Introducing HR and Christian Worldview

Discussion Question:

Keller’s big-picture thinking relative to work in God’s world (Chapters 1–4) can be interpreted as follows:

· Design —God designed humans to work;

· Dignity —work gives humans dignity;

· Cultivation —God continues to “create” through the work of humans;

· Service —humans love God and neighbor through work.

What is your response to Keller’s big-picture thinking? How does this resonate with Hardy’s introductory thoughts? What are 3 related implications for the role of human resources (HR) as a strategic function in any business (Valentine Chapters 1–2)?

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