Spiritual Values in Managerial Decision-Making and Team Management: Toward a Hierarchical Model of Managerial Values
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Luiza Alekseeva
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In contexts shaped by technological change, economic uncertainty, and rising social expectations, organizations are increasingly expected to reconcile performance with ethical responsibility and human development. This article examines the role of spiritual values in managerial decision-making and team management and proposes a hierarchical model of managerial values represented as a colored pyramid. The study is based on a conceptual analysis of the literature on workplace spirituality, spiritual leadership, ethical management, and organizational behavior. Spiritual values are defined not in religious terms, but as universal inner orientations related to meaning, authenticity, integrity, compassion, transcendence, and commitment to the common good. The analysis shows that spiritual values deepen managerial judgment, reinforce ethical decision-making, strengthen interpersonal relations, and contribute to employee well-being and organizational sustainability.
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Luiza Alekseeva
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