ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES ON MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION by Abbas J. Ali ( 9781843767664 )

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ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES ON MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

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ISBN 10:

184376766X

ISBN 13:

9781843767664

Publisher:

EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING LTD

Pub. date:

24 February, 2005

Series:

New Horizons in Management Series

Pages:

272

Description:

An up to date treatment of management orientations and practices in Muslim countries and provides pertinent information about the frame of reference for Muslim and Muslim organizations. Identifies both organizational and societal attributes that are essential for effective for essential relationships in the workplace.

Synopsis:

The dynamics of the global business environment necessitate that organizational assumptions and underpinnings are understood in their socio-cultural context. This pioneering book covers issues related to Islamic assumptions about organization and management, enabling readers to understand the challenges in managing corporations that operate in an Islamic environment.The author provides an original and up-to-date treatment of management orientations and practices in Muslim countries and provides pertinent information about the frame of reference for Muslims and Muslim organizations. Relying on classic interpretations of organizational issues without ignoring contemporary thought, the author uses original sources and extensive business, psychology, sociology, and religious references to highlight the orientations and practices that lead to superior performance in a Muslim environment. He goes on to identify both organizational and societal attributes that are essential for effective relationships at the workplace, underscoring the peculiarities of personal relationships and their tremendous influence on organizational expectations and conduct.Scholars and practitioners who specialize in business, economics, international relations, religion, and sociology will find this book a necessary resource for broadening their understanding of the religious and cultural aspects of conducting business across cultures. The comprehensive and original coverage of the book will prove useful in understanding business, cultural, and philosophical issues related to the Islamic World.

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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

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