Economica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2022)

Theory of Motivation in Business Management: An Elaboration of Western and Islamic Worldviews

Hakim, Usmanul (Unknown)
Nidzom, Muhammad Faqih (Unknown)
Mas'ud, Fuad (Unknown)
Anggara, Fajar Surya Ari (Unknown)
Hidayatullah, Rakhmad Agung (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2022

Abstract

This article examines and compares Western and Islamic perspectives on work motivation. Western theories, such as those by Maslow, McGregor, and Herzberg, emphasize secular factors and do not account for worship as a motivation, whereas Islam views worship as the primary driver for work. This suggests that Islamic work motivation stems from a different worldview compared to Western models. The study, a literature review using content and comparative analysis, adopts a philosophical approach with worldview theory as its framework. It consists of two stages: de-westernization, which reviews Western motivation theories, and integration, comparing these theories with Islamic concepts. The findings reveal that Western theories are rooted in secularism, humanism, materialism, and atheism, while Islamic work motivation is based on a non-secular worldview, with God at its center. These differing worldviews result in distinct motivational frameworks in Islam and the West. This study aims to enhance human capital management, particularly in diverse business organizations with heterogeneous workforces.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

economica

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences Other

Description

EEconomica: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam is a scientific journal in the field of Islamic economics studies published twice a year by the Institute of Islamic Economic Research and Development (LP2EI), Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business UIN Walisongo Semarang. The editors receive scientific ...