Oneness as a Way to Business for Good

Abstract

Hyper individualism accepted by business schools is bad theory resulting in management practices with negative consequences for students and society. Business is a social activity, and human consciousness includes intentions and values. All of these factors must be included in management theory for good people to do good. The brain's left and right hemisphere consciousness are very different. The left favours division and acquisitiveness to accomplish things while the right is oriented to Oneness and being in relationship. Management education over emphasizes left hemisphere consciousness and neglects the right which needs to be developed for balance. Daoist and Buddhist philosophies are aligned with right hemisphere consciousness and provide pedagogical insights that were implemented in a third-year business ethics class. Research indicates students experienced Oneness-related phenomena therefore, it is possible to design Oneness education. Business hyper individualism can be shifted to a broader view resulting in a deeper connection with others, creating a better world.