Talking About Organizations Podcast
124: Postcolonial Theory -- Anshuman Prasad (Part 1)
Apr 8, 2025
Anupama Kondaya, an Assistant Professor at IIM Calcutta, joins the discussion on postcolonial theory's impact on management studies. The conversation delves into the critiques of traditional scientific methods and the necessity for alternative frameworks that reflect diverse cultural perspectives. They explore the psychological effects of colonialism, challenge historical notions of truth and beauty, and advocate for inclusive epistemologies. Ancient Indian poetry, the complexities of power dynamics, and the critique of modern scientific orthodoxy are also compelling topics that emerge.
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- Anshuman Prasad emphasizes the need to integrate diverse epistemologies into management studies to challenge Western-centric universalism.
- The critique of Baconian science illustrates how it perpetuates colonial power dynamics by disregarding indigenous knowledge systems in organizational contexts.
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Provincializing Europe: Contesting Universalism
The concept of provincializing Europe involves challenging the notion of universalism in management and organizational studies. Anshuman Prasad's work highlights the need to consider local contexts and diverse epistemologies, particularly in light of Western philosophies that have dominated the field. This critique calls for a re-examination of foundational ideas, such as Baconian science, which have contributed to the development of modern management practices. By recognizing the limitations and contexts of these ideas, there is potential to create a more inclusive understanding of organizational theory that incorporates a variety of cultural perspectives.
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