Religious-Spiritual Diversity in Organisations: Crafting the Religious Diversity Mosaic in Organisational Life (Inclusive Management and Diverse Thinking series)

By: Edwina Pio and Robert Kilpatrick and Peter Lineham

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Synopsis: Challenges involved in the interplay between religion and business are incredibly complex, and as such this book thoughtfully considers the critical issue of inclusion and how employers should view its importance. Whilst exploring the intricacies of organised religion, it investigates how mindful religious wisdom can be harmoniously applied within corporate and not for profit environments.This invaluable book provides an essential overview of how employees belonging to organised belief systems might interact, and how they may encounter challenges both historically and today. Chapters examine the effect that religious diversity has had on organisations throughout history, focusing on various ways that religious backgrounds can be expressed, for example, through food, dress and rites. Ultimately, the book illustrates how religious diversity can be hugely advantageous to leadership teams and can contribute to organisational thriving.Encouraging practitioners to see the advantages of religious diversity in the workplace, this insightful book will be important for managers and business leaders of any industry. It will also be highly beneficial for academics and students focusing on business, organisation studies and diversity management.