Abstract
Researchers studying the contemporary workplace have turned their attention to exploring workplace spirituality using the culturally contextual lens. Literature in this domain of organizational behaviour theories is dominated by Western studies, with only a few from Eastern contexts. Moreover, the application of Hindu principles, such as psychometric scales based on Hindu teachings, remains understudied. Therefore, to bridge the gap in OB literature, our study conceptualized and validated a contemporary Hindu Work Orientation Scale. Using a mixed-methods, six dimensions were identified: Dharma-driven righteous ājīvika (livelihood), Kartavya (duty-orientation), Karma Yoga, Seva Bhava (service and welfare consciousness), Santosh (contentment), and Meaningfulness Orientation. An initial item pool generated using inductive and deductive approaches was refined to an 18-item, seven-point Likert scale. Data were collected from employees in Delhi-NCR. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses confirmed a six-factor structure with robust psychometric properties, extracting a six-factor and eighteen-item seven-point positively rated multidimensional Likert scale. Convergent validity was demonstrated through positive correlations with the Purushartha framework (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha), while predictive validity was established via significant associations with job satisfaction. Discriminant validity was supported by negative correlations with workplace conflict. Measurement invariance across gender further confirmed the scale’s stability. This study is one of the first to develop and validate a six-factor model of work orientations based on Hindu principles, directly applicable in organizational settings.
Presenters
Suhans BansalAssistant Professor, Management, Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies, Delhi, India
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2026 Special Focus—Indigenous Spiritualities in Global Perspective
KEYWORDS
Hindu Work Orientation, Psychometric Analysis, Scale Development, Scale Validation
