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The Case Study of Ralph Emerson and Biblical Integration

Alejandro Cuervo

Department of Business, Liberty University

BMAL 700: DSL Program Orientation (B06)

Dr. Dalton Mathis

September 17, 2023

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Abstract

By delving into the case study of Ralph Emerson, a bank employee, and his superior, Ellen, it is

possible to ascertain whether Ralph's termination was unjust and how this situation is connected

to God's character. When considering our professional lives, there are numerous examples of

incorporating God's character into our work life. These attributes enable individuals to perform

duties more effectively, and for individuals who lack leadership attributes, the reverse is also the

case. These attributes indicate leaders who possess high ethical standards and consistently

produce results that surpass expectations. In the Bible, there are great examples of how to behave

in the workplace. We can find these examples in 2 Thessalonians 3:15 and Ephesians 6:13-16.

Remember to “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established” (Proverbs

16:3, 1966). As we analyze the personality traits of Ralph Emerson and the lack of managerial

experience, we gain insight into how these factors contribute to comprehension of the Bible's

interpretation of the distinct roles and duties of employees and supervisors.

Keywords: Leadership, characteristics, character, leadership outcome, honesty

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The Case of Ralph Emerson and Biblical Integration

This situation shows the importance of being open and honest with each other while

comparing ourselves to others. This kind of attitude not only benefits you and everyone around

you, but also shows who Jesus is without ever mentioning His name. The key to honesty and

fairness is to look at both the past and present behavior of the person accused of wrongdoing.

This is important because it helps you figure out if there's a pattern and if it is time to terminate

someone. God is clear regarding worker exploitation and how he wants to ensure people are held

accountable in a fair way. Ellen followed God's instructions to terminate Ralph and gave him

ample chances to fix what he did wrong, and when he couldn't, she acted quickly but fairly.

According to (Brown et al., 2023) Leadership development is an integral part of any

organization's internal business objectives, and the development of effective leaders is a process

of continuous character development and personal integrity. These were areas where Ralph

Emerson was lacking as a leader. “Authentic leaders also demonstrate strong ethical values and

integrity, and they show concern for the well-being of others, thereby creating leader–follower

trust. Leadership authenticity enhances employees’ trust because authentic leaders demonstrate

consistency in their actions and beliefs” (Asier, 2023). He didn’t have the power to influence his

employees, or elicit their confidence, both essential for success.

Leadership

Leadership development at any level of an organization is dependent on accountability,

morality, and trust. This is especially true when looking at leadership development from a

biblical perspective. It is essential for us to demonstrate empathy towards fellow human beings.

As employers, it is our responsibility to recognize and address the stress and distress of

employees. In the case of Ralph, it is evident that he desires to excel in his role yet finds it

difficult to do so. Ellen provides him with numerous opportunities to rectify his leadership

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deficiencies and misdeeds. Ralph's inability to do so ultimately resulted in his termination. It is

essential for Christian employers to view their employees as individuals and to demonstrate

sympathy when they are in difficulty. Transparency is as important to leadership as it is to its

leaders. By keeping others in line, we can shine a light that others want to be in. (Birchley, 2018)

the character of the individual is often a fundamental element of judicial analysis. An

understanding of the concept of the best interests of the individual may be gained through an

involvement in the philosophy of welfare. These philosophies utilize human nature to provide an

objective inventory of the qualities necessary for human wellbeing. It is often said that there is an

important distinction between a person's reputation and their character. Reputation is what

people think and say about a person, whereas character is what the divine and angels know about

a person.

Business Ethics

Ellen undoubtedly was concerned about her power over her employees and wanted to

ensure that she was giving Ralph every opportunity to improve. Ellen humbly values others more

than herself and gives Ralph guidance to improve his performance. In support of Ellens behavior

(Mukhtar et al., 2023), It is stressed by researchers that humble individuals can accurately

evaluate their own strengths without being overly confident, while narcissists are overly

confident in abilities that may not be present in them. Highly intellectual humble individuals are

highly compassionate, thoughtful, and understanding, whereas a person who is aware of their

limitations will also demonstrate empathy towards others. This is the opposite of a narcissist.

Humility comes with patience and kindness. Employers should never treat employees as if they

are a tool to be used. Business managers should never threaten or fear their employees. Instead,

they should encourage and develop their employees. How does Ellen do this? She tells Ralph

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that she has clear expectations for him and he needs to step up his game, work harder to succeed

in his new role.

Conclusion

Companies invest in career development programs for many reasons, boosting employee

performance, helping managers develop employees, introducing employees to company culture,

reinforcing core values, helping staff get promoted and advance careers, and acting as a form of

remuneration. In closing Ralph Emerson’s case study, his unwillingness to evolve as a caring and

productive manager cost him his employment. (McGhee, 2019) At work spirituality is seen in

three different ways: at the individual. The collective and the organizational level. Spiritual

leadership encompasses the values, attitudes and behaviors that motivate oneself and others to

have a spiritual sense of belonging and survival. By following God's command, Ellen, as the

employer, and Ralph, as the employee, can be Christ’s ambassadors wherever destiny takes

them. Even if facing the difficult task of being terminated, they can still succeed.

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Annotated bibliography

Asier, B. (2023). Authentic Leadership, Employee Work Engagement, Trust in the Leader, and

Workplace Well-Being: A Moderated Mediation Model. Psychology Research; Behavior

Management. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S407672

The results suggest that three components of authentic leadership have a positive effect

on employee work engagement: relational transparency (relational transparency),

internalized moral perspective (internalized moral perspective) and self-aware (self-

awareness). Furthermore, trust in the leader has a positive impact on work engagement.

Sampling and data collection were employed to compile the data, and a panel of

specialists (five university professors from Europe, one from the United Arab Emirates

and two professionals from the hospitality industry) approved the questionnaire, resulting

in a sample size of 600, with 476 valid sample responses of 79%. Structural Equation

Modeling was employed to analyze the data, and Validity and Reliability of the

Measurement Model, as well as the Links Between the latent Components of the

Structural Model, were also studied at the same time. This study is a continuation of the

work of Baquero et al., who stressed the need to understand the authentic leadership

components in the hotel industry and their impact on employees.

Birchley, G. (2018). What God and the Angels Know of us?’ Character, Autonomy, and best

Interests in Minimally Conscious State. , (3), Oxford Journal: Medical Law Review 26

420. https://doi.org/10.1093%2Fmedlaw%2Ffwx051

This report provides a systematic analysis of the way best interests are considered in

judgments concerning this population. It argues that narratives related to the

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characteristics of the patient often form an essential component of judicial deliberation.

The analysis is conducted in two parts. Firstly, Birchley attempts to elucidate the manner

in which character is taken into account in determining best interests by conducting a

philosophical analysis; secondly, he uses these insights to construct a critique of

contemporary practice. Philosophically, we can gain insight into the standard of best

interests by considering theories of prudent value, also known as the well-being

philosophy. An unmeasurable desire account may suggest that satisfying any desired

outcome at any point in time increases welfare. The results of this study demonstrate the

complexity of caring for others and the role of their character in the process. I conclude

this study with respect for those who must make such decisions for others. The report was

revised in 2018 to include additional information.

Brown, C. T., Njouondo, E., Viltz, D., & Bell, R. L. (2023). Effective Leaders Are Trained - Not

Born! Journal of Management Policy and Practice, 24(1), 32-40.

https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-

journals/effective-leaders-are-trained-not-born/docview/2787673690/se-2

The study was conclusive on the need for recurrent leadership training and the need for

sustained training. Leaders are not born; they are trained. The great man theory has been

discredited. Secondary research analyses were used to synthesize relevant literature

related to leadership training programs; Google Scholar was used, university libraries

were used, scholarly books were used, and recent peer reviewed articles were used. The

study found that recurrent leadership training programs were necessary for the

institution’s success. Leaders need to be trained to maximize their potential; training

needs to be recurring to stay up to date on the ever-evolving platform; the right people

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need to be chosen for specific training; and the value added to trainee needs to be

measurable. After reviewing the study, the conclusion of this study is that recurrent

leadership training is necessary for competitiveness.

McGhee, P. (2019). Integrating Christian Spirituality at Work: Combining Top-Down and

Bottom-Up Approaches. , (7). Religion 10 https://doi.org/10.3390/rel10070433

(McGhee, P. 2019) This article uses an organizational and theological framework to

discuss how Christian spirituality can be integrated into the workplace. It begins with a

brief overview of some of the integrative models in the literature of the SAW. Next, it

provides a new theoretical model of the Christian SAW. In this model, Christians want to

‘contribute to God's new creation’ while ‘worshiping Him’ through their work’. Both this

model and the models in the literature are considered ‘top down’ in that they guide

managers in how to incorporate employee spirituality into their work. Next, the paper

provides new bottom-up qualitative research on what working Christians believe is

necessary for improving their spirituality in the workplace. Finally, the paper concludes

by combining these two approaches to create a new theoretical work on how to best

integrate the Christian SAW and how to reap the benefits of it for an organization.

Mukhtar I, Rehman, M., Lashari, B., & Bibi, S. (2023). Impact of Intellectual Humility on

Interpersonal Conflicts and Narcissism among Teachers. Academy of Education and

Social Sciences Review, 3(1), 63. https://doi.org/10.48112/aessr.v3i1.441%0D

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of intellectual humility on

interpersonal conflicts and narcissism in teachers teaching at the university level. The

data was collected from 600 participants aged 34-45 using a purposive sampling design.

The quantitative nature of the study was based on a cross-sectional design. The scales

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used to evaluate the variables of the study were Comprehensive intellectual humility

Scale. The participants were government and private university professors. The

participants were given written informed consent and were informed about their safety,

confidentiality, anonymization, and right to withdraw. The ratio of males to females was

well balanced with 303 females to 297 males. The individuals who conducted this study

are highly respected scholars in their respective fields.

Proverbs 16:3. (1966). (The Catholic Edition of the Old and New Testament ed.). The Proverbs

Ignatuis Press.

(Swindoll, 2009) Proverbs are the central book of wisdom found in the Old Testament. Its

author, King Solomon, was uniquely qualified to be the primary author of this collection

of wisdom sayings. Unlike other biblical books, Proverbs does not attempt to provide a

comprehensive set of instructions for living an exemplary life on earth. Rather, it is

concerned solely with instructing individuals in the way of wisdom. When writing

Proverbs, Solomon expressed his hope that his readers would achieve practical justice in

all matters, and that this would be achieved through living under the authority and

guidance of God. He elucidates the purpose of the book in 1:2-6, emphasizing the

importance of imparting understanding that will influence every aspect of one's life.

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