Transition of Owner-Manager Faith into the Professional Environment
ISSN-Digital
2151-6561
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2022-08
Author(s)
Abstract
I develop a model explaining the process of owner-managers transitioning their Christian faith into the professional environment. Based on 20 interviews with representatives from eleven Christian-led, owner-managed firms, I find that the belief in accountability towards God, the belief in fate, and the urge to apply a moral code of conduct serve as the basis for owner-manager purpose. I find that Christian owner-managers understand their purpose in serving God and, in the context of their professional environment, in bringing God closer to stakeholders. Furthermore, my study sheds light on how Christian owner-managers enact their faith on the individual and organizational level. Thus, the developed model offers an understanding about the transition of Christian faith of owner-managers into their professional environment.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
Global Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation
Refereed
Yes
Number
11037
Event Title
82st Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
Event Location
Seattle
Event Date
August 5-9, 2022
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
266958