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Correlates of Spiritual Orientation & Managerial Effectiveness


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The present study explores the concept of "Spiritual Self", as experienced by the corporate executives. "Spiritual Self" is a very private area of life and draws upon the sources that inspire, uplift and tie an individual to the timeless truths of humanity. Thus "Spiritual Self" represents core motives that drive us in our daily life. In the present paper the "Spiritual Self" is determined using the concept of spiritual orientation and its relationship with, satisfaction, effectiveness and success in career as a manager is deduced. The study explores if other factors such as values, perceived benefits of spirituality and main worries have an impact on spiritual orientation of the managers. The findings of a questionnaire survey participated by 549 managers indicated a positive correlation between peace of mind and perceived satisfaction and success in career.
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Sunita Singh Sengupta
Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India

Abstract


The present study explores the concept of "Spiritual Self", as experienced by the corporate executives. "Spiritual Self" is a very private area of life and draws upon the sources that inspire, uplift and tie an individual to the timeless truths of humanity. Thus "Spiritual Self" represents core motives that drive us in our daily life. In the present paper the "Spiritual Self" is determined using the concept of spiritual orientation and its relationship with, satisfaction, effectiveness and success in career as a manager is deduced. The study explores if other factors such as values, perceived benefits of spirituality and main worries have an impact on spiritual orientation of the managers. The findings of a questionnaire survey participated by 549 managers indicated a positive correlation between peace of mind and perceived satisfaction and success in career.

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