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View All ResearchRent-seeking behaviour and ẓulm (injustice/exploitation) beyond ribā-interest equation
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of rent-seeking behaviour and rentier state in the context of ẓulm (injustice and exploitation), which is one of the key concerns in Islam in general and Islamic economics and finance in particular. Design/methodology/approach: As a conceptual paper, it draws [...]
The implications of unethical and illegal behavior in the world of e-commerce
The main focus of this chapter is to identify the behaviors of the consumers and sellers of e-commerce in Bahrain. It also seeks to understand the ethical and legal issues faced by the users of e-commerce and the various reasons for such behavior. The perception of the consumers regarding online [...]
Anti-money laundering practices and ethical consumerism: A case of a Bahraini bank
There is no doubt that ethics is important to businesses. Managers can enhance their business reputation and increase customer satisfaction by acting ethically. Interestingly, the concern of ethics goes beyond businesses’ practices to customers role in making an ethical purchasing decision. This phenomenon is known as ethical consumerism that show [...]
Ethical consumerism and comparative studies across different cultures: Emerging research and opportunities
One of the integral parts of determining business success directly correlates to how well a company interacts with their customers. This increased demand for direct communication has evolved how companies cooperate with their patrons and examines how essential ethics is related to these communications. Ethical Consumerism and Comparative Studies Across [...]
EGovemment service quality measurement scales: A literature review
This paper aims to investigate the service quality dimensions that were discussed by previous literature at Government To Citizens – G2C. Service quality is essential nowadays, which enable organizations to understand users’ expectations of services. Using the literature review methodology, the researchers were able to identify the fundamental dimensions that [...]
Towards a transformative” image of Arab women in anti-violence adverts: Semiotics analysis of Arab social media adverts
This paper aims to provide an in-depth investigation of the role of social media images in conveying the meaning of “power” and “empowerment” in public antiviolence campaigns that aim to empower women in the Middle East. The research raises three qualitative questions of the way anti-violence adverts have represented Arab [...]