Discernment in management and organizations
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Kent D. Miller
Abstract
Discernment integrates spiritual and religious values, wisdom, and sensibilities into decision making. What can spiritual and religious traditions of discernment contribute to management and organizations? A set of authors has responded to this question and offered initial empirical evidence. This article identifies and reviews research on discernment in management and organization studies, and clarifies the nature and location of discernment within the field. It also draws together writings on discernment from outside the field, organizes their coverage according to three units of analysis - processes, practices, and meetings - and elaborates the details of discernment within each. The literature review and conceptual development offered here sets the stage for further advances in discernment research and extending discernment in management and organizations.
Abstract
Discernment integrates spiritual and religious values, wisdom, and sensibilities into decision making. What can spiritual and religious traditions of discernment contribute to management and organizations? A set of authors has responded to this question and offered initial empirical evidence. This article identifies and reviews research on discernment in management and organization studies, and clarifies the nature and location of discernment within the field. It also draws together writings on discernment from outside the field, organizes their coverage according to three units of analysis - processes, practices, and meetings - and elaborates the details of discernment within each. The literature review and conceptual development offered here sets the stage for further advances in discernment research and extending discernment in management and organizations.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Acknowledgments VII
- Contents IX
- MSR foundational research: An anthology of JMSR best papers 1
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Part I: Engagement with foundational contemporary management/organization issues
- The “Acts” of Paul: Micro-processes and new institution creation 15
- Calling to the anima mundi: On restoring soul within organizations 57
- Divine callings: Religious sensemaking in the organizational founding process 77
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Part II: Workplace religion research informing mainstream management areas
- Buying monastic products, gift or purchase? 103
- Work calling and humility: Framing for job idolization, workaholism, and exploitation 135
- The role of spiritual leadership in reducing healthcare worker burnout 153
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Part III: Approaches/methodologies of engaging core spiritual/religious principles/practices
- Black mothers at work: A contemplative and anti-oppressive approach to dismantling workplace oppression 179
- When work becomes meditation: How managers use work as a tool for personal growth 209
- Discernment in management and organizations 233
- Servant leadership from multiple domains and follower work behavior 267
- Brief biographical notes on the contributors 291
- Index 295
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Acknowledgments VII
- Contents IX
- MSR foundational research: An anthology of JMSR best papers 1
-
Part I: Engagement with foundational contemporary management/organization issues
- The “Acts” of Paul: Micro-processes and new institution creation 15
- Calling to the anima mundi: On restoring soul within organizations 57
- Divine callings: Religious sensemaking in the organizational founding process 77
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Part II: Workplace religion research informing mainstream management areas
- Buying monastic products, gift or purchase? 103
- Work calling and humility: Framing for job idolization, workaholism, and exploitation 135
- The role of spiritual leadership in reducing healthcare worker burnout 153
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Part III: Approaches/methodologies of engaging core spiritual/religious principles/practices
- Black mothers at work: A contemplative and anti-oppressive approach to dismantling workplace oppression 179
- When work becomes meditation: How managers use work as a tool for personal growth 209
- Discernment in management and organizations 233
- Servant leadership from multiple domains and follower work behavior 267
- Brief biographical notes on the contributors 291
- Index 295
