"Research on Workplace Spirituality, Religion and Ethics: Diverse Perspectives"

Abstract

As the literature continues to grow linking spirituality and religion to organizational outcomes such as organizational commitment, team performance, employee wellbeing and ethical behavior, there is still need to add to the depth and breadth of empirical studies. The four studies in this presenter symposium add to the literature by linking religion and spirituality to organizational outcomes. The first study explores the linkages between spiritual climate and organizational learning in teams. The second study discusses employees’ perceptions of workplace chaplaincy and connects it to employee wellbeing, organizational commitment and job satisfaction. The third study relates Islamic religiosity to ethical judgments. The fourth study explores the links between the concept of workplace spirituality and corporate ethics as described by business leaders. Together, the studies provide linkages between workplace spirituality and religion with business ethics, employee engagement, job satisfaction, employee wellbeing and organizational learning. The studies offer diverse perspectives, and consider spirituality and religion as an element of diversity in organizations. The Effect of Islamic Religiosity on Ethical Judgments: A Behavioral Business Ethics Approach Presenter: Faisal Ali Alshehri; The U. of Manchester The Suits Care About Us: Employee Experiences and Perceptions of Workplace Chaplaincy Presenter: David W. Miller; Princeton U. Presenter: Faith Wambura Ngunjiri; Concordia College An Exploratory Study of Workplace Spirituality and Corporate Ethics Presenter: Maureen L. Mackenzie; Molloy College Spirituality Climate and its Impact on Learning in Teams Presenter: Ashish Pandey; Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Presenter: Rajen K Gupta; Management Development Institute