you provided a very interesting analysis describing how you connect your field
of study in industry/organizational psychology with the lessons from the Grand
Narrative. As you pointed out, understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in
the workplace environment is very important and being able to view this
through the lense of the Grand Narrative offers a way to boost performance,
increase morale, and optimize the efficiency of operations. As Wolters would
note, the nature of a workplace is a positive and healthy environment in its
pure form of creation—when things get awry, employees get disenfranchised;
etc. it is time for a reset in order to bring those people back to a positive state
through redemption (Wolters, 2005). Furthermore, I liked how you pointed out
that a career pivot does not necessarily have to be seen as something negative
or daunting, but rather as an opportunity to find purpose once again. As our
society is filled with constant change, many people could benefit from this
understanding as they switch jobs to find the perfect fit for them—the Grand
Narrative can encourage these individuals to stay positive and look towards the
future when dealing with any adverse situations in their current work
environment. A verse from Scripture that encapsulates these ideas is Jonah 2:2
“And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the Lord, and he heard me;
out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice” (KJV). This verse
demonstrates that even in a difficult situation where one must switch
environments, however daunting the obstacle, faith in the Lord will help the
individual see the meaning and opportunity to regain purpose in spite of the
ordeal. c
References
The King James Version Cross Reference Study Bible. (2016). Barbour
Publishing, Uhrichsville, OH.
Wolters, A. M. (2005). Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational
worldview. William B. Eerdmans Pub.
