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Ubuntu’s business edge: a systematic literature review and future directives

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  • Mpumelelo Longweni

    (North-West University, South Africa)

  • Lerato E. Mdaka

    (North-West University, South Africa)

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This systematic literature review explored the application of Ubuntu, an African philosophy, in business contexts. Ubuntu has been increasingly recognized for its potential to advance positive outcomes in various settings. However, despite its growing prominence, a comprehensive understanding of Ubuntu's antecedents, descriptors and consequences is still required. This paper analyzed existing articles, using a thorough search strategy to identify relevant literature. The findings of this paper reveal that the most ubiquitous precursors of Ubuntu in businesses are a mandate for corporate social responsibility and cultural diversity. A business culture of fairness was found to be the most prevalent driver of implementing this philosophy. Conversely, individualism was determined to be the prevailing inhibitor of Ubuntu. Humanness and interdependence were found to be the most frequently used descriptions of Ubuntu in the included articles. Increased collaborative decision-making and better stakeholder relations are the most common outcomes found. This study concludes with managerial implications and recommendations for future research.

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  • Mpumelelo Longweni & Lerato E. Mdaka, 2023. "Ubuntu’s business edge: a systematic literature review and future directives," Journal of the Academy of Business and Emerging Markets, Academy of Business and Emerging Markets, vol. 3(2), pages 41-54.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:jabema:021882
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10183190
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