Exploring the meaning of work through a transcendental frame

Abstract

Purpose Despite the advancement, it appears that much has to be done to clarify the understanding of the effects of the meaning of work (MOW) in the lives. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to explore such a theoretical stream by means of the Spiritism Doctrine (SD) tenets. In fact, the spiritual knowledge derived from this religion alludes to aspects worthy of investigation. Design/methodology/approach Religious lens serves as a robust frame to approach the MOW, given that people’s beliefs likely shape their view about work. Toward that end, it examines pivotal aspects of MOW literature and the SD revelations thereof. Findings The wise revelations and teachings from the spirits examined throughout this paper suggest that work embraces one of God’s laws. In this regard, the SD tenets deepen this by providing sound explanations, reflections and arguments about the MOW, as well as highlighting that we all must do the best in the work regardless of the profession or activity. In doing so, this paper is serving the neighbors by fulfilling or at least mitigating their needs and consequently engaging in something indefinitely greater than the own desires, that is, the celestial Father’s wish. Practical implications There is no denying that the knowledge brought by the SD, as a source of transcendental epistemology, has deep implications for workers and organizations likewise. Overall, such knowledge enriches the understanding of a very important theme to human beings through an understudied but also insightful lens. Originality/value Therefore, this essay contributes to the MOW through transcendental epistemology (Maslow, 1993). Rather, it focuses on a very sensitive issue (work) and its corresponding implications to mankind through the knowledge of a spiritual and religious framework. In addition, such endeavor also adds to the field of management, spirituality and religion Interest Group of Academy of Management.

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“…The construct of meaning does not have an equation that works for everyone: it differs from one employee to another. It is believed that employees in the same positions feels differently about their work meaningfulness (Clausen and Borg, 2011;Buonomo et al, 2020;Vasconcelos, 2022). 2-Competence: Literature illustrates the difficulty of identifying a holistic definition of competence because of its relation to multiple elements.…”

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“…Nowadays, the psychological conception of suffering is managed by providing tools to regulate emotions at work (Robina-Ramírez and Pulido-Fernández, 2019;Robina-Ramírez et al, 2020b). In the business scenario, the role of transcendence and spirituality is playing a key role to appropriately channel adversity (Gupta et al, 2014;Counted et al, 2020;Sanchez-Hernández et al, 2020b;Vasconcelos, 2021).…”

“…In managing the unexpected situations which can increase the gap between what society demands of the individual and their response, emotions, attitudes, and conscience come into play. Spirituality helps to give direction and prioritise each of them based on a pattern developed by the individual themselves from their beliefs and values (Vasconcelos, 2021).…”