Technological innovation fuels invention, commercialisation, and addresses societal, environmental, and business challenges.

Economic and political issues are deeply intertwined with social dynamics. Human capital development is crucial for long-term prosperity.

One of the fundamental tenets of humanistic management is the recognition of dignity as a critical aspect of motivation.

Humanistic organisational cultures balance all four human drives: acquisition, bonding, comprehension and defence.

This approach prioritises short-term financial gains over long-term sustainability and ethical considerations.

Limitations of the economistic view

Cornerstones of humanistic management

THE world is facing an era of profound challenges, described aptly by the term polycrisis, where multiple crises intersect, creating complex problems that are difficult to solve.

This requires rethinking traditional methods of teaching and exploring innovative formats that align with the principles of human centred education.

In Zimbabwe, the respect for dignity has been strained by economic instability, where businesses, in their survival mode, may overlook the welfare of employees.

Overview of the 24-item dignity scale

Workers may experience job insecurity, inadequate compensation, and exploitation, which can exacerbate poverty and social inequality.

As the week progresses, let us celebrate entrepreneurship not just as a means of survival but as a vehicle for hope, transformation, and flourishing for all Zimbabweans.