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Mahtab Jafari: The Relationship between Performance of the Administrative System and
National Authority of Governments: An Islamic Point of View

Consultation

In the Qur’an (Surah: Al Imran, Verse: 159), God addresses Prophet Muhammad
(AS) and says: consult with your men about the quality of war and act in accordance
with the majority vote. Also, Imam Ali (AS) emphasizes on the principle of
consultation and says: Guidance leads to increased insight. Therefore, it is necessary
for managers to pay special attention to the principle of consultation, so that they can
make conscious and fair decisions.

Precedence of Mercy over Wrath

Among the attributes of God is his mercy. Although Allah has determined
punishment for illegitimate actions, he considers “another chance” on the basis of
his mercy and forgiveness (Hamed Moqadam, 1986: 124-125). Regarding the verses
of the Qur’an and the Islamic principles, it can be understood that reward and
punishment plays an effective role in the development of human personality. On-
time application of these two factors can help managers to achieve constructive and
productive management.

Openness to the principle of negotiation

One of the management skills is the awareness of the texts of debates and
negotiations. Exploiting these factors helps managers to be effective and productive
(Fisher, 2003: 13). Generally, the use of negotiation techniques is one of the most
effective approaches for discovering facts and achieving better outcomes.

Politics

In Islamic management, policy is equal to the practical methods which a manager
uses to deal with his opponents. It must be mentioned that the Imam Ali’s goal in
politics was beyond the achievement of political power, and the basis of the Imam
Ali’s diplomacy was a deep commitment to ethical principles and values for
performing the Islamic and divine commands (Derakhshe, 1992: 206)

Equality

One of the most important requirements that each manager has to fulfil, is to
recognize the facilities of organization and government institution as the properties
of the people and to avoid personal usage (Nabawi, 2011: 229). Based on the ethics
of all religions, violating the equality is always regarded as a great oppression, and
those who are oppressive, will be defeated by God’s will.

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