Manahau: Toward an Indigenous Māori theory of value

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dc.contributor.authorMika JP
dc.contributor.authorDell K
dc.contributor.authorNewth J
dc.contributor.authorHoukamau C
dc.contributor.editorVandekerckhove, W
dc.date.available16/02/2022
dc.date.issued16/02/2022
dc.description.abstractThe theoretical challenge posed by this paper is to find a conceptualisation of value for entrepreneurship theory grounded in Indigenous knowledge from a Māori perspective capable of guiding entrepreneurs operating for sustainability and wellbeing. We review Western and Māori theories of value, values, and valuation. We argue that Indigenous concepts of value centre on collective wellbeing as opposed to self-interest, and have spiritual and material elements. The paper proposes a tentative Māori theory of value we call manahau, which combines mana (power, authority, and dignity) and hau (vitality of people, places, and objects). We define manahau as an axiological agent Māori entrepreneurs employ to synergistically negotiate cultural and commercial imperatives to achieve multidimensional wellbeing, human potential, and relational balance. We discuss research which illustrates manifestations of manahau in the Māori cultural ethics of utu (reciprocity) in Māori entrepreneurship and tauutuutu (reciprocity and balance) in Māori agribusiness. We argue that an Indigenous Māori theory of value has implications for entrepreneurship theory and practice.
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dc.identifierhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40926-022-00195-3#citeas
dc.identifierhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jason-Mika
dc.identifier.citationPhilosophy of Management, 2022
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s40926-022-00195-3
dc.identifier.elements-id451132
dc.identifier.harvestedMassey_Dark
dc.identifier.issn1740-3812
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10179/16909
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.publisher.urihttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40926-022-00195-3#citeas
dc.relation.isPartOfPhilosophy of Management
dc.subjectMāori entrepreneurship
dc.subjectValue
dc.subjectIndigenous entrepreneurship
dc.subjectTaonga
dc.subjectManahau
dc.subject.anzsrc1503 Business and Management
dc.titleManahau: Toward an Indigenous Māori theory of value
dc.typeJournal article
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pubs.organisational-group/Massey University/Massey Business School
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