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Using the Theism worldview, the learner is to discuss the concept of worldview and its application to business.

1. Briefly discuss the concept of worldview and present an argument for the application of this concept to business leadership.

2.Share what you think you hold as your personal worldview. How does this worldview reflect your ontological and epistemological beliefs?

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Theism worldview and its application to business are examined. The experts persona worldview is provided.

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1. Briefly discuss the concept of worldview and present an argument for the application of this concept to business leadership.

Every person has a worldview. Essentially, ones worldview includes the basic assumptions upon which their beliefs, thoughts, actions and life are built. For example a hedonistic worldview is based on the assumption that pleasure for me is the ultimate goal in life. The choices I make the way I lead my life and the way I treat others would always be made with the end goal of bringing pleasure for me.

Theism, as a worldview, claims that there is a God who is infinite, holy, personal and is the creator of everything. Theism is held by Jews, Muslims and Christians and Christianity would claim that the God of the Bible is the one upon whom Theism is built.

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If Theism is used as a model for business leadership the following characteristics would be evident:
- Servant leadership - Time after time in the Bible, service is portrayed as a condition of leadership. Jesus served the disciples and ...

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