Employees who exhibit a strong belief in the mission of their organisation are more likely to increase in status and influence than their non-believing colleagues, a new study suggests. This was reported by PTI.

The study by Brigham Young University in US is tweaking an old adage about how to get ahead in a competitive workplace: It's not just who you know, but what you believe in. “Many organisations today have a well-defined mission with enduring principles that matter, not only to employees, but to other stakeholders,” said John Bingham, BYU professor of organisational leadership and strategy.

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