Browsing by Author "Zulfqar Ahmad"

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    Effect of corporate alienation on managerial decision making
    (2013) Rana Zamin Abbas; Muhammad Rizwan Junaid; Muhammad Razzaq Athar; Zulfqar Ahmad
    This study revolves around the core process of decision making in an organization keeping on board the middle management tier which is involved mostly in decision making. In every passing day more and more mangers are coming across different personal problems; and even with strong academic qualifications and flair towards offering their best they are finding no place for themselves in this busy and dynamic corporate world. Organizational structure and design are the main causes that make their options miserable and leave no place to run and room to hide. They lose happiness, completeness and confidence and they hit back the society as an alien soul without any defined objective and definite purpose. The causes are studied here in the perspective of a continuous process of decision making which is the most important of all tasks a manager performs.
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    Electronic detection stick for blinds
    (University of Management and Technology, 2011) Rashid Ali; Rameez Syed; Zulfqar Ahmad
    Mobility for the blind is always a great problem. Just like a sighted, blind also needs to travel around inside a closed premises like house, factory, office, school etc. They may also like to go for shopping, visiting friends and other places of their interest. Presently available electronic travelling aids like sonic path finder, sonic torch etc. are not suitable for using inside a closed premises such as school,factory, office etc. In this project an electronically detection stick that can be used conveniently inside a closed premises has been discussed. This electronic stick able to detect almost all obstacles such furnitures,metallic objects etc,thereby preventing them from colliding with such objects. The purpose of the project is to make the easy life for the blind people.Here used electronic safety guard system that alerts them of any obstacle or object in their path. The system comprises transmitter and receiver section. -Transmitter section -Receiver section uses an embedded system.
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    Electronic detection stick for blinds
    (UMT Lahore, 2011) Rashid Ali; Zulfqar Ahmad; Rameez Syed
    Mobility for the blind is always a great problem. Just like a sighted person, the blind also need to travel around inside closed premises such as houses, factories, offices, schools, etc. They may also like to go shopping, visit friends, and other places of their interest. Presently available electronic travelling aids like sonic path finders, sonic torches, etc. are not suitable for use inside closed premises such as schools, factories, and offices. In this project, an electronically detected stick that can be used conveniently inside closed premises has been discussed. This electronic stick is able to detect almost all obstacles such as furniture and metallic objects, thereby preventing users from colliding with such objects. The purpose of this project is to make life easier for blind people. Here, an electronic safety guard system is used that alerts them to any obstacle or object in their path. The system comprises a transmitter section and a receiver section. The receiver section uses an embedded system.
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    The existential face of organization: a literature review
    (European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Ahmad Raza; Muhammad Ashraf; Naveed Yazdani; Abdur Rahman Malik; Zulfqar Ahmad
    The notion of existential meaning has its roots in the literature and insights of existentialist philosophy and existential phenomenology. Many figures – Erasmus, Luther, Rousseau, Newton, Decartes, Vico, Goethe, Emerson, Netizche – cried out for a deep psychological understanding. This study brings together the thoughts of philosophy, thinking of literary figures and business thinkers and presents them in the form of literature review, for highlighting the humanistic and existential context in business organizations.
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    An exploratory study of SHRM practices in developing countries: a case of public sector organization gsp (with reference to john mcauley’s perspectives)
    (Institute of Interdisciplinary Business Research, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Naveeda Kitchlew; Zulfqar Ahmad; Abdul Rafay
    In writing this case on GSP (Geological Survey of Pakistan), we conducted ten in depth interviews at GSP using seven perspectives framework of John McAuley, so that the progression of thoughts and flow of ideas should be in a logical, coherent and consistent fashion for the vivid and clear picture of GSP Case. This paper explores the issues of SHRM practices in the context of Public sector organization GSP using MCAULEY S PERSPECTIVES APPROACH namely 1- A Modernist Perspective 2- A Neo-Modernist Perspective 3, A New-Wave Perspective 4-Postmodern Perspective 5- A Reflective Perspective 6- A Critical Theory And Psychoanalytical Perspective 7- A Managerial Perspective. Reports the strategic issues confronting GSP as well as evidence generated from the case reveal that SHRM practices are totally neglected at GSP. After discussing dark side, recommends, suggestions for future.
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    Gandhi�s ahimsa- a critical review at the critical time of war against terrorism
    (International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Abdur Rahman Malik; Muhammad Ashraf; Abdul Chaudhry Rehman; Zulfqar Ahmad
    This paper will seek to understand what is meant by the term that Gandhi refers to as Ahimsa. This research will also seek to evaluate the term from both theoretical and practical angles and will establish that Ahimsa is not possible in its virtual meanings. The critique on Ahimsa and Gandhi’s ideology will also be discussed. Finally this paper will propose that the concept of Ahimsa can be of any use for humanity only if it is defined in a broader framework.
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    Measuring the attitude towards science in Pakistan: a study of secondary school student
    (International Journal of Contemporary Business Research, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Usman Khalil; Muhammad Ashraf; Maqsood Ahmad; Zulfqar Ahmad
    This study was carried out to assess the attitude of students of secondary classes towards science. The data was collected from seven secondary schools situated in Model Town and Kahna area of Lahore. The sample consisted of 600 students, both male and female drawn from science as well as humanities streams. The instrument used for collection of data was a modified version of Modified Fennema-Sherman Attitude Scales by Diana Doepken, Ellen Lawsky and Linda Padwa1. It consisted of 28 items questionnaire to be responded on a 5-point Likert Scale. The analysis of the data was done by using t-test, ANOVA and LSD test. The study revealed that all students of secondary classes had positive attitude towards science. Attitudes of females are even more positive. Similarly students of Science Group have more positive attitude than those of Humanities Group. The study further revealed that parental attitude and school type also contribute towards development of positive attitude of students towards science. Keywords: Measuring , Attitude , Science , Pakistan, Secondary School Students
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    Measuring the learning organization�s construct in Pakistan: a case of public sector educational institutes
    (European Journal of Social Sciences, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Hasan Sohaib Murad; Abdul Ghaffar Ghaffari; Ahmed F. Siddiqi; Zulfqar Ahmad; Zia Ur Rehman; Muhammad Ashraf
    Purpose: This paper focuses upon assessing the learning levels of Pakistani organizations1 particularly on those aspects which are prominent and verifiable in Pakistani context. Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper in hand first reviews all the relevant literature for distilling the main features of learning organization’s construct which are used in the questionnaire. The research used Marsick & Watkins, (2003) questionnaire as an instrument. Research findings: Factor analysis after survey filters five dimensions of the construct learning organization. namely; learning climate, employees’ participation, systematic employee development, leadership, and incentives of most positive kinds (rewards), for learning which are found in different proportions in public sector organizations.
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    Muslim response to modernity and a new strategy of peace in the world
    (Interdisciplinary Journal Of Contemporary Research In Business, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Muhammad Amin; Zulfqar Ahmad
    Muslim countries gained political independence from mid 40s onwards. However, during the colonial rule, Western powers tried to replace the Muslim thought, culture and institutions with the Western thought and culture through all possible means. Muslim reaction to Western thought and civilization after liberation ranged from complete acceptance to resistance and total indifference. The dominating approach was of reconciliation which resulted in Westernization of the Muslim societies by the second half of 20th century. However, it seems necessary to review the Muslims strategy at this stage. This article is a review and proposes a new approach in this direction.
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    New horizons of debate environment - selects or selected: an exploratory account
    (Research Journal of Internatıonal Studıes, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Muhammad Ashraf; Abdur Rahman Malik; Zulfqar Ahmad
    Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the assumptions underlying the population ecology theory, to point out its major weaknesses and also to suggest a solution. Design / methodology / approach This study reviews the literature from the fields of political economy, organizational research and international management and identifies common threads pointing towards the fallacy of basic ecological assumptions. Findings The literature from different fields suggests that not only organizations are being selected by the environment, but the environment is also being intentionally controlled, shaped or selected and even created by the organizations. Generalizing this argument, it is proposed that all such unidirectional approaches that fail to account for the multi directional influences should be replaced with a multidirectional approach in which all of the concerned variables are given some causal authority. Originality / value The paper provides some insights into the unwarranted and taken for granted assumptions underlying the popular approach to organizational theorizing. It offers a guideline for organizational theorists to critically evaluate existing theories and to formulate balanced theories in future
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    The Quranic concept of the authority of the prophet:An explanation in two traditions
    (Society for Business Research Promotion, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Muhammad Amin; khalid Mahmood; Muhammad Tahir Mustafa; Zulfqar Ahmad
    The aim of this paper is to explain the concept of the authority of the Prophet given by Quran as well as in the light of authentic and popular two traditions of Islam. At the first stage, this paper explains the concepts of (i) Un-conditional obedience to the profit, (ii) The relationship between the Quran and the Hadith, (iii) What the Prophet gives you, take: the explanation of this dictum in the Sunni and Shii traditions, (iv) Obedience to the Prophet is different from obedience to a Head of State and (v) The Prophet as Arbiter in all disputes, the Prophet as “good pattern” the Prophet as law giver and as man. At the second stage, after discussing the recognition of Divine inspiration in the commands of the Prophet, paper gives Quranic evidence that the Prophet had Divine guidance apart from the Quran. It also highlights the distinction between the two kinds of „Wahy‟ and the common points between the two kinds of „Wahy‟. We see through the examination of authentic literature there is a consensus of two traditional schools of thought on the Quranic concept of the authority of the Prophet. We see through the examination of authentic literature there is a consensus of two traditional schools of thought on the Quranic concept of the authority of the Prophet . All true traditions of the Prophet are, consistent with the Quran and obedience to both causes no trouble, because their can be no contradiction between the two. this paper illuminates the concepts with the help of authentic sources and can be a stepping stone and an invitation towards an in-depth understanding of authentic sources and can help in future to leave the land of controversy to fight against prejudices with critical understanding of authentic sources.
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    A study of strategic orientations, Pakistani brands and implications
    (Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 2011) Rana Zamin Abbas; Zulfqar Ahmad; Abdul Rafay
    Purpose of this paper is to explore the three strategic orientations (customer, competitive, and technological) of the firm and new product performance.To understand which of three different strategic orientations is more appropriate, when and why it is so in the context of developing product innovations. To discuss Pakistani brands and develop prepositions with referrence to the working styles of Pakistani brands. It also discusses the theoretical and managerial implications for business in Pakistan.