The Role of Spirituality in the Workplace on the Growth of Ethical Behavior of University Employees

This study aimed to examine the role of spirituality in the workplace on the ethical behavior of employees. Spirituality in the workplace has been studied in three dimensions based on Milliman et al.(2003) model and the ethical behavior by Lussier (1993) model.
This study is an applied one by the objective and a descriptive survey by using standard questionnaire. The statistical population were the Payamnoor university staffs of Ardabil and the sample included 160 people. To analyze the data, Pearson correlation and multivariate regression were used.
The results showed that spirituality in the workplace and its dimensions; significantly and positively impact on the ethical behavior of employees. Meaningful work 0/27, sense of unity 0/4, the convergence of values 0/63 and the spirituality in the workplace could anticipate 0/37 of variation related to the ethical behavior of employees.
Using and strengthening the spirituality in the workplace, could provide the appropriate ground for the growth of the ethical behavior of employees.