This study was primarily designed to review the impact of Islamic Work Ethics on employees’ job performance; this is because of the persistent immoral concerns in the society and corporations like dishonesty, fraud, sexual harassment, etc. The elements of Islamic work ethics for this study cover honesty, rewards, commitment and satisfaction only. The study specifically focuses on UUM administrative staff. In order to achieve the research objectives, the study employ a quantitative research method, mainly survey where questionnaires were distributed to the respondents. The research population is UUM administrative staff in Sintok main campus.
The study is significant to the body of knowledge, policy makers, practitioners and academicians. Since most of literatures on perceived benefits of Islamic work ethics are theoretical, this study will add on the stock of knowledge on Islamic ethics through empirical contributions. Therefore, it will contribute to knowledge on this field. Policy makers and Islamic corporations can design their code of ethics to incorporate Islamic values and this will have great positive impact on their performance as well as economic growth. Future researchers can explore more on other variables as well as expand the size of the study in order to contribute more to knowledge.
Ethics and morality are core values of all divine religions. All divine religions that are revealed by Allah to His messengers with divine books promote ethics and morality. According to Mayne ethics runs deeper than the internal compass and describes a social system or societal structure of moral codes that govern virtuous action. From a secular perspective, ethics change from group to group and society to society. But from the Christian perspective, ethics should be concrete and governed by God. Christian ethics does not change from society to society, as secular moral codes may do, Christians are a single group adhering to the ethical code of the Bible, rather than multiple sects adhering to differing laws and customs.
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 1
- INTRODUCTION
- 1.0 Background of the Study
- 1.1 Problem Statement
- 1.2 Objectives of the Study
- 1.3 Research Questions
- 1.4 Significance of the Study
- 1.5 Scope of the Study
- 1.6 Definition of Terms
- CHAPTER 2
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Islamic Work Ethics (IWE)
- 2.3 Work Engagement
- 2.4 Job Performance
- 2.5 Conceptual Framework and Hypothesis Development
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- CHAPTER 3
- METHODOLOGY
- 3.1 Research Design
- 3.2 Population and Sample
- 3.3 Data Collection Instrument
- 3.4 Data Analysis
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 4
- DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Descriptive Analysis
- 4.3 Correlation Analysis
- 4.4 Regression Analysis
- DISCUSSION
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Discussion of Findings
- 5.3 Theoretical and Practical Implications
- 5.4 Limitations of the Study
- 5.5 Recommendations for Future Research
- CONCLUSION
Objectives and Key Themes
This research paper investigates the impact of Islamic work ethics on the job performance of administrative staff at Universiti Utara Malaysia. The study aims to empirically test the perceived benefits of Islamic work ethics and explore its influence on job performance when considered alongside work engagement.
- The role of Islamic work ethics in shaping employee behavior and contributing to organizational success.
- The relationship between Islamic work ethics and job performance, considering factors like honesty, loyalty, and commitment.
- The influence of work engagement as a potential predictor of job performance.
- The theoretical and practical implications of the findings for organizations and employees.
- Recommendations for future research to further explore the relationship between Islamic work ethics and job performance.
Chapter Summaries
- Chapter 1: This chapter introduces the study, outlining its background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and definition of key terms. It explores the concept of Islamic work ethics and its relevance to job performance, highlighting the need for empirical research in this area.
- Chapter 2: This chapter presents a comprehensive literature review on Islamic work ethics, work engagement, and job performance. It examines existing research and theoretical frameworks related to these concepts, culminating in the development of a conceptual framework and hypotheses for the study.
- Chapter 3: This chapter outlines the methodology employed in the research, including the research design, population and sample selection, data collection instruments, and data analysis techniques. It describes the specific methods used to gather and analyze data related to Islamic work ethics, work engagement, and job performance.
- Chapter 4: This chapter presents the results of the data analysis, providing insights into the relationship between Islamic work ethics and job performance. It includes descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis to understand the impact of Islamic work ethics on job performance while considering the influence of work engagement.
- Chapter 5: This chapter discusses the findings of the study, interpreting the results in light of existing literature and theoretical frameworks. It explores the theoretical and practical implications of the research, considering its significance for organizations and employees. The chapter also addresses the limitations of the study and provides recommendations for future research directions.
Keywords
The main keywords and focus topics of this research paper include Islamic work ethics, job performance, work engagement, employee behavior, organizational success, and empirical research. The study delves into the impact of Islamic principles on workplace conduct and investigates their influence on individual and organizational outcomes.
- Quote paper
- Abshir Khalif Farah (Author), 2016, The Impact of Islamic Work Ethics on Job Performance. A Study of Universiti Utara Malaysia Adminstrative Staffs, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/414407
