A espiritualidade no ambiente de trabalho e seu impacto no desempenho individual de motoristas profissionais atuantes no transporte rodoviário de cargas

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the level of spirituality in the work of professional drivers working in road freight transport and its impact on individual performance. For that, a quantitative research was carried out using the Inventory of Spirituality at Work (IET-29, short version) by Siqueira et al. (2014). The questionnaire was applied to a sample of 54 professional drivers from a transport company located in southern Brazil. Data were submitted to Cronbach's alpha analyzes to assess the reliability and consistency of the instrument, descriptive analyzes with the purpose of exploring the collected data, and verification of correlations, aiming to measure the relationship between variables. The research results indicated that the dimensions "sense of community" (SC) and "work as a purpose of life"(TPV) present high levels of reliability and contribution to the "Inventory of Spirituality at Work" (IET). It was also observed that the degree of spirituality of the studied professionals is at an intermediate level, which indicates that there is room for the improvement and development of spirituality in the work environment. Regarding the relationship between spirituality and individual performance, it was not possible to identify a significant and positive reaction between the variables, as confirmed by the research results. The results obtained for this specific group of workers contrast with the existing general literature that indicates a positive relationship between spirituality and work performance. However, they can provide valuable information on the subject and be used by the studied company to implement practices that promote a healthier and more welcoming work environment. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]