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An Examination of Proxy Measures of Workplace Spirituality: A Profile Model of Multidimensional Constructs

HEADNOTE

The purpose of this paper is to suggest a theoretical foundation to operationalize the constructs of spirituality from existing established measures. Several constructs from existing literature - perceived organizational support,

affective organizational commitment, and intrinsic job satisfaction are used to measure aspects of workplace spirituality. As a result, a profile model of multidimensional constructs is used to explain the conceptual relationships.

Spirituality in the workplace is purported to benefit organizations at three levels, the societal level, organizational level, and the individual or employee level. The main function that workplace spirituality serves at the societal level is that "it increases our confidence and competence in the power of goodness" (Miller, 2001, p. 3). One example of this confidence and competence can be seen in greater levels of social responsibility by a growing number of organizations.

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