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Understanding Protestant and Islamic Work Ethic Studies: A Content Analysis of Articles

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  • R. Arzu Kalemci

    (Cankaya University)

  • Ipek Kalemci Tuzun

    (Baskent University)

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This study focuses on two main arguments about the secularization of Protestant work ethic (PWE) and the uniqueness of Islamic work ethic (IWE). By adopting a linguistic point of view, this study aims to grasp a common understanding of PWE and IWE in the field of work ethic research. For this purpose, 109 articles using the keywords PWE and IWE in their titles were analyzed using content analysis. The findings support the argument that emphasizes universally shared values of PWE. In addition, the findings reveal that IWE provides a unique perspective on how to improve organizational performance, but at the same time differs in work orientation and commitment across cultures.

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  • R. Arzu Kalemci & Ipek Kalemci Tuzun, 2019. "Understanding Protestant and Islamic Work Ethic Studies: A Content Analysis of Articles," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 158(4), pages 999-1008, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:158:y:2019:i:4:d:10.1007_s10551-017-3716-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-017-3716-y
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