administration in contemporary social and economic contexts. The study positions Adhitthana Paramita as a form of ethical determination that functions as both organizational value capital and a mechanism of value-based governance. This article is based on documentary study and philosophical analysis, encompassing Buddhist scriptures, scholarly works on leadership, business ethics, and modern management theories. Through this approach, it seeks to articulate the connection between the inner dimensions of human beings and the structures and administrative processes at the organizational level.
The findings indicate that Adhitthana Paramita can be extended from an individual virtue to the level of organizational culture and governance through three developmental stages: Paramita, Upaparamita, and Paramatthaparamita. These stages correspond to a shift in business goals from profit maximization toward the creation of social value and long-term sustainability. The article introduces an integrative conceptual framework, the A.D.H.I.T.T.H.A.N.A. Model, as a practical guide for policy design and management systems that align economic performance with ethical legitimacy and sustainable development.
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