Abstract
This article reviews the literature on workplace spirituality, pointing out emergent theories and examining the links between this phenomenon and organizational dynamics. It also examines workplace spirituality in a historical context and compares it to religious beliefs and to established ethical theories and moral principles. The article also looks at organizations in which an emphasis on spiritual values has had an impact on work productivity. While some corporations have institutionalized spirituality, public agencies are reluctant to follow suit for fear of violating the principle of church–state separation. Finally, the article suggests ways that managers and administrators in both the public and the private sectors can use workplace spirituality to increase performance and develop ethical organizations.
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Garcia-Zamor, JC., Haensel, K. (2018). Spirituality’s Relationship with Ethics and Religion and Its Role in the Workplace. In: Dhiman, S., Roberts, G., Crossman, J. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Workplace Spirituality and Fulfillment. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61929-3_34-1
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