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The Evaluative Framework for Workplace Spirituality Assessments: Working Our Strengths and Strengthening Our Work

In: Handbook of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace

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  • David S. Steingard

    (Erivan K. Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University)

  • Ronald L. Dufresne

    (Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University)

Abstract

In this chapter, we develop and pilot-test a framework with which we evaluate workplace spirituality assessments (WSAs). WSAs are used empirically to measure some aspect of workplace spirituality. Building upon Gardner’s work on multiple intelligences and previous reviews of the workplace spirituality literature, we develop a framework with four different evaluative filters. First, we determine which approach to workplace spirituality the WSA concerns, including metaphysical transcendence, existential meaning-making, or religio-spiritual. Next, we assess which foundation of spiritual intelligence is considered, be it computational, empirical, operational, or teleological. Then, we consider whether the WSA is contextualized by cultural bounds and if the WSA considers workplace spirituality critically. Last, we argue that WSAs should be held to the standard of rigor, relevance, and reciprocality. The evaluative framework allows for study- and field-level reflection on the state of WSAs and directs our attention to potential areas of focus.

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  • David S. Steingard & Ronald L. Dufresne, 2013. "The Evaluative Framework for Workplace Spirituality Assessments: Working Our Strengths and Strengthening Our Work," Springer Books, in: Judi Neal (ed.), Handbook of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 455-487, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-1-4614-5233-1_28
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5233-1_28
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