Exploring Employee Engagement, Globalization, and Christian

Discussion Question:

Exploring Employee Engagement, Globalization, and Christian Worldview

Hardy (Chapter 2) traces the theological evolution of Christian thought relative to work in God’s world. Briefly delineate your understanding of Hardy’s thinking, as well as your personal response. Connect all of this to at least 3 HR-practice implications relative to employee engagement/retention and globalization (Valentine Chapters 5 and 16).

Note: You will have to reference the course resource for assigned chapter.

Course References:

Hardy, L. (1990). The fabric of this world: Inquiries into calling, career choice, and the design of human work. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans. ISBN: 9780802802989.

Keller, T. (2012). Every good endeavor: Connecting your work to God’s work. New York, NY: Dutton/Penguin Group. ISBN: 9780525952701.

Valentine, S. R., Meglich, P. A., Mathis, R. L., & Jackson, J. H. (2025). Human resource management (17th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage. ISBN: 978035789928