Conceptualization of Organizational Spirituality from the Perspective of Nahjolbalagheh through Using Grounded Theory Strategy

Abstract

The purpose of this research was development of an organizational spirituality theory from the perspective of Nahjolbalagheh. For this, first the Sermons, Letters and Sayings of Nahjolbalagheh and the key points related to the concept of organizational spirituality were investigated and extracted. Next, scrutinizing these ideas and arguments and by focusing on the common characteristics between them, the themes of research were compiled in 21 phrases. Finally, by considering these themes and their subject matters, an organizational spirituality theory was developed from the perspective of Nahjolbalagheh based on systematic design of grounded theory. This theory included central category (God-centered), causal factors (belief, action and self-scrutiny), strategies and interactions (training and improvement, supervision and consultation), context (law-abiding), intervening conditions (self-progress and managerial power) and outcomes (commitment, useful interaction, organizational justice and social justice). Regarding the importance of nationalization of management theories and issues and with an emphasis on Islamic management in order to prevention from occurrence of conflict in ideological and administrative foundations of managers and employees, results of this research helps present national theoretical knowledge improve. Findings can also be used as a basis for evaluation of spirituality and its application in organizations.

Keywords

• islamic management
• organizational spirituality
• nahjolbalagheh
• grounded theory