Venture Inward

Is capitalism Christian? Is there a Christian perspective on business? How should a Christian use power in the workplace? In addressing such difficult questions as these, Business Through the Eyes of Faith demonstrates how God can dwell at the center of one's life even in the secular marketplace. Here is pragmatic affirmation of the role that committed Christians can play in the business world. The authors stress the connections between Christian principles and good management and provide biblical passages that support their principles and relate them to the practical issues faced by Christian managers. Issues such as employee motivation, workplace communication, business leadership, the role of profit, and social responsibility are all addressed in concrete terms and reinforced by short vignettes, suggested biblical passages to explore, and commentaries from contemporary theorists and practitioners. Business Through the Eyes of Faith shows that business can and should be a reflection of God's kingdom. It is an invaluable resource for Christian business students, managers, and those who wish to understand the concerns and motives of Christians in the business world.

About the author

Richard C. Chewning is professor of business at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. John W. Eby is academic dean at Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana. Shirley J. Roels is associate professor of business at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh Lynn Cayce, Richard Chewning, Richard C. Chewning
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.09.1990
• EAN: 9780060613501
• ISBN: 978-0-06-061350-1
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION: Christianity / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Leadership, PHILOSOPHY: Social, RELIGION: CHRISTIAN THOUGHT, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Business Ethics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Project Management, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY: Ethics & Moral Philosophy, RELIGION: Ethics