Distinguished Scholar & Founder
Professor Dr. Abul Hasan M. Sadeq
Founder & Founder Vice Chancellor
Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB)
Founder & Founder Vice Chancellor
Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB)
Publication Info
Book: Quality Management: Islamic Perspectives
Editors: A.H.M. Sadeq & A. Khaliq Ahmad
Publisher: Leeds Publications, Kuala Lumpur (1996)
Editors: A.H.M. Sadeq & A. Khaliq Ahmad
Publisher: Leeds Publications, Kuala Lumpur (1996)
Management Philosophy
In this extensive 33-page chapter, Professor Dr. Abul Hasan M. Sadeq transitions from macroeconomic theory to micro-level organizational excellence. He argues that while secular Total Quality Management (TQM) focuses on customer satisfaction and efficiency, Quality Management in the Islamic Framework adds a transcendental dimension of accountability to the Creator.
The core of Professor Sadeq's thesis rests on three pillars:
The core of Professor Sadeq's thesis rests on three pillars:
- Ihsan (Excellence/Perfection): The spiritual drive to perform every task as if one is seeing God, leading to unparalleled attention to detail.
- Itqan (Precision/Thoroughness): The professional obligation to produce work of the highest possible standard, as ordained by the Prophetic tradition.
- Amanah (Trustworthiness/Accountability): Viewing quality as a moral trust between the producer, the consumer, and society.
Core Concepts: Ihsan, Itqan, Total Quality Management (TQM), Organizational Ethics, Amanah, Islamic Management, Shura, AUB.