Fear in Organizations: a Challenge of Business Ethics From a Phenomenological Perspective

• Authors: Virgüez Jesús Enrique Beltrán , Lievano Jhony Alexander Barrera
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

This article investigates the characteristics of the phenomenon of fear in work relationships in contemporary society. In this sense, the first part describes the dynamics of current life, emphasizing the role of organizations, their bad reputation, and characterizing their operational center as a society of performance. The second part describes the phenomenon of fear, starting from some representative origins of the term, Martin Heidegger’s phenomenological perspective, and recent studies within the field of organizations. Finally, a survey conducted in the first semester of 2023 with 160 workers from different sectors about their perception of fear in the organization is presented. The findings are interpreted in light of the studied perspectives connected with the ethical responsibility of institutions and the pursuit of comprehensive well-being in work relationships.

Keywords

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Fear; organization; work; phenomenology; performance

• Publisher: Instytut Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk; Fundacja Filozofia Na Rzecz Dialogu
• Journal: Dialogue and Universalism
• Year: 2024
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 113-129

Contributors

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Virgüez Jesús Enrique Beltrán

• University Corporation Minuto de Dios, Uniminuto, Colombia.

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Lievano Jhony Alexander Barrera

• University Corporation Minuto de Dios, Uniminuto, Colombia.