Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature and contents of Islamic management
practices and their consequent implications for human resource management (HRM) in Arab
countries. In addition, it aims to examine the implications for multinational companies (MNCs)
operating in Islamic countries and the impact of globalisation before proceeding to an analysis of
managerial problems in Arab countries and the need for understanding Islamic management
principles by Arab (national) and international managers.