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This discussion examines the feasibility and necessity of measuring workplace spirituality within organizations.

July 2, 2003Journal of Organizational Change Management128 citations

Point‐counterpoint: measuring workplace spirituality

KKKeiko KrahnkeJohn Wiley & Sons (United States)RGRobert A. GiacaloneTexas State University CJCarole L. JurkiewiczUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte

Key Points

This discussion examines the feasibility and necessity of measuring workplace spirituality within organizations.
Presented arguments for and against the measurement of workplace spirituality.
Discussed both quantitative methods and qualitative research approaches.
Analyzed different perspectives on spirituality in organizational contexts.
No consensus reached on the necessity of measuring spirituality in the workplace.
Arguments for measurement emphasized potential benefits for organizational culture.
Counterarguments highlighted the ineffable nature of spirituality, complicating measurement efforts.

Abstract

Presents a point‐counterpoint discussion on whether or not we can – or should – measure something as ineffable as spirituality in organizations. Topics covered include “Workplace spirituality: on the need for measurement” and “Towards wholeness in spirituality research: embracing other ways of knowing”

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