Towards a Holistic Framework in Fostering Spirituality at Work

摘要: Management theories are shaped by the assumptions of man. The Scientific and Administrative School Thoughts adopt a mechanistic view human. Human Relations views humans as social beings. Spirituality at work looks spiritual side organization man being. This paper proposes holistic framework to spirituality work. Taking systems approach discusses how training, cultural structural interventions directed four sub-systems organization, namely, culture, leadership, structure people, help promote also organizational individual outcomes Introduction “Spirituality is creeping into office”, reported June 1995 issue Business Week; “...And companies turning inward in search ‘soul’ way foster creativity motivate leaders” (pp 82). Another survey conducted 1999 sociologist from Princeton University indicated that more than ten respondents an increased interest over previous year (cited Higgins, 2000). There little doubt practitioners scholars interested know integrate organizations. literature on exploded late 1990s (e.g., Mitroff & Denton, 1999; Neal, 2000; Quatro, 2002; Giacalone Jurkiewicz, 2003). not fad. setting up group management, religion Academy testifies relevance this stream research. objectives to: a. Propose b. Discuss c. Identify opportunities for future research relatively new concept scholars’ Schools Thought tend have downplay fact we feelings needs. realizes work-machines; needs emotions. Managers trained understand “the human organization” (Likert, 1967) pay attention inter-personal issues such teamwork, communications, motivation, conflict management. extends current management thoughts providing another – It argues need look beyond incorporate dimension life. Specifically, it explores organizations affects behavior performance.