Towards an Integrated Model of Management: A Comparative Study of the Foundational Principles of Management in Modern and Islamic Paradigms
مدیریت کے ایک مربوط ماڈل کی طرف: جدید اور اسلامی انتظامی پیراڈائمز میں مدیریت کے بنیادی اصولوں کا تقابلی مطالعہ
Abstract
This study presents a deep comparative analysis of the philosophical foundations underpinning modern and Islamic management paradigms. Employing a qualitative comparative-analytical methodology, it systematically contrasts the secular, efficiency-driven ontology of modern management with the value-centric, revelation-based framework of Islamic management. The analysis reveals fundamental divergences in ontological, epistemological, and axiological assumptions. However, it identifies a critical convergence in practical organizational goals, which provides a viable foundation for principled integration.
The research addresses a significant gap in the literature by moving beyond descriptive comparison to propose a novel, operational integrated model, supported by four testable propositions. This model strategically synthesizes the empirical tools and analytical rigor of modern management with the transcendent ethical imperatives of Islamic principles, creating a clear hierarchy where spirituality defines the ends and science informs the means. The key components—Wisdom-CentricLeadership, Hybrid Decision-Making, Justice-Centered Efficiency, and a Hybrid Control System—are designed to work synergistically. The ultimate aim is to foster ethical organizational practice, drive sustainable performance, and cultivate a self-correcting organizational culture rooted in accountability and moral supervision. This framework offers a coherent pathway for organizations seeking to navigate global complexity while remaining committed to transcendent humanistic values.
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