Implementation of the Islamic Work Ethics “AKHLAK” at Bank Syariah Indonesia in Bandung

Abstract

This research is conducted because there are still many  fraud cases  in Islamic bankings. This fraud is related to the behavior of managers and the employees in Islamic banking institutions. Therefore this fraud should be eliminated by applying the Islamic Work Ethics or moral values ​​that exist in Islamic teachings. Based on this, this research aims to determine the understanding and application of Islamic Work Ethics in Islamic banking institutions. The research is a preliminary survey in an sharia bank  in Bandung  using qualitative research method. This method is carried out through interviews with the employees and leaders at Bank Syariah Indonesia . The results of interviews with the employees are  then triangulated with the results of interviews with the leaders. This research is not a generalization. The results show the understanding and application of Islamic Work Ethics by employees and leaders at Bank Syariah Indonesia in Bandung . This study provides an overview to the government regarding the application of Islamic Work Ethics in Islamic banks.

Keywords : Islamic Work Ethics , AKHLAK , Bank Syariah Indonesia.

DOI: 10.7176/IKM/11-4-07

Publication date: July 31^st 2021