RT Journal Article
T1 Productivity in religious orders: a management by values applied approach.
A1 Jurado-Caraballo, María Ángeles
A1 Rodríguez-Fernández, María Mercedes
K1 Órdenes y congregaciones religiosas - Gestión
K1 Valores (Filosofía) - Trabajo
AB Purpose: In this theoretical-empirical study, we analyse work methodologies of Spanish Religious Orders, and theirrelationship with productivity, efficacy and efficiency.Design/methodology/approach: In the literature review we have compiled all the applicable theories. Amongstthem, Management by Values stands out and has served as the framework for the hypotheses. To test the latter, wehave obtained data from face-to-face surveys, obtaining 112 valid answers. Ordinary Least Squares and LogitModel have been proposed.Findings: A greater compromise of the individual with the organization generated greater values of productivity,and its higher value in the case of the female Orders when compared to the male Orders.Research limitations: The conclusions presented here only refer to the data of religious organizations of M alaga(Spain) that have been analysed. Future research should consider the changes brought about by the possiblemerger of the different Orders and the analysis of the social work of the Church through its non-profit organizations (C aritas or Manos Unidas).Practical implications: This study can be translatable to profit-seeking organizations. If work methodology andcoordinating tasks are appropriate for religious organizations, then they should also be beneficial for-profitcompanies.Originality/value: Management by Values occupies an essential place in the direction and coordination of dailytasks and the life of religious communities. Their levels of productivity, efficacy and efficiency are a result of thestrong link that joins the members to the aim of the organization.
PB Elsevier
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/32401
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/32401
LA eng
NO Jurado-Caraballo, M. Á., & Rodríguez-Fernández, M. (2021). Productivity in religious orders: A management by values applied approach. Heliyon, 7(3).
NO This research received funding from Junta de Andalucía (Spain)through Research Group SEJ-603 “Organizational Performance”.
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 21 ene 2026