Islamic Work Ethics and Employee Performance in the UAE Oil and Gas Industry
Loading...
Files
Date
2012-02
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
The British University in Dubai (BUiD)
Abstract
This study contributes to knowledge via concentrating on Islamic Work Ethics impact on employees’ performance in one of the major oil & gas industry firms “X”. Islamic Work Ethics was examined from literature point of view as well as from a quantitative research approach in organization “X”. The relationship between Islamic Work Ethics (IWE) and Employees’ Job Performance (EJP) was examined and developed including impact of factors for each construct.
In this dissertation 301 self-rated surveys was used using random electronic method among employees. Thus, data was reviewed and analyzed which reveals that the IWE is leading to positive work attitudes and behavior; there are significant relationship between the IWE and the EJP as well as the IWE factors and the EJP factors.
Islamic Work Ethics is a multi-dimensional variable; it has two factors that are Integrity & collectivism orientation and Effort exertion. It is providing Islamic support knowledge for managers / leaders to implement proper business strategy in Muslim cultures. The IWE is supporting, commending positive attitudes, learning and excellent deeds including Excellency that is one of these principles and guidance to humanity. Finally, this research is helping leaders and HR professionals in “X” organization on the way to recruit their candidates, develop manpower and plan the way forward for any change in their leadership methodology as well as developing the staff.
Description
Keywords
Islamic work ethics, employee performance, oil and gas industry, United Arab Emirates (UAE), job performance, leadership