Governance of old religious orders: Benedictines and Dominicans
Péter Wirtz
Purpose The purpose of the present study is to tentatively contribute paving way for interdisciplinary research on history governance practices in ancient religious orders and significance such orders’ performance long-term survival. Design/methodology/approach principal challenges proposed directions comparative old are illustrated through selected historic examples from Benedictine abbeys Dominican monasteries, as they can be found yet scarce literature devoted management field. Findings authors’ review specifically corporate Benedictines Dominicans illustrates relevance a hermeneutic grid derived contemporary better understand historical dynamics monastic its relation sustainability. Originality/value To best knowledge, this first attempt establish systematic systems religions organisations their impact organisational
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