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Unlocking the Interplay Between Ubuntu Philosophy and Employee Wellbeing in an African Context.

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Název: Unlocking the Interplay Between Ubuntu Philosophy and Employee Wellbeing in an African Context.
Autoři: Tayali, Esnart Mwaba1 (AUTHOR) estayali@gmail.com
Zdroj: Journal of African Business. Aug2025, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p615-631. 17p.
Témata: *EMPLOYEE well-being, *CORPORATE culture, ETHNOGRAPHIC analysis, AFRICANS, PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY relations, COLLECTIVISM (Social psychology), SOCIOCULTURAL factors
Geografický termín: SUB-Saharan Africa
Abstrakt: Despite a heightened focus on improving employee wellbeing for mutual benefits, the influence of social cultural characteristics on employee experiences within organizations remains underexplored. Existing research has largely neglected the cultural underpinnings of wellbeing, prompting studies to investigate how non-Western norms and values, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, impact employee wellbeing. This study addresses this gap by examining the influence of Ubuntu, on employee's general life and workplace wellbeing. Ubuntu, a philosophy rooted in communal relationships, shared humanity, and mutual respect. This study investigates the interplay between Ubuntu values and general life and workplace wellbeing within three Zambian organizations. This study used an ethnographic methodology with a mixed qualitative approach, including interviews, observations, and document analysis. Data from 50 purposively selected participants including HR managers, line managers, and employees were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal Ubuntu's cultural relevance in fostering inclusivity, mutual support, and growth, demonstrating its relevance for enhancing organizational practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstrakt:Despite a heightened focus on improving employee wellbeing for mutual benefits, the influence of social cultural characteristics on employee experiences within organizations remains underexplored. Existing research has largely neglected the cultural underpinnings of wellbeing, prompting studies to investigate how non-Western norms and values, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, impact employee wellbeing. This study addresses this gap by examining the influence of Ubuntu, on employee's general life and workplace wellbeing. Ubuntu, a philosophy rooted in communal relationships, shared humanity, and mutual respect. This study investigates the interplay between Ubuntu values and general life and workplace wellbeing within three Zambian organizations. This study used an ethnographic methodology with a mixed qualitative approach, including interviews, observations, and document analysis. Data from 50 purposively selected participants including HR managers, line managers, and employees were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal Ubuntu's cultural relevance in fostering inclusivity, mutual support, and growth, demonstrating its relevance for enhancing organizational practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:15228916
DOI:10.1080/15228916.2025.2492808