Workplace spirituality and organizational commitment: An integrative model

Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 211-232

  Vandenberghe, Christian ^a  

^a HEC MONTRÉAL   (Canada)

Author keywords

Climate for spirituality; Materialism; Organizational citizenship behaviors; Organizational commitment; Performance; Personal spirituality; Spiritual leadership; Turnover; Well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 84856798250     PISSN: 14766086     EISSN: 1942258X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14766086.2011.599146     Document Type: Review

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