مباني مديريت سياسي در انديشه خواجه نظام الملك طوسي

The Foundation of Political Management from Khajeh Nezam-Al-Molkʹs Perspective

Management, in its modern sense, refers to the behavior that one, holding a managerial position, displays in order to conduct the organization under his control. This behavior is inevitably based on some theoretical principles. That is to say, the theoretical foundation of a managerʹs value systems and beliefs contributes to efficiently organizing his conduct. The basis of such underlying convictions might be either a function-based or an action-based philosophy. Thus, any management needs to be executed via a particular strategy which, in turn, might be informed or even dictated by the metaphysical views of the manager. This study presents a case-study of the impact of Khajeh Nezam-Al-Molk-e Tousiʹs ideational and philosophical views on his managerial conduct. There are two reasons for the selection of this person. Firstly, Khajeh Nezam-Al-Molk is one of the most successful authoritative figures in the history of Iran highly praised and reputable for his innovative conduct. Secondly, evident in his managerial career and conduct is a particular type of strategy which can be regarded as the natural consequence of his profound understanding of the principles of Islamic political philosophy.