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Main Authors: Priyabrata Swain, Aradhna Malik
Format: Recurso digital
Language:English
Published: Zenodo 2025
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17611802
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  • <p>This conceptual paper explores how the Indian Armed Forces exemplify inclusive regimentation and<br>transformational leadership to foster unity in one of the most culturally and socially diverse nations in the world.<br>Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from organizational behavior, human resource management, and social<br>identity theory, the paper examines how regimental structure, shared rituals, meritocratic recruitment, and empathetic<br>leadership enable personnel from varied castes, regions, religions, and genders to work cohesively toward a common<br>national goal. Anchored in both real-life military case studies and management theory, the paper argues that the<br>Armed Forces offer a scalable model for civil institutions — especially businesses, schools, and government bodies —<br>to build resilient, high-performing, and inclusive organizations. The Indian Army's practices provide visionary insights<br>into nation-building through structured inclusion, emotional intelligence, and disciplined diversity, holding significant<br>implications for India’s evolving socio-economic landscape. This study contributes to the discourse on national<br>integration, equity, and institutional leadership in transforming diverse workforces into unified, purpose-driven<br>entities.</p>