“The Perceived Importance Of Spirituality Amongst Employees In The Workplace” A Qualitative Study Based On Manufacturing Industries.

Abstract

This paper attempts to explore the perceived importance of spirituality in the workplace in different generational groups, in the general workforce of the manufacturing Industries in Vadodara. This exploration carried out a clearly under-explored area of ​​research in the workplace.

Therefore, this study is the first of its kind. To make this research possible, we conducted an extensive literary study and conducted 10 semi-structured interviews with people from three different age groups: – 18-30, 30-45, and 45-65. The resulting product revealed the perceptions of the phenomenon of spirituality in the workplace, and the variations in these perceptions across different generations; differences and similarities interpreted between spirituality and religion in the workplace; relevance of spirituality in the workplace; and its impacts on the individuals’ organizational commitment. In addition, the research paves the way for future research, including a broader perspective that may be useful for industrial management.