Inculcating Ethics and Citizenship Behaviour in Islamic Financial Institutions: the Issues and Consequences

Inculcating Ethics and Citizenship Behaviour in Islamic Financial Institutions: the Issues and Consequences
Author: Jihad Mohammad
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2016-07-28
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 148286648X

This book enables its readers to understand Islamic ethics at workplace and its role in enhancing the performance and productivity of organizations. Moreover, this timely and important book is an essential guide for academician, researchers, and managers to enhance and enrich their understanding and knowledge about the effective role of Islamic work ethics. The concept of work ethics is acknowledged as an important indicator of the likely success of all types of organizations. However, the bulk of research pertaining to work ethics and various organizational and individual outcomes has focused predominantly on the concept of Protestant work ethics and not much attention has been given to assess the notion of Islamic work ethics. Nonetheless, it is necessary to understand other work ethics from different religious faiths in order to get a better understanding about the work ethics phenomenon. This book aims to bridge this gap in literature and advance the knowledge regarding work ethics from the Islamic perspective. This book presents some insightful strategies for Islamic financial institutions to manage workplace ethics. Those who are eager to advance their knowledge about Islamic work ethics, organizational justice, and organizational citizenship behavior will find this book very useful.

Islamic Business Ethics

Islamic Business Ethics
Author: Rafik Issa Beekun
Publisher: International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Total Pages: 97
Release: 1997
Genre: Business ethics
ISBN: 1565642422

This book addresses Muslim business community members who have to deal with ethical situations on a day-to-day basis. It gives key principles of management from an Islamic point of view. Its goal is to help Muslims engaged in business to act in accordance with the Islamic system of ethics. The writer’s experience with different Islamic activities give him a practical background that supports and enlightens his academic knowledge in the vital fields of business management and administration.

Militant Islam

Militant Islam
Author: Stephen Vertigans
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2008-10-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134126395

Militant Islam provides a sociological framework for understanding the rise and character of recent Islamic militancy. It takes a systematic approach to the phenomenon and includes analysis of cases from around the world, comparisons with militancy in other religions, and their causes and consequences. The sociological concepts and theories examined in the book include those associated with social closure, social movements, nationalism, risk, fear and ‘de-civilising’. These are applied within three main themes; characteristics of militant Islam, multi-layered causes and the consequences of militancy, in particular Western reactions within the ‘war on terror’. Interrelationships between religious and secular behaviour, ‘terrorism’ and ‘counter-terrorism’, popular support and opposition are explored. Through the examination of examples from across Muslim societies and communities, the analysis challenges the popular tendency to concentrate upon ‘al-Qa’ida’ and the Middle East. This book will be of interest to students of Sociology, Political Science and International Relations, in particular those taking courses on Islam, religion, terrorism, political violence and related regional studies.

Islam and the Economic Challenge

Islam and the Economic Challenge
Author: M. Umer Chapra
Publisher: International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Total Pages: 91
Release: 1992
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0860372170

What kind of economic policy package do Islamic teachings imply? This book seeks to answer this and other related questions.

Public Finance in Islam

Public Finance in Islam
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 58
Release: 1989-09-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451960980

The paper analyzes the bearing of Islamic teachings on the conduct of fiscal policy. It is shown that Islamic teachings do not prescribe any rigid system of public finance. The major emphasis is on the state’s responsibility to assure at least a basic minimum standard of living for all citizens. The paper deals with issues related to evolution of fiscal policies best suited to achieve this and other Islamic socio-economic objectives in the specific framework of Islamic teachings. The implications of such a system for growth, monetary stability, resource allocation, and pattern of income distribution are also examined.

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on the Future of ASEAN (ICoFA) 2017 - Volume 1

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on the Future of ASEAN (ICoFA) 2017 - Volume 1
Author: Ahmad Nizan Mat Noor
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9789811087295

This book examines how business, the social sciences, science and technology will impact the future of ASEAN. Following the ASEAN VISION 2020, it analyses the issues faced by ASEAN countries, which are diverse, while also positioning ASEAN as a competitive entity through partnerships. On the 30th anniversary of ASEAN, all ASEAN leaders agreed to the establishment of the ASEAN VISION 2020, which delineates the formation of a peaceful, stable and dynamically developed region while maintaining a community of caring societies in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia. In keeping with this aspiration, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UitM) Perlis took the initial steps to organise conferences and activities that highlight the role of the ASEAN region. The Second International Conference on the Future of ASEAN (ICoFA) 2017 was organised by the Office of Academic Affairs, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis, to promote more comprehensive integration among ASEAN members. This book, divided into two volumes, offers a useful guide for all those engaged in research on business, the social sciences, science and technology. It will also benefit researchers worldwide who want to gain more knowledge about ASEAN countries.

Business Ethics and Values

Business Ethics and Values
Author: Colin M. Fisher
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780273694786

"Business Ethics and Values" introduces students to the complexities and principles of ethical issues by focusing on developing ethical awareness and the ability to argue business ethics matters. A proven resource, the second edition of this text continues to present a successful blend of concrete issues and academic theory, suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students with or without practical experience of the world of organisations. It gives as much importance to individual conscience at work as it does to socially responsible behaviour at the corporate level and within the global business world. Hallmark features: Broad coverage of the many issues in this subject ensures that students see the whole picture. The use of real-world case studies and simulations helps to stimulate debate and appreciate the multi-faceted aspects of ethical arguments. New to this edition: New material on the ethics of e-communication, sustainability and the ethical impact of globalisation ensures that students are learning from the most up-to-date material available. Further analysis of Anglo-American approaches to corporate governance and their ethical underpinnings. Short test and assignment questions at the end of each chapter help students to consolidate their learning. More simulation exercises and activities give students the opportunity to reflect on their attitudes to this engaging subject. A well-developed supplements package to support tutors and students includes an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides and a companion website. Colin Fisher is Professorof Managerial Ethics and Values, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. Alan Lovell is Professor of Organisational Accountability and Head of the Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University.

Good Muslim, Bad Muslim

Good Muslim, Bad Muslim
Author: Mahmood Mamdani
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2005-06-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 038551591X

In this brilliant look at the rise of political Islam, the distinguished political scientist and anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani brings his expertise and insight to bear on a question many Americans have been asking since 9/11: how did this happen? Mamdani dispels the idea of “good” (secular, westernized) and “bad” (premodern, fanatical) Muslims, pointing out that these judgments refer to political rather than cultural or religious identities. The presumption that there are “good” Muslims readily available to be split off from “bad” Muslims masks a failure to make a political analysis of our times. This book argues that political Islam emerged as the result of a modern encounter with Western power, and that the terrorist movement at the center of Islamist politics is an even more recent phenomenon, one that followed America’s embrace of proxy war after its defeat in Vietnam. Mamdani writes with great insight about the Reagan years, showing America’s embrace of the highly ideological politics of “good” against “evil.” Identifying militant nationalist governments as Soviet proxies in countries such as Nicaragua and Afghanistan, the Reagan administration readily backed terrorist movements, hailing them as the “moral equivalents” of America’s Founding Fathers. The era of proxy wars has come to an end with the invasion of Iraq. And there, as in Vietnam, America will need to recognize that it is not fighting terrorism but nationalism, a battle that cannot be won by occupation. Good Muslim, Bad Muslim is a provocative and important book that will profoundly change our understanding both of Islamist politics and the way America is perceived in the world today.

Ethics, Technology, and Engineering

Ethics, Technology, and Engineering
Author: Ibo van de Poel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2011-05-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1444330950

Featuring a wide range of international case studies, Ethics, Technology, and Engineering presents a unique and systematic approach for engineering students to deal with the ethical issues that are increasingly inherent in engineering practice. Utilizes a systematic approach to ethical case analysis -- the ethical cycle -- which features a wide range of real-life international case studies including the Challenger Space Shuttle, the Herald of Free Enterprise and biofuels. Covers a broad range of topics, including ethics in design, risks, responsibility, sustainability, and emerging technologies Can be used in conjunction with the online ethics tool Agora (http://www.ethicsandtechnology.com) Provides engineering students with a clear introduction to the main ethical theories Includes an extensive glossary with key terms