ASB/ABJ 4115 - Methodological Review of Islamic Management Research

This assignment presents a critical methodological review of ten journal articles focusing on Islamic management, published between 2000 and 2022. The review encompasses a discussion of business management research methods, including strategies, designs, sampling, data collection, and analysis procedures employed in the selected articles. The analysis covers various aspects of each paper, such as the research approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods), data collection techniques (literature review, surveys, interviews), and identified gaps or limitations in the research methodology. The review also offers suggestions for future research directions, such as incorporating primary data collection methods, employing diverse research designs, and expanding the scope of analysis to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Islamic management principles and practices. This resource is available on Desklib, a platform offering a wealth of study tools and solved assignments for students.

Management Research
Islamic Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
1. Islamic Management System and its Application in the 21st Century World...................1
2. Islamic management model................................................................................................1
3. Islamic management: Review, Critique, and Suggested Research Directions...................2
4. Islamic challenges to HR in modern organizations............................................................3
5. The Role of Islamic Management in Building Ethicsin Organizations..............................4
6. The Understanding of Islamic Management Practices among Muslim Managers in Malaysia
................................................................................................................................................5
7. Identifying and Prioritizing Elements of Competence School Principals With an Emphasis
on Islamic Management.........................................................................................................5
8. Islamic Management System and its Application in the 21st Century World...................6
9. Necessity of Islamic Management in the Application of Disaster’s Administering: A
Preliminary Overview............................................................................................................6
10. Characteristics of Islamic Management: Principles and Implementations.......................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Islamic management is defined as a system which emphasise that an individual is Allah
has bestowed information, talents, competence, and personality on someone else, which are all
necessary for effective administration (Arefnezahd, 2022). This is primarily focused on mutual
understanding, compliance, fair treatment, collaboration, and job dedication, as well as
maximising potential. Present study is conducted on the selection of 10 journal articles on
Islamic management in which mythology methods research design data collection method used
in different articles is being defined.
MAIN BODY
1. Islamic Management System and its Application in the 21st Century World
https://hrmars.com/papers_submitted/906/
Islamic_Management_System_and_its_Application_in_the_21st_Century_World.pdf
This research is conducted with the help of taking advantage of literature review state
which as per Quranic Ayat Muslim is needed to strive to eliminate wastage around him whether
they are in society, home and workplace. Author conducted literature review analysis in which
viewpoint of various authors states that respect and obedience for authority is the basic
fundamental need in Islamic management. Study underlines finding with the help of Quranic
Ayat which outlines human benefits. This research identifies unique employee friendly
management system that drive from Sunnah and Quran. In this research data collection and
analysis is being done with the help of secondary research method in which investigator
undertake use of inductive research approach. In addition to this present research paper include
qualitative research methodology however the major gap in this research is that the information
and data is limited as researchers avoided the use of primary data collection method which helps
in drawing sample size of certain population growth. In this it is recommended to make
improvements by taking use of questionnaire to have various sources to draw data and
information.
2. Islamic management model
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228120470_Islamic_Management_Model
Islam is defined as the Surrender, as per Abdus Sattar Abbasi, Kashif Ur Rehman, and
Amna Bibi, as man yielding to God's will and purposes. Islam is an Arabic term that means
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submission, submit, and allegiance. Islamic teaching that emphasises total devotion and
allegiance to Allah. This research outlines corporate leader to undertake use of Islamic
management model particularly in those companies those who are operating in Muslim
countries, as it will allow them to strengthen their management system and deliver best outcome.
Present research paper also outline that Islamic management model can be further duly tested in
future researches with the help of empirical studies by making examination correlation between
knowledge and practices. In this research investigator undertake use of holistic approach and
participatory approach to draw information. The quality of mythology and methods for has been
reduced in this paper is secondary search method and data collection is being done with the help
of conducting in-depth analysis of previously conducted studies. The major gap in present
research is that in this author only emphasise on taking use of secondary research method and
avoided the use of primary data collection method which limited the use of accumulating
appropriate data and information. In this it is recommended to undertake advantage of productive
research approach and take use of survey and undertakings of random sampling size method to
underline viewpoint of various respondents.
3. Islamic management: Review, Critique, and Suggested Research Directions
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
282333026_Islamic_management_Review_critique_and_suggested_research_directions
According to the viewpoint of SHOAIB UL-HAQ religions is having direct and greater impact
on social interaction, human behaviour and social relation. Present researches conducted with the
help of analysis of themes and in this research methodology mainly emphasise upon following
areas which include quantitative versus qualitative themes and subject cross-sectional versus
longitudinal and the comparison among different research design. In this research broad themes
is being analysed, in which help of taking advantage of quantitative research with the help of
numerical analysis author identifies relationship among various elements in the phenomenon
study. In addition to this it has been underlined that in this research paper investigator focus on
rhetorical rather rather than reflect in in depth analysis of the selected topic. In addition to this it
has been underlined that classification is done in this research with the help of research designs
that are survey, laboratory experiment, case study, mixed methods, field experiment, action
research and articles which are theoretical framework and non empirical framework. In addition
to this in order to conduct present research study the data has been collected from issues and
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local phenomenon of concern to local managers. However it has been underlined that the main
gap in present research is that it is basically a particular theoretical approach and a single piece
of theoretical constructs about the methodological approach, especially structuralist.
In this it is duly recommended to researcher to emphasise on going beyond the scope of
researcher to question and argue for research for different perspective as it will help in extending
the field of view from the present day to critical review. In this it is also recommended to
researcher to take use of study of past findings to analyse perception of various researcher to
identify that religion offers direct and great impact on human behaviour social relations and
interaction.
4. Islamic challenges to HR in modern organizations
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/
241674360_Islamic_challenges_to_HR_in_modern_organizations
The current study examines the Islamic problems that modern organisations face in terms of
human resources. Thus according Abbas J. Ali, the study's major objective is to address the
subject of whether Islamic teachings provide an useful viewpoint on human capital challenges.
This study also discusses the handling of Problems in an Islamic context that is consistent with
growing organisational notions, as well as determining if present HR practises in Islamic states
reflect Islamic perceptions. The methodology, approach and design in order to conduct this
research paper is survey Islamic test and treaties. In addition to this in this author then further
make comparison of Islamic instruction to prevails in Christianity. Furthermore it has been
identified that findings of this present research identifies that Islamic perception view that
employees in an employer interest as complimentary. Employees are viewed as creators of
wealth in the product category where wealth and industrial growth are the major forces in
undertaken. Furthermore it has been underlined that present research paper duly provide
researcher and pressure different avenues on the manner to address HR issues in Islamic
societies. In addition to this in contrasting western and Islamic HR foundation. This paper duly
identifies certain mind field. Furthermore it has been underlined that this paper provides unique
insight on the nature of HR policies and instruction.
This research paper outlines and argues that Islamic HR perceptions are relevant in
today’s business organization. This research outlines that Islam is an optional serving human
being and with the help of Islamic HR policies growth and survival of organization can be
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assured. In this paper content represents the author existing knowledge and familiarity of the
normative instruction (Fesharaki and Sehhat, 2018). In this it has been underlined that the major
gap in this research is that many perceptions has been overlooked and not adequately clarified. In
this it is recommended to overcome this shortcoming with the help of A bridge assessment of HR
practises and norms is being conducted to see whether Islamic perceptions are being properly
observed and their areas of relevant advantages are being recognised. In this investigation, it is
suggested that a group of specialists from different nations be formed, and the investigation
should focus on developing a structure for analysing HR concerns in an Islamic setting, as well
as highlighting acceptable forms of problems.
5. The Role of Islamic Management in Building Ethicsin Organizations
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Mohd Fuad Mohd Salleh author of present research state Business scandals as well as the ethical
misconduct that is being caused millions of the dollars of the losses along with left behind the
damaged form of the organization which tend to be forced them to suddenly let the close of their
business which created issues of jobless employees often with no assurance of the forthcoming
This episode has left academics and executives wondering what responsibility they may have
had in preventing such moral questions, as well as what responsibility they could have in finding
remedies that Muslim community is having a long process as well as strong belief on the truth of
Islam and religion of Islam as the manner of living life. Present research studies conducted with
the help of theoretically a qualitative study in which investigators undertake use of library
research approach, with the help of under taking advantage of qualitative research method
research are effectively developed social sciences which further enable them to conduct study
social and cultural phenomenon. It has been underlined that in present research qualitative
method basically inclusive of naturalistic interpretative approach to the selected subject matter.
The major gap in this research is that it is conducted with the help of qualitative method
which limits collection of data and information from wider sources. In order to overcome this
gap and have a meal wide source of data collection investigator can undertake use of quantitative
methods which provide them to conduct survey by selecting certain respondents authenticity of
research.
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6. The Understanding of Islamic Management Practices among Muslim Managers in Malaysia
This article was written by the Mohamed Sulaiman, Nur Arfifah Abdul Sabian and Abdul Kadir
Othman, 2014 which was providing an understanding about the Islamic management practises
that tend to prevail and exists in the Muslim managers in Malaysia. Based on analysis of current
journal it has been seen that the Islam is tend to be a comprehensive form of religion which tend
to cover the each and every aspect of the human activity that tend to covers and guide the level
of human interaction along with their daily lives activities. Further, it has been also seen and
reflected as the research gap pf current investigation that despite being the comprehensive in
nature Islamic teaching is limited and many small number of studies are being taken place in the
Islam management. Therefore, the main focus and emphasis of this selected article is to have
better understanding and analysis of the management sets that is being adopted and used by the
Islamic and Muslim managers. Beside this, the current journal is based on qualitative nature of
research design in which data has been collected with the help of undertaking and making use of
the in-depth interviews. The use of the in-depth interview is tend to be significant and rationale
for current article as it supported collection and implication of subjective and in-depth form of
the information to effectively understand about the Islamic management. Beside this, a small
number of sample size is being selected from the Muslim executives from a number of
Malaysia's most significant Muslim organisations. Aside from that, the report's primary results
appear to concentrate on and show Muslim executives in Malaysia who have a strong awareness
of Islamic quality management and have applied those in their firms (Manteghi, 2018).
7. Identifying and Prioritizing Elements of Competence School Principals With an Emphasis on
Islamic Management
This journal was written by the Mohsen Arefnezahd, 2022, the main purpose of which is to
identify as well as prioritize the components that are tend to be based on Islamic management
competency within the school administrators within the application of the Delphi’s approach that
was fuzzy in nature. Beside this, the use of the mixed method of research is being made within
this journal that comprises of use of a combination of the interviews as well as the questionnaire
which were used to effectively identify the competences of the school administer based on
Islamic management. The reason and justification behind using mixed method that comprises of
qualitative and quantitative method is based on the fact that qualitative method supported the in-
depth and detailed nature of the study while the quantitative method supported the better
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presentation of the facts. Further, a sample size of 23 components and individuals has been
selected from the competence School administrators for conducting interview based on
considering the factors such as work ethic, legality, broadmindedness, kindness and priorities in
order from first to third (Moghimi, 2018).
8. Islamic Management System and its Application in the 21st Century World
This journal was presented by the Muhammad Mushtaq, Dr. Muhammad Munir Kayani
and Dr. A.R. Saghir during the 2021 that is reflecting and presenting information about the
Islamic management system that tend to emphasis on the better development of human capital
based on increment with the skill, knowledge, expertise and temperament of people. Beside this,
based on current article it has been seen and evaluated that the Islamic management system also
tend to supports and emphasis in having the nature of obedience as well as mutual respect,
cooperation and equal opportunities to have higher commitment in human resources and
encourage them to use their full capacity. Beside this, the use of the qualitative nature of the
research method is being made within current journal that supported and leads out a detailed and
in-depth set of data collection and review to effectively meet the set objectives and goals. Along
with this, this article is based on analysis of only secondary sources of information that supported
cost efficient way of data collection and analysis. Further, the key findings of the current project
The falah, aml saleh, sabr, adle, ikhlas, ammanah, and ihsan are some of the most important
Islamic managerial paradigms. Aside from that, it has been shown that senior managers of
Minority firms tend to also have a strong Islamic foundation and are passionate about applying
numerous Islamic teachings (Darabkhani and Naderi, 2021).
9. Necessity of Islamic Management in the Application of Disaster’s Administering: A
Preliminary Overview
The current article was written and presented by the Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar and Siti
Nur Syafiqah Saibi during the year of 2017 which was discussing and revising about the
necessity and need of the Islamic management within supporting the administering of disasters.
Further, a literature gap is seen in study related with the having information about the applied
management that tend to including and comprises of the biggest victims in the Muslim country.
Thus, the current work and study is tending to be focused and emphasis about the incongruity of
the Islamic management towards the existent of disaster management system. Beside this, the
research method used within current article is based on the qualitative exploratory research
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method in which collection of the data has been made through the library research. Beside this,
application of the content analysis approach is being made for the analysis of the collected data.
Further, the key finding of the current article tend to includes and comprises of the fact that there
is dire necessity of the making the use of the Islamic management to supports better
administrating of disaster management based on Islamic concept to reduce the level of Muslim
victims (Nurzannah, Ginting and Setiawan, 2020).
10. Characteristics of Islamic Management: Principles and Implementations
This selected article was written by the Yasir Fadol, 2004 that is reflecting the key
information about the characterises of the Islamic management. It has been analsysed based on
this article that Islam tend to be a pool of worship as well as life practices that has attracted and
supported the higher level of the humanities and social science to have better implication of the
rule, law and guidance. Further, the current strive also focus and emphasis on the ethical
leadership that tend to adhere and strives the pursue promotion of the Islamic leadership and
knowledge. Along with this the either also tend to made a comparison of the Islamic ethics
against other ethics pertaining to the leadership. Along with this, the current article also
supported the review of the Islamic leader who tend to have the key characteristics of the being
as a charismatic, expert, trustworthy, and a faithful leader who supports and adheres to the
Islamic values of administration. Beside this, the use of the qualitative nature of study is being
seen and made within current journal to have a detailed and in-depth review of the characterises
of the Islamic management along with learning and developing better understanding about the
principles and implementation of the Islamic management. Further, it has been find out and
analysed based on current article that the author tends to make a higher insisted towards that of
the having of higher justice as well as support truth as the key characteristics and principle of
Islamic management and it must be upheld even at the expense of sacrificing our own self‐
interest and regardless of the state or status of the person involved. Thus, the key principle and
implementation of the Islamic management tend to includes and comprises of the upholding the
justice and ensuring that a man must need to be acknowledgeable and should must practice what
has been preaches within Quran or Sunnah that are taken as the primary sources of Islamic
laws (HUSNI and DAFIK, 2018).
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CONCLUSION
Based on the findings of the research, it can be concluded that the Islamic management solution
is a resource of worship that emphasises that all people are raised by Allah and that they must
focus on developing their skills, expertise, expert knowledge, and disposition, which are all
critical for effective management. Furthermore, it has been discovered and determined that
Islamic management places a strong emphasis on compliance and a high degree of mutual
respect, as well as collaboration, equal opportunity, job devotion, and full use of potential.
Finally, it should be noted that quantitative methods are objective in nature, but qualitative
methods facilitate and lead to in-depth data collecting and analysis.
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