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Examining the Level of Workplace Spirituality among the Employees of Indian MSMEs

Sapna Rani*

Mahila Mahavidyalaya P.G. College, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.

Periodicity:July - September'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.19.1.20951

Abstract

The concept of spirituality has existed for a long time, but the integration of spirituality in the workplace is a development that is still in its early stages. It has emerged in the field of management science as firms recognize that employees are no longer content with materialistic rewards, such as money, and are seeking deeper fulfillment. Firms must ensure that their staff members bring their entire selves to work rather than simply their muscles and intellect. Therefore, spirituality should be productively incorporated into the workplace. Thus, recognizing the importance of workplace spirituality, this study investigated the level of workplace spirituality among employees of Indian MSMEs by taking a sample of 470 employees. The findings of the study revealed that out of 470 employees, the majority of employees, i.e., 316 (67.20%), have a low to moderate level of workplace spirituality. Therefore, it is imperative for organizations to establish a conducive climate that allows employees to maintain a harmonious balance between work and their personal lives, ensuring that their work does not conflict with their fundamental nature and their aspiration to live fulfilling lives as individuals.

Keywords

Workplace Spirituality, Indian MSMEs, Uttarakhand, Chi-Square, Employees, Materialistic Rewards.

How to Cite this Article?

Rani, S. (2024). Examining the Level of Workplace Spirituality among the Employees of Indian MSMEs. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 19(1), 51-60. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.19.1.20951

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