Beyond traditional engagement: An empirical assessment of the nomological network of the human spirit at work

Kumar, Vibhash (2025) Beyond traditional engagement: An empirical assessment of the nomological network of the human spirit at work. PURUSHARTHA - A journal of Management, Ethics and Spirituality, 17 (1). pp. 94-115. ISSN 0975-024X

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Abstract

Engagement is a widely recognized concept globally, crucial for assessing and predicting job and organizational performance. However, some question the need for new constructs that resemble established ones. Similarly, workplace spirituality varies in academic definitions, challenging its validity. Yet, emerging literature suggests a clear link between spirituality at work (SAW) and engagement at work (EAW), both connected to the human spirit, albeit unexplored empirically. This research aims to establish epistemological congruence between EAW and SAW. Drawing on existing literature emphasizing their similarities, this study integrates them as 'Engagement of Human Spirit at Work' (EHSW). Analyzing two data samples (n1=166, n2=253 respondents) confirms a robust EHSW nomological network with interrelated antecedents and consequences. This study advances EHSW literature, strengthening the theoretical foundations of engagement and workplace spirituality. This study also discusses theoretical implications, bolstering these domains within academic discourse.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: engagement | workplace spirituality | spirit at work | nomological network | job involvement | job satisfaction | in-role performance | intention to stay
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > Human Resource Management
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Dharmveer Modi
Date Deposited: 15 Jan 2025 10:01
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2025 10:01
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.21844/16202117107
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/9015

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