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The Catholic Social Teaching‐Inspired Work Organization

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  • Gabor Kovacs

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This paper introduces Catholic Social Teaching‐inspired (CST‐inspired) work organization based on a qualitative explorative study conducted with 11 Catholic business leaders from Hungary. The schematic model of CST‐inspired work organization suggests that this alternative form of work organization (AFWO) is based on adhering to the principles of human dignity and the dignity of work. Catholic business leaders apply initiatives and business practices that (i) support the work‐life balance and family lives of their employees, (ii) create a homely working environment, and (iii) sustain employee retention and practice a humane dismissal, if needed, within the framework of CST‐inspired work organization, to promote their employees' personal development. In return, Catholic business leaders experience noneconomic rewards like (i) a good working atmosphere, (ii) employee loyalty, and (iii) employees contributing beyond what has been formally agreed. The findings of the study that promoting human dignity and the dignity of work pay off may encourage not only Christians but any business leader.

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  • Gabor Kovacs, 2026. "The Catholic Social Teaching‐Inspired Work Organization," Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 35(2), pages 850-859, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:buseth:v:35:y:2026:i:2:p:850-859
    DOI: 10.1111/beer.12821
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