The article proposes a framework utilizing the Person-Organization (P-O) fit approach to facilitate spirituality in the workplace. The article argues that spirituality can be described on a continuum varying from low to high at both individual and organizational levels. The interaction of the two continuums is then used to suggest a model to facilitate workplace spirituality. Thus, the approach is to first consider the interaction of person (individual) and situation (organization) factors and then depending on the (in)compatibility of these two factors, look for specific ways to facilitate spirituality at work. Various suggestions and examples are included to illustrate the practical implementation of our recommendations.
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to explore how practical wisdom rooted in Buddhism can help modern managers make decisions in contemporary business organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
– The paper suggests a model explaining how individual level Buddhist beliefs in Dependent Origination are reflected in behavior of individual through mindfulness, compassion and expansion of self. The model also explores the consequences of above mentioned behavior in terms of individual, group and organizational level decision making, respectively.
Findings
– The paper develops propositions which demonstrate the possibility of applying the practical wisdom of Buddhism into the individual, group and organizational decision-making processes. The paper proposes an integrative model and suggests initiatives that can be taken in business organizations and business schools for applying the practical wisdom gleaned from the Buddhist traditions.
Research limitations/implications
– The paper brought the core concepts of Buddhism as the main point of application in the decision-making process in management. However, this approach is perhaps difficult to grasp for the readers who may not be as conversant with that tradition.
Originality/value
– Rich eastern traditions have remained underexplored in contemporary business literature. This paper examines the potential contributions from the Buddhist heritage in the crucial decision-making domain in management.
The article tries to explore the role of workplace spirituality in relationship between organizational culture and organizational effectiveness. Denison’s theory of organizational culture and effectiveness is used for articulation of the above relationship. Denison’s framework focuses on four cultural traits: involvement, consistency, adaptability and mission. These traits collectively facilitate an organization’s capabilities for integrating and coordinating internal resources as well as its adaptation of the external environment, thereby leading to organizational effectiveness. All these cultural traits and their relationship with spirituality and organizational effectiveness are discussed in the article. This article is an attempt to emphasize that organizational culture should give a place for spiritual expression.
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