RT Article
T1 Faith bias or religious expression: the real religious diversity challenge?
JF Journal of management, spirituality & religion
VO 14
IS 1
SP 81
OP 99
A1 King, James E., Jr.
A1 Franke, George R.
LA English
PB International Association of Management, Spirituality & Religion
YR 2017
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1670068080
AB In light of mixed results surrounding religion's influence on work-related outcomes, we explore theoretical and design alternatives in an effort to better understand and explain outcomes surrounding religious diversity. We integrate theory on social norms into the religious diversity literature in an effort to explain previous mixed findings and negative reactions toward religious group identity members in a work context. Using an experimental design that allows for the distinct treatment of workplace religious expression and religious identity, our results suggest that negative reactions are exhibited toward both in-group religious identities (i.e., Christians) and out-group religious identities (i.e., Muslims) when individuals are described as engaging in workplace religious expression. We identify perceived inappropriateness of workplace religious expression as a significant mechanism through which negative reactions toward workplace religious expressions emerge. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
K1 Religion
K1 Bias
K1 Diversity
K1 reasonable accommodation
K1 Religious Expression
K1 Social norms
DO 10.1080/14766086.2016.1249396