The Beatitudes refer to the blessings found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Most people consider the Beatitudes to only pertain to individuals since it covers the characteristics that one should possess making them a better person or leader. However, businesses can possess these characteristics as well depending how the business operates and conducts its business in all aspects. According to Dr. Winston (2002), each of these Beatitudes can be broken down by comprehending the original context that was meant from its Greek origins which means that the Beatitudes are broken down to the following contexts being teachable, caring intensely, being controlled in discipline, seeking what is right, having mercy, showing integrity, and peace being made and maintained. Interstate Battery System International, Inc. demonstrates having conduct behavior within the context of the Beatitudes. The company will be reviewed in behaving within the context of all seven Beatitudes. The first aspect to be examined it being teachable.
The poor in spirit relates to one being teachable. In this aspect one should revert back to when …show more content…
The company ensures that their employees are well taken care of not only compensated for their hard work but their whole well-being. They demonstrate caring for their employees by allowing them to reach their full potential by putting in a position is best suited for their talents that can attribute to the success of the company in achieving its goals. The company offers benefits that most companies do not consider such as the unique way they offer vacation time to their employees. Under their system the longer one has worked for the company the more vacation time they are offered as a result. The company mentors to their employees’ spiritual side by having luncheons where they have guest Christian speakers. While caring intensely one must also demonstrate controlled