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1	Employees' perceptions about spirituality and workplace spirituality Mahlaba, Nompumelelo Penny 02 1900 (has links) This study investigated employees’ perceptions about workplace spirituality in a national government department located in KwaZulu-Natal. A constructivist and qualitative approach was followed to gain an in-depth understanding of employees’ perceptions of spirituality, based on their personal understanding and experiences. A sample of 16 participants employed in the department was interviewed using a semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was used to transcribe and assess the interviews. The findings revealed different notions of spirituality and the significance of workplace spirituality. In the workplace, employees continue to search for meaning in their work – meaning that transcends economic gain. Spirituality was perceived as being valuable for the interconnectedness and harmony that it brought to members of the organisation. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.Com (Industrial and Organisational Psychology) Spirituality Serving others Team spirit Inner being Religion Caring leadership Respect for employees 201.73 Work environment -- Religious aspects Job satisfaction -- Religious aspects Employees -- Conduct of life Religion in the workplace Spirituality
2	Employees' perceptions about spirituality and workplace spirituality Mahlaba, Nompumelelo Penny 02 1900 (has links) This study investigated employees’ perceptions about workplace spirituality in a national government department located in KwaZulu-Natal. A constructivist and qualitative approach was followed to gain an in-depth understanding of employees’ perceptions of spirituality, based on their personal understanding and experiences. A sample of 16 participants employed in the department was interviewed using a semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was used to transcribe and assess the interviews. The findings revealed different notions of spirituality and the significance of workplace spirituality. In the workplace, employees continue to search for meaning in their work – meaning that transcends economic gain. Spirituality was perceived as being valuable for the interconnectedness and harmony that it brought to members of the organisation. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.Com (Industrial and Organisational Psychology) Spirituality Serving others Team spirit Inner being Religion Caring leadership Respect for employees 201.73 Work environment -- Religious aspects Job satisfaction -- Religious aspects Employees -- Conduct of life Religion in the workplace Spirituality
3	Generational differences in the frequency and importance of meaningful work. Oakley, Florence January 2015 (has links) This thesis aimed to investigate generational differences in the frequency and importance of meaningful work in employees based on the 7 facets of the Map of Meaning. Hypotheses were tested through Analysis of Variance of secondary data. 395 participants self-reported levels of meaningful work on the Comprehensive Meaningful Work Scale. Results indicated that Generation Y had significantly lower levels of meaningful work. Generation Y had significantly lower levels of Unity (importance), Serving (frequency and importance), Expressing full potential (frequency), Reality (frequency and importance) and Inspiration (frequency). Significant differences occurred mainly between Generation Y and Baby boomers, with some significant differences between Generation Y and Generation X and no significant differences between Generation X and Baby boomers. Results showed that overall frequency and importance levels were significantly lower for Generation Y. Overall frequency levels were lower than overall importance levels, which suggests that employees’ desire for meaningful work may not be satisfied. In light of this evidence, it is suggested that to improve organisational outcomes such as engagement, retention and performance, managers should provide opportunities for employees to engage in meaningful work with particular focus on Generation Y. Employees themselves should take responsibility to find meaning in their own work and life because engagement in meaningful activities can lead to satisfaction, belonging, fulfilment and a better understanding of one’s purpose in life. generation generational differences meaningful work meaning map of meaning analysis of variance ANOVA employees employee staff human resource management workplace Generation Y Generation X Baby boomers satisfaction purpose belonging fulfillment serving others unity inspiration developing inner self expressing full potential balancing tensions the Comprehensive Meaningful Work Scale

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