Islamic Studies and Quranic Research in the Contemporary World

Islamic Studies and Quranic Research in the Contemporary World

Analyzing the Factors Influencing Employee Motivation in Organization from the Perspective of the Holy Quran Using the Cyclic Process Analysis Method

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mohammad Rezaali 1
Amir Hosein Adeli Jazeb 2
Ali Rezaeian 3
1 Department of Business Management, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Management, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
3 Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Accounting, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/iscw.2025.2048921.1121
Abstract
Motivation is a psychological concept widely applied in various fields such as management, behavioral sciences, and ethics, with its different aspects being examined within these disciplines. The primary objective of this study is, first, to identify and analyze the factors influencing employee motivation from the perspective of the Holy Quran, and second, to evaluate this approach as a solution for improving and enhancing employees' cultural-social behavior within organizations. Using the cyclic process analysis method, Quranic verses related to the keywords "Ba‘th", "Ithārah", "Nazgh", and "Mayl" were identified and analyzed. The findings of this research highlight the factors affecting motivation in organizational employees, emphasizing that need serves as an intrinsic driver and a key element in motivating individuals, guiding and organizing their individual and social behavior within the organization. Without the presence of need, motivation does not develop in individuals. Accordingly, addressing human needs can lead to the improvement of both individual and social intra-organizational performance. Ultimately, the results of this study indicate that the teachings of the Quran, by emphasizing the spiritual and ethical dimensions of motivation, can practically and effectively contribute to strengthening and improving cultural-social behaviors and, consequently, enhancing organizational performance.
Keywords
Motivation
Employee Motivation
The Holy Quran
Cyclic Process Analysis Method
Subjects
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Islamic Studies and Quranic Research in the Contemporary World
Volume 4, Issue 2 - Serial Number 8
February 2026
Pages 105-138

  • Receive Date 24 June 2024
  • Revise Date 19 May 2025
  • Accept Date 02 March 2025
  • First Publish Date 20 May 2025
  • Publish Date 21 January 2026