The relationship between spirituality and work performance

The purpose of this study was to determine managers perceptions of the relationship between spirituality and work performance. The sample consisted of twelve senior managers from different organisations. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather the data. The data was qualitatively analysed and themes were identified. The findings indicated that spirituality promotes the healthy development of individuals by assisting with their own self-awareness, helping them find inner peace and dealing with stress and depression. Respondents also felt that spirituality enhances teamwork and redefines the concept of success in terms of engaging in competition, having unselfish motives and encouraging honesty. Based on the findings, recommendations were made for practice and for future research.

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George Honiball es un psicólogo industrial que actualmente reside en Sudáfrica. Ha trabajado anteriormente tanto en Irlanda como en Inglaterra. George ha trabajado como consultor de gestión para 2 de las 5 grandes firmas de consultoría y actualmente es el ejecutivo de recursos humanos en Incredible Connection, un minorista que vende productos de tecnología al público.

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The purpose of this study was to determine managers'' perceptions of the relationship between spirituality and work performance. The sample consisted of twelve senior managers from different organisations. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather the data. The data was qualitatively analysed and themes were identified. The findings indicated that spirituality promotes the healthy development of individuals by assisting with their own self-awareness, helping them find inner peace and dealing with stress and depression. Respondents also felt that spirituality enhances teamwork and redefines the concept of success in terms of engaging in competition, having unselfish motives and encouraging honesty. Based on the findings, recommendations were made for practice and for future research.