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Ethics and spirituality are fundamental qualities of what it means to be human. The practice of each however differs strongly from one individual to another, informed by their respective social and cultural environment. Spirituality extends beyond ethics to provide a framework for human development. Spirituality traditionally includes, but is not restricted to, religious beliefs and practices. It is defined as a belief in a higher spirit or energy (God, gods, or undefined universal entities) and involves a greater consciousness of self and of the interconnectedness of humankind with other life forms. This awareness shapes one’s relationship to one’s social and natural environment.
The interest in spirituality in relation to ethics and management has grown significantly over the past few decades. The emerging field of workplace...
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Rozuel, C. (2013). CSR and Spirituality. In: Idowu, S.O., Capaldi, N., Zu, L., Gupta, A.D. (eds) Encyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-28036-8_356
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