In this article we have sought to make several contributions to the emerging
literature on what is being called ``spirituality in business.'' First, we
have proposed a spiritual values-based model to systematically illustrate how
spirituality can be manifested in an organization and influence its performance.
Using this model as a comprehensive framework for assessment highlights
the complexity associated with implementing spirituality throughout an
organization, for it is not enough merely to integrate spirituality into the
mission statement. Instead, these ideas need to be woven into business
strategies and practices. Second, while SWA certainly has its limitations, we
believe that its values of a sense of cause, community, empowerment, work
ethic, and rich emotional expression can provide important insights into the
conditions when spirituality can benefit both employees and organizations.