Death of the Spirit in the American Workplace

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The concept of the human spirit plays a crucial role in organizational life, influencing performance beyond mere numbers. Allcorn emphasizes that management practices like downsizing and reengineering can lead to a detrimental "spiritual death" among employees. He advocates for a shift in management approaches to nurture workplace spirituality, arguing that recognizing and fostering this aspect can yield significant benefits for organizations. Through compelling examples, he demonstrates the tangible, positive outcomes of prioritizing the human spirit in the workplace.