Abstract
D.Phil.
The aim of this research is the development of a spiritual leadership framework or
paradigm for MBA programmes. The following research questions support the
central research problem:
Research Question One: What is meant by the concept of Spirituality (including its
link to spiritual intelligence, spiritual leadership and its challenge to the traditional
leadership view)? (Chapter Two)
Research Question Two: What are the relevant criteria for the evaluation of a
spiritual leadership development programme? (Chapter Three)
Research Question Three: What should be the framework of such a spiritual
leadership programme (elective)? (Chapter Four)
Research Question Four: What is the potential value of a spiritual leadership
elective to the MBA programme, the MBA students and how does it change their
perspective regarding leadership? (Chapter Six)
Research Question Five: Can spiritual leadership make a significant contribution to
organisations? (Chapters Two and Six)
Research Question Six: To what extent can the results of this research be
generalised to all business schools in South Africa? (Chapter Seven)