Fire Me Not, Boss! A Simplified Catholic Theological Reflection on Abusive Supervision in the Workplace
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https://doi.org/10.55544/ijrah.5.6.1Keywords:
Abusive supervision, Human dignity, Sustainable Development Goals, Theological reflection, WorkAbstract
Theological reflection is an inclusive practice that widens one’s horizon in confronting life’s realities. This paper explores the various models of theological reflection. Using the combined stages common to these models, the author formulated simplified and more practical steps of unveiling, unraveling, and unceasing. The process is then applied to a particular case study in the workplace, which is highlighted in the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 8 which aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Three recurrent themes became evident through analysis of the worker’s testimony in the sample case: human dignity, work, and abusive supervision. These themes were then explained using the realms of human experience and Christian tradition. The paper hopes to encourage everyone to engage in a simple but systematic theological reflection to form a commitment to making a moral response to any significant life issues.
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