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A Values Framework for Measuring the Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Performance

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Growing interest in workplace spirituality has led to the development of a new paradigm in organizational science. Theoretical assumptions abound as to how workplace spirituality might enhance organizational performance, most postulating a significant positive impact. Here, that body of research has been reviewed and analyzed, and a resultant values framework for workplace spirituality is introduced, providing the groundwork for empirical testing. A discussion of the factors and assumptions involved for future research are outlined.

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Jurkiewicz, C.L., Giacalone, R.A. A Values Framework for Measuring the Impact of Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Performance. Journal of Business Ethics 49, 129–142 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:BUSI.0000015843.22195.b9

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