A value-based paradigm for creating truly healthy organizations

Authors: Kriger, Mark P.; Hanson, Bruce J.

Source: Journal of Organizational Change Management, Volume 12, Number 4, 1999 , pp. 302-317(16)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

This paper proposes a set of universal values, drawn from the world's major religions, which are the basis for creating healthy organizations. These values are argued to be essential to enable both economic and spiritual ideals to thrive and to grow in modern organizations. In addition to articulating these values we propose a set of supporting activities which are necessary to foster these values. The paper is intended to shape and to guide the aspirations of organizations, their leaders and their members - to help them to identify and to articulate desirable values and behaviors rather than reflect currently realized organizational norms.

Keywords: Individual behaviour; Organizational behaviour; Organizational performance; Religion

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1108/09534819910282144

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