The circumstances, images, and fallout related to September 11, 2001 have caused many Americans to reexamine their spiritual beliefs in an attempt to understand the horrific events of such an unimaginable day (Smith , 2003). . Since the fall of 2001, employees have developed a growing desire to integrate their personal spirituality and religious beliefs into their professional lives (Cunningham, 2010). Managers now face the difficult task of accommodating the diverse spiritual beliefs of their staff while tactfully mitigating religious concerns, consistent with Title VII. Food ConsumptionWhen Maya failed to consume the majority of her dish after announcing her hunger at a recent business lunch. along with her co-workers, many were confused about her behavior after she ordered dessert. Maya's choice not to eat the chicken and mashed potatoes that accompanied her lunch could have been the result of a number of factors, including: Maya's choice to live a vegan lifestyle, avoidance specific foods such as chicken and potatoes, severe allergies to the ingredients used in the preparation. articles or religious beliefs related to the consumption or preparation of food. Since Maya's behavior was not related to her personal job performance or her co-workers' perceptions of her performance, management could choose to ignore the concerns of other employees unless Maya did not 'leads to a conversation regarding his decision not to eat the food. If Maya feels she owes her colleagues an explanation, a brief meeting with each would allow her to recount the circumstances of her behavior. If her decision not to eat these foods was based on religion, Maya would likely have to be prepared to deal with religious observers who wish to be free from discrimination” (Ruan, 2008, p. 3). management to intervene in cases of disagreement and misunderstanding can help reduce the risks of belief-based discrimination within an organization. At a minimum, organizations should make an effort to comply with Title VII. to reduce the risk of future disputes related to religious views in the labor market Works citedCunningham, G. (2010). at Work, 23. (1), 60-76. Ruan, N. (2008). Accommodating Respectful Religious Expression in the Workplace. 2003).Marketing management., 12(1), 52.