"The inspiration for this volume came from a gathering of academics and business people at a conference held at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai in October 2008"--Page 9.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Leadership, spirituality and the common good: east and west approaches -- Buusiness spirituality and the common good -- Spiritual leadership in business: perspectives from Christianity and Hinduism -- Operationalising the common good in business through leadership and spirituality -- The significance of the classical Chinese philosophy to the common good of our time -- Spiritual empowerment and the Ignatian tradition: lessons for today's Asia -- Serving the common good: insights from Chinese and Indian traditions of wisdom in the context of international business ethics -- Identical pitfalls for East and West: different socio-economic interpretations of Hindu-Buddhist philosophy -- Compassionate leadership as an expression of the Common good: East and West perspectives --