Towards a Holistic Framework in Fostering Spirituality at Work

Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Publication Date

7-2007

Abstract

Management theories are shaped by the assumptions of man. The Scientific and Administrative School of Thoughts adopt a mechanistic view of human. The Human Relations School views humans as social beings. Spirituality at work looks at the spiritual side of the organization and views an as a spiritual being. This paper proposes a holistic framework to spirituality at work. Taking a systems approach the framework discusses how training, cultural and structural interventions directed the four sub-systems of the organization, namely, culture, leadership, structure and people, help to promote spirituality at work. The framework also discusses the organizational and individual outcomes of spirituality at work.

Keywords

Spirituality at work, spiritual wellness

Discipline

Organizational Behavior and Theory

Research Areas

Strategy and Organisation

Publication

Current topics in management: Papers from 13th International Conference on Advances in Management, Lisbon, Portugal, 19-22 July 2006

Volume

12

First Page

213

Last Page

225

ISSN

1529-2088

ISBN

9781412812399

Publisher

JAI Press

City or Country

New Brunswick, NJ

Additional URL

https://worldcat.org/isbn/9781412812399

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