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Q) Based on what you know so far, what would be the most important actions Tyson could take to improve its claim as a leader in spirituality in the workplace?

Q) In terms of your values, consider whether it is sufficient to meet the criteria for instrumental spirituality or whether you, as a manager, would strive for authentic spirituality. Why?

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Spirituality in the Workplace Module 6: Greyston Bakery RELS 3330.2 Instructor: David Sable, PhD david.sable@smu.ca copyright © 2017 David Sable 1 Objectives ➢ Review the story of Greyston Bakery ➢ Evaluate this case study from the three frameworks for spirituality in the workplace. ➢ Introduce the distinction between instrumental spirituality and authentic spirituality. copyright © 2017 David Sable 2 Greyston: A Business and a Community Note: The images in this presentation are drawn from greyston.com and www.greyston.org Review the video here. copyright © 2017 David Sable 3 The Business Solar-powered energy For the bakery. See the Greyston Annual Report copyright © 2017 David Sable 4 Commercial Baking copyright © 2017 David Sable 5 Principles of Greyston I copyright © 2017 David Sable 6 Principles of Greyston II ➢ Three principles that lower worker turnover: 1. “not knowing” - humbleness 2. bearing witness, and 3. healing action copyright © 2017 David Sable 7 Business Development ➢ Julius Walls, a former CEO of Greyston: “…while we had 60 employees here, of those 60 employees, only eight of us did not start at entry level. All of the other employees started at entry level. Our production supervisors started at entry level.” copyright © 2017 David Sable 8 Workplace Methods at Greyston ➢a moment of silence at the start of meetings ➢ training in communication skills including “deep listening” ➢ one-day, off-site retreats ➢ Pathmaking Services copyright © 2017 David Sable 9 Community: PathMaking Services ➢ PathMaking Services help individuals gain greater clarity on their path in life. The concept of path recognizes that individuals and communities evolve over time, and that the different aspects of one’s whole being - body, heart, mind, spirit and self - are linked in their development. ➢ See http://greyston.com/about-greyston/pathmaking/ copyright © 2017 David Sable 10 Challenges at Greyston ➢ Budget constraints in the past: $14 million revenue, 180 employees, new facility  Funding decreased for nonprofit activity during the international financial crisis 20072009  ➢ Leadership changed as people leave ➢ Possible overlap with public services ➢ National reputation to maintain copyright © 2017 David Sable 11 Challenges II ➢ “Can you figure out how to become more corporate, make money as fast and as much as you can, and have the same feel for taking care of people and being engaged in their lives?” ➢ “How can you bring contemplative and spiritual practices and values to bear in a way that is integral and applicable?” copyright © 2017 David Sable 12 Framework: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ➢ What are the impacts of Greyston in terms of:  Profit and financial stability?  Social well-being of workers, suppliers, clients, and society?  The environment: pollution, waste, sustainability of natural resources? copyright © 2017 David Sable 13 Framework: Respectful Pluralism All people possess human dignity. 2. All people deserve equal respect. 3. The relationship between leaders and the workforce should be without deception or coercion. 4. Fair wages and fair working conditions should be based on a wide view of health and well-being. 5. There should be freedom to express one’s spiritual identity at work. 6. The presumption of inclusion: to the greatest extent, organizations should allow employees to express their spirituality “subject to the limiting norms of noncoercion, non-degradation, non-establishment, and in consideration of the reasonable instrumental demands of the for-profit enterprise.” - Hicks, Religion in the Workplace 1. copyright © 2017 David Sable 14 Framework: Authenticity at Work Summary Instrumental Spirituality Authentic Spirituality a. View of employee as an individual Instrumental value: a means to an end Intrinsic value: everyone valued as human b. View of spiritual practices Good in so far as practices improve organizational performance Good in so far as practices promote the development of the whole person c. Purpose Maximize shareholder value Create sustainable value for people, including stakeholders d. Ethics Doing good in order to do better financially Doing good balanced with financial stability copyright © 2017 David Sable 15 Weekly Assignment ➢ 1) Module 5: Based on what you know so far, what would be the most important actions Tyson could take to improve its claim as a leader in spirituality in the workplace? ➢ 2) Module 6: In terms of your values, consider whether it is sufficient to meet the criteria for instrumental spirituality or whether you, as a manager, would strive for authentic spirituality. Why? copyright © 2017 David Sable 16 Spirituality in the Workplace Module 5: Case Study Tyson Foods RELS 3330.2 Instructor: David Sable david.sable@smu.ca copyright © 2017 1 Objectives ➢ Describe a case study of Tyson’s Foods* in the context of the U.S. agricultural industry ➢ Apply our three frameworks for evaluating spirituality in the workplace * The sources for this presentation are taken from a case study by Prof. Cathy Driscoll, SMU, Tyson’s corporate web site, and the GRACE Communications Foundation. copyright © 2017 2 Frameworks for Our Analysis ➢I Respectful Pluralism ➢ II Authenticity at Work ➢ III Corporate Social Responsibility copyright © 2017 3 Background Tyson Foods copyright © 2017 4 Core Values in Workplace Spirituality Core values of Tyson Foods, Inc.: ➢ We feed our families, nation, and world with trusted food products. ➢ We serve as stewards of the animals, land, and environment. ➢ We strive to provide a safe work environment for our Team Members. ➢ We strive to be a faith-friendly company. ➢ We strive to honor God and be respectful of each other, our customers, and other stakeholders ➢ Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace copyright © 2017 5 Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace ➢ ➢ The Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace was established in the U.S. at the Walton School of Business, University of Arkansas, in 2007 by a grant from Tyson Foods, Inc. Explore their plan at http://tfsw.uark.edu/about.php copyright © 2017 6 Analysis: Framework for Respectful Pluralism copyright © 2017 7 Industry Context The myth of where our meat comes from: ➢ ➢ ➢ http://www.themeatrix.com/ Meat processing and packaging is a “dirty business” and the activities of the meat industry are scrutinized and criticized by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as regulatory agencies for some of their unsustainable and unsafe business practices. Historically the meat processing industry has not been closely monitored due to the political pressures of industry lobbyists from the largest agricultural companies. copyright © 2017 8 The Dark Side: ➢ 2015 Cruelty to Animals copyright © 2017 9 Analysis: Framework for CSR: Triple Bottom Line ➢ People, Planet, Profit In preparation for your weekly assignment find at least one independent review of Tyson Foods in terms of corporate social responsibility, in addition to the required reading for this module. Include what you find in your response to this week’s module assignment. copyright © 2017 10 Analysis: Framework for Authenticity at Work copyright © 2017 11 Weekly Assignment 1. 2. If you had legal access to whatever information you wanted, what else would you want to know about Tyson Foods? Based on what you know so far, what would be the most important actions Tyson could take to improve its claim as a leader in spirituality in the workplace? copyright © 2017 12
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Q) Based on what you know so far, what would be the most important actions Tyson could
take to improve its claim as a leader in spirituality in the workplace?

Although one of the core principles of Tyson Foods, Inc. is to be a leader in spirituality where by
it strives to honor God and respect all human, customer, and stakeholder, it has not fully lived to
the expectations. Tyson foods have its core values enshrined at the heart of spirituality and
claims to be a center of faith and spirituality. Its actions in the past have proven right since it has
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