Journal of Emerging Trends in Economics and Management Sciences: Home

Article Title:
Quality between the Contemporary Management & Islamic Thought Perspectives: Comparative Study
by Akif Lutfi Al-Khasawneh, Majed Radi Al-Zoubi and Fayez Jomah Alnajjar

Abstract:
This study attempts to suggest a theoretical framework for quality from the contemporary management and the Islamic thought perspectives by revealing similarities between both perspectives and demonstrating the inclusiveness and applicability of the Islamic principles in different times and places. The study has emerged the importance of being put subject relating to the status of religion Islamic underpinnings rich and principles, values and models and positions upon which the other sciences to be considered the core and basis of other sciences. Depending on the qualitative approach and using the analysis and inference methods, this study concluded the following: The concept of quality implies excellence and surpassing others and beneficiaries reaching satisfaction level; Quality takes a significant part in producing positive benefits for both organization and consumer; The contemporary management thought on quality is a scientific approach that emerged in response to competing forces; whereas the Islamic thought more established and deep-rooted that seeks to strengthen the most spiritual and humanistic ties and lay the basis for rights of everyone, establish justice, and support the humanistic values and ethics of honesty, truthfulness, and trustworthy on a permanent basis; The contemporary management thought produced theorization, theories and principles that would change over time or from place to place, whereas the Islamic thought presents firm principles that are valid irrespective of time or place.

Keywords: management from the Islamic perspective, total quality management, quality from the Islamic thought.

Download full paper