S p i r i t ua l i t y S t u d i e s 7 - 1 S p r i n g 2 0 2 1 8 1 Raysa Geaquinto Rocha 7.1 Suggestions for the Future Investigation Following directions for future research emerge from the discussion. One of the crucial issues in the investigation regarding spirituality and intangible assets remain in the method (Woźniak 2012; Poole 2009). as seen in the analysis of the results, most of the research is theoretical. Accordingly, it is necessary to utilize empirical researches methods regarding the dual relationship between each construct. Abductive, deductive, and inductive methods ought to be applied to strengthen the theory. Future research needs to use, for instance, mixed methodologies to establish the proposed theories. It is necessary to have a consolidation of the theory, with empirical studies about the relationship between individual and collective levels, shared contexts (ba), prerequisites, main actors, perceptions, and outputs. The following topics are suggested for use in qualitative empirical research. The relationship between spirituality and practically wise (phronetic) leaders should be investigated, although the individual levels are the most studied. As well, the process of the embodiment of practical wisdom (phronesis) by the leader of different sizes, industries, and cultures. The development of a practically wise workplace, its dimensions and characteristics should be further explored as a path to a practically wise organization. The role of spirituality in developing suitable shared contexts for the embodiment of the collective practical wisdom is necessary for leaders to learn and develop appropriate shared contexts. The ba itself should be further investigated, for example, which dimensions are most important for each type of industry. How each culture perceives and manages their shared contexts are relevant to understanding more profoundly the phenomena. In times of pandemic, home office, and increased use of online tools, it is intriguing how the virtual ba can be used effectively with the complete absence of the physical ba. The impact of spirituality on the creation of knowledge and organizational learning and the outcome, either innovation, inner improvement, improved performance, social good, or economic value. Leadership succession and impacts on organizational spirituality and practical wisdom. Even the non-genuine use of spirituality shall be studied, such as the effects of spiritual rhetoric to explore employees and enter in a specific market. Acknowledgement The study was supported by NECE – Research Center in Business Sciences funded by the Multiannual Funding Program of R & D Centers of FCT– Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Portugal, under the project UIDB/04630/2020. This research is also being supported by a Research Grant sponsored by Santander Totta.
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