RT Article T1 A theological context of work from the Catholic Social Encyclical Tradition JF Journal of business ethics VO 12 IS 12 SP 981 OP 994 A1 Naughton, Michael A1 Laczniak, Gene R. A2 Laczniak, Gene R. LA English YR 1993 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1785604791 AB This article draws upon 100 years of writings which are referred to as the Catholic Social Tradition (CST). Using this tradition as a guide, the nature of work is explored along with the principles and virtues which vitalize the deepest dimension of work — how it affects the dignity of the human person. It develops five operational ethical principles which can be applied to questions of workplace ethics. Organizational policies and programs that seem consistent with CST are also discussed. K1 Social Tradition K1 Organizational Policy K1 Human Person K1 Ethical Principle K1 Economic Growth DO 10.1007/BF00871718