Spirituality and Organization

Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-1-84920-117-9
Verlag: Lucky Duck Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

The subject of spirituality and organization has emerged as a significant focus of study during the past decade, yet considerable challenges remain in understanding the nature of this phenomenon.
In this groundbreaking text, Bell and Scott demonstrate how the study of spirituality can be developed by bringing sociological and psychological understandings of religion to bear on contemporary organizational practices. Charting the rise of contemporary spiritualities which pose a challenge to rationalized modernity at the turn of the twenty-first century, the authors draw on wide ranging evidence to demonstrate the importance of spirituality in diverse cultural contexts and at different historical moments.
The book argues for greater pluralism in understanding spirituality and organization through the adoption of a broader range of methodological and theoretical perspectives. It is ideal for students of organizational behaviour, leadership, and spirituality and organizations.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bell, Emma

Taylor, Scott N.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Wirtschaftssoziologie, Arbeitssoziologie, Organisationssoziologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Volkskunde Volkskunde: Sitten, Traditionen, Mythen, Legenden

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Spiritual Experience
Chapter 2: Theologies of Work
Chapter 3: Spirituality as 'Power Over' versus 'Power To'
Chapter 4: Secular Work and the Problem of Meaning
Chapter 5: Alternative Spiritualities and Personal Growth
Chapter 6: From Charismatic to Spiritual Leadership
Chapter 7: Spiritual Diversity as Ideal and Practice
Chapter 8: Spirituality Beyond Organizations