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Strategy: Does the Concept Exist in Islamic Sources of Knowledge?

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The study brings new insights about the notion of strategy by exploring it in the Islamic sources of knowledge. It employs qualitative research methodologies to analyze the content taken from the texts of the Quran and the Hadith, their interpretations as well as from the biographies of Muhammad PBUH. It is part of the efforts which are being made to explore alternate perspectives in order to overcome the prevailing issues emerging in the classical management theory and practice. While works of scholars from cultural contexts different from the western cultures are surfacing in this area, it seems to be useful to also explore the Islamic sources of knowledge for the very purpose. Current study should be considered an early attempt in the specific area of strategy. It is a straightforward manner of looking into the Islamic sources of knowledge for the managerial wisdom and bringing it to light by an individual or collective effort. It should not be considered a way of negating the existing body of knowledge, but it is an attempt to bring something which may complement it.

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  • Waseem Gul, 2016. "Strategy: Does the Concept Exist in Islamic Sources of Knowledge?," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(11), pages 146-156, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ibrjnl:v:9:y:2016:i:11:p:146-156
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    management; strategy; Islamic; knowledge; qualitative; migration;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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