Date of Award

2025

Degree Type

Open Access Dissertation

Degree Name

Management, PhD

Program

Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management

Advisor/Supervisor/Committee Chair

Jay Prag

Dissertation or Thesis Committee Member

Katharina Pick

Dissertation or Thesis Committee Member

Bernie Jaworski

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© 2025 Daniel Crute

Keywords

Bible, Biblical, Leadership, Management

Abstract

Leadership is fundamental to human relations and society but involves many mysteries. Based on the premise that human nature has been consistent over time, this study investigates an ancient text, the most published book in history, with three research questions: What are key insights for leaders from a biblical worldview? How do those insights align with current scholarship? How do they add to our understanding to help current leaders? Key points were drawn from all 66 books of the Bible. Using inductive research methods, 310 key points were comparatively analyzed, grouped into common themes, and organized into a conceptual model, with 9 topics, under 3 domains. Elements of the model were compared with recent scholarship, noting the unique emphases from a biblical perspective. Implications and applications of the model were considered, highlighting the interactions between the elements that enable the conceptual model to be utilized as a wholistic perspective on leadership and management. Recommendations for future study are proposed, building on the three research questions. The study seems to validate the initial thesis: The Bible lays a foundation for effective leadership and management that has stood the test of time and provides helpful insights and guidance for today’s leaders.

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9798280783553

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