Nahjolbalagheh Research

Nahjolbalagheh Research

Explaining the Dimensions of Strategic Management in Nahj al-Balaghah based on Letter 53

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Alinaghi Amiri 1
Abolfazl Gaeini 2
fatemeh alemi tameh 3
1 Faculty of Management and Accounting , University of Tehran University , Al - Farabi .
2 Ph.D. , an assistant professor and manager of the Research and Research Department , University of Tehran .
3 Instutiton of huwzeh& university
Abstract
The current research aims to identify the dimensions of strategic management in letter 53 through a strategic approach. Then seeks to compare the Islamic model with existing models and present a model at the governance level. The data collection method is content analysis. To confirm the validity of the extracted codes and themes, 10 people familiar with Nahj al-Balaghah checked these codes. In total, 273 indicators, 57 components, and 14 categories were obtained and approved by the experts. The model included 3 axes of formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The findings indicated that letter 53, in addition to all the dimensions mentioned in present models, has paid attention to the dimensions neglected by other models. For example, this model considers ethical, cultural, and localization principles in the development strategy. Also, in the implementation, allocation of resources, and time management, the model pays attention to spiritual characteristics and planning at the individual level. Yet, regarding command structure, this model considers God as the source, but other models consider humans as the source of the command. This model also emphasizes psychological and moral issues in the dismissal and employment of people. In the assessment aspect, it considers meeting people in person and not controlling subordinates. In conclusion, using letter 53, the authors achieve an Islamic strategic management model that combines thinking and planning and is more compatible with our native and Islamic culture than the existing models.
Keywords
Nahj al-Balagheh's letter 53
strategic management
strategic thinking
strategic planning
governance

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