Workplace Spirituality as a Predictor of Teachers’ Performance in Pakistani Context

Abstract

The current study investigated the correlation between workplace spirituality and teachers’ performance. Descriptive-correlational research design was used to conduct the study. The population was comprised of all the primary school teachers working in primary schools in Sahiwal division, Punjab province, Pakistan. Multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted to select the sample. The sample was comprised of 280 primary school teachers. Two closed-ended questionnaires were adopted to collect the data. Pearson r, independent sample t-test and regression analysis were applied to analyze the data. The study’s results revealed a positive and strong correlation existed between workplace spirituality and teachers’ performance. All sub-variables of workplace spirituality were moderately correlated with teachers’ performance. Gender wise difference was found in teachers’ workplace spirituality. The results also concluded that workplace spirituality had positive effect on teachers’ performance. So, it is recommended that top management should share workplace spirituality with employees to enhance teachers’ performance at primary level.