A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior
Purpose: This paper seeks to explore the influence of workplace spirituality on employee behavior within organizational settings. Design: Systems thinking is used to explore various interrelated concepts of workplace spirituality (WPS). This study delves into the intricate interactions between WPS a...
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| description | Purpose: This paper seeks to explore the influence of workplace spirituality on employee behavior within organizational settings. Design: Systems thinking is used to explore various interrelated concepts of workplace spirituality (WPS). This study delves into the intricate interactions between WPS and its impact on employee behavior. By highlighting the significance of WPS, the research establishes a foundation for fostering innovation and creativity, facilitating meaningful connections among employees within organizations. Additionally, WPS plays a crucial role in reducing workplace incivility. Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs) as part of a systems thinking approach are utilized to visually depict the complex interplay of variables and feedback loops within organizations, offering insights into polarities and presenting a long-term perspective on how spiritual initiatives affect the workplace. Results: The findings indicate that WPS assists employees in comprehending their roles, enhancing productivity, increasing motivation, and fostering job satisfaction. Furthermore, WPS contributes to improved employee engagement, satisfaction, and decision-making. Significance: The research underscores the explicit involvement of employees in achieving favorable outcomes and enhances our understanding of the perceptions held by employers and employees regarding their roles and engagement. The study suggests that enhancing employees’ performance is achievable in workplaces where individuals comprehend their roles and align them with the job objectives. Novelty: This paper is unique in two aspects. Firstly, it strives to integrate the fragmented and diverse literature on the outcomes of WPS using a systems thinking approach. Secondly, it raises awareness, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan, regarding the importance of incorporating organizational capabilities into organizational practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-de24ce1ddd3d4d9eac2a02358cb102af2024-01-26T14:11:16ZengMDPI AGAdministrative Sciences2076-33872023-12-01141710.3390/admsci14010007A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee BehaviorSalman Iqbal0Vladimír Bureš1Marek Zanker2Muhammad Abdullah3Beth Tootell4FOMS, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Lahore 54782, PakistanFaculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech RepublicFaculty of Informatics and Management, University of Hradec Kralove, Rokitanskeho 62, 50003 Hradec Kralove, Czech RepublicFOMS, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, University of Central Punjab Lahore, Lahore 54782, PakistanSchool of Management (Manawatu Campus), Massey University, Palmerston North 4472, New ZealandPurpose: This paper seeks to explore the influence of workplace spirituality on employee behavior within organizational settings. Design: Systems thinking is used to explore various interrelated concepts of workplace spirituality (WPS). This study delves into the intricate interactions between WPS and its impact on employee behavior. By highlighting the significance of WPS, the research establishes a foundation for fostering innovation and creativity, facilitating meaningful connections among employees within organizations. Additionally, WPS plays a crucial role in reducing workplace incivility. Causal Loop Diagrams (CLDs) as part of a systems thinking approach are utilized to visually depict the complex interplay of variables and feedback loops within organizations, offering insights into polarities and presenting a long-term perspective on how spiritual initiatives affect the workplace. Results: The findings indicate that WPS assists employees in comprehending their roles, enhancing productivity, increasing motivation, and fostering job satisfaction. Furthermore, WPS contributes to improved employee engagement, satisfaction, and decision-making. Significance: The research underscores the explicit involvement of employees in achieving favorable outcomes and enhances our understanding of the perceptions held by employers and employees regarding their roles and engagement. The study suggests that enhancing employees’ performance is achievable in workplaces where individuals comprehend their roles and align them with the job objectives. Novelty: This paper is unique in two aspects. Firstly, it strives to integrate the fragmented and diverse literature on the outcomes of WPS using a systems thinking approach. Secondly, it raises awareness, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan, regarding the importance of incorporating organizational capabilities into organizational practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/14/1/7decision-makingsystems thinkingemployee commitmentemployee involvementemployee performanceorganization capability |
| spellingShingle | Salman Iqbal Vladimír Bureš Marek Zanker Muhammad Abdullah Beth Tootell A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior Administrative Sciences decision-making systems thinking employee commitment employee involvement employee performance organization capability |
| title | A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior |
| title_full | A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior |
| title_fullStr | A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior |
| title_full_unstemmed | A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior |
| title_short | A System Dynamics Perspective on Workplace Spirituality and Employee Behavior |
| title_sort | system dynamics perspective on workplace spirituality and employee behavior |
| topic | decision-making systems thinking employee commitment employee involvement employee performance organization capability |
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