Religion and Workplace Implications.

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RELIGION AND WORKPLACE IMPLICATIONS

A presentation and discussion by:

MBA 8811

Human Resource Challenges

April 14, 2003

RELIGION AND WORKPLACE IMPLICATIONS

To merely state that religion is part of our essential make-up, would be stating the obvious and indeed would be an understatement. By simply examining the historical lengths that various religions have been practiced, one can understand the significance of religion to human-kind. Although it is nearly impossible to establish a specific starting point for religions, the following table displays a few major religions and their approximate time of existence.

Religion has been and will continue to be a significant element in our lives. Further, as the self-proclaimed Melting Pot, all of the above religions, plus countless others are practiced in the United States.

For many American workers, religion and spirituality provide a direct channel for life enrichment, happiness, and success. In most cases, the fruits of religion are achieved in the person's private life. Increasingly, however, there are times when a person's religious beliefs, practices, and opinions enter the workplace, come into conflict with job responsibilities, or perhaps even come into conflict with co-workers. Additionally, if an employee for example,