The Experience of Spirituality in a Multicultural and Diverse Work Environment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12837375 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Freda van der Walt (0000-0001-6110-0716, Central University of Technology, corresponding author), Jeremias J de Klerk (0000-0002-6284-4482, Stellenbosch University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 253-288 |
| Publication date | 2015-12-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African and Asian Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1569-2094 • E-ISSN: 1569-2108 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15692108-12341346 |
| OpenAlex | W2225378986 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 42 |
Worldwide, the study of spirituality is receiving increased attention, but very little is known about spirituality and its manifestation in African organizations. The aim of this research was to explore the experience of spirituality in a multicultural and diverse working environment, in order to enhance understanding of the functioning of spirituality in relation to diversity in the workplace. In particular, the study explores workplace spirituality from an individual and an organizational perspective within diverse organizations operating within a multicultural society. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 600 white collar workers from two organizations in different industries in South Africa. The research findings indicate that there is an inverse relationship between workplace spirituality and individual spirituality. Furthermore, the study confirmed that the experience of both personal and organizational spirituality is impacted by several diversity characteristics within a multicultural environment. In order to improve understanding of the experience of spirituality in multicultural societies and organizations, further empirical research is recommended. Globally, organizations need to realize the importance of embracing spirituality, in order to function effectively in a multicultural environment
Cultural diversity · Diversity (politics · Empirical research · Epistemology · Multiculturalism · Pedagogy · Sociology · Spirituality · Workplace Spirituality · Anthropology · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Medicine · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Social Psychology · Workplace Spirituality and Leadership
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |