The Theoretical Framework for Measuring Key Intangible Performance (KIP) in Research and Publication Using Maqāṣid al- Sharī’ah (MS)

Abstract

Application of Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah to determine and measure the
Key Intangible Performance (KIP) in institutional and individual productivity
is considered a topical issue in the current era. The shift of emphasis from
measuring Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to measuring and quantifying
intangible performances is a laudable endeavour. KIP acknowledges theprospective intangible means that contribute to quality productivity of institutions
and individuals. Nonetheless, basing the KIP on Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah is near
to none. This article reviews the available literature, in an attempt to develop
a theoretical framework for measuring Key Intangible Performance (KIP)
in research and publication using Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah. This paper employs
qualitative methodology, which basically relies on textual analysis. This is then
combined with Sekaran’s behavioural science operationalization method as a
research design to develop a Maqāṣid based Key Intangible Performance (KIP)
measurement framework. The findings show that Research and Publication is
essential for Islamic educational Institutions. It can promote, make impact and
integrate Islamic values in contemporary issues. The intangible dimensions are
three, preliminaries, regulations & governance, and moral & ethical conducts.
All of these correspond to the three levels of Maqāṣid namely, essentials,
complements and embellishments.