Faith and Work: An Exploratory Study of Religious Entrepreneurs
Religions 2014, 5, 780
21 Pages Posted: 26 Feb 2016
Date Written: 2014
Abstract
The influence of religion on work has not been fully explored, and, in particular, the relationship between religion and entrepreneurship as a specific type of work. This study explores the link between entrepreneurial behavior and religion. The study finds that religion, for entrepreneurs, is highly individualized, leading to the initial impression that religion and work have no relationship. Upon closer inspection, however, the study finds that religion does shape entrepreneurial activity. Entrepreneurial activity is impacted by a need for the entrepreneurs to reinterpret their work in religious terms, ending the tension for them between faith and work.
Keywords: religion, work, family
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