Practising Ubuntu and leadership for good governance : the South African and continental dialogue
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The focus of this article is on the role of Ubuntu and leadership as values that can \nenhance and accelerate service delivery, and ultimately promote good governance. \nThe article considers whether Ubuntu philosophy can assist the public sector in \nentrenching this philosophy among public servants. Ensuring effective service \ndelivery requires a different approach and a new way of thinking on the part of \npublic service practitioners. One approach will be fostering the spirit of Ubuntu \non all who are involved with service delivery in the public sector. Ubuntu is a \nphilosophy and way of life that has held society together due to its beliefs and \npractices, which have consequently put the person at the centre of all things. There \nis a clear concept of morality in Ubuntu which contradicts the manner of behaviour \nwhich is often prevalent today. Ubuntu has values that are concerned with both \nthe character and behaviour of a person. The article suggests that Ubuntu and \nprinciples of leadership and good governance are compatible and complementary.
Author: Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2562770706