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Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research
MJAAR
Beyond the Broken Pot: Applying African Land Synergy Principles to Enhance Organizational Productivity
Dr. Arinaitwe Julius, Musiimenta Nancy
| Journal | Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 4, No. 10 |
| Published | 31 October 2025 |
| ISSN | 3006-6417 |
Abstract
African land synergy principles, exemplified by the indigenous proverb of the broken pot where broken pieces enrich the soil, embody centuries-old philosophies of interconnectedness, regenerative resource utilization, and communal value creation that have sustained communities across the African continent. Contemporary organizations face persistent productivity challenges including siloed operations, linear resource consumption models, and the premature dismissal of valuable assets perceived as "broken," while Western management paradigms dominate organizational discourse despite emerging recognition of indigenous knowledge systems' relevance to modern management challenges.
Keywords
African land synergy principles
organizational productivity
indigenous knowledge systems
resource regeneration
collaborative interdependence.
Cite This Article
Dr. Arinaitwe Julius & Musiimenta Nancy (2025). Beyond the Broken Pot: Applying African Land Synergy Principles to Enhance Organizational Productivity. Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research, 4(10). https://journals.miu.ac.ug/pages/article.php?article_id=34
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