Modernism and Postmodernism

This study elaborates the difference and connection between modernism and postmodernism eras while highlighting their backgrounds. The research highlights the teachings of Islam in terms of modernism and postmodernism. The research brings to light the influence of modernism and postmodernism on Muslim societies. What are the far reaching impacts of the modernism and postmodernism eras of Muslim societies and how well a common Muslim is equipped to address the issues related to postmodernism. The study primarily focuses on the related issues in Pakistani society and explains the role and the influence of religious scholars of their understanding of the terms modernism and postmodernism. The study focuses on the awareness of the ’Ulamā in addressing these global challenges and subsequently the future of Pakistani society. The study has an element of quantitative research and it indicates towards the on ground realities on the issue with the help of a latest survey on modernism and postmodernism.

Impact of Learning Organization Practices on Organizational Commitment and Effectiveness in Commercial Banks of Faisalabad

Learning Organization is an umbrella term that covers system thinking, shared vision. Knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, innovation in behaviours, nurturing new ideas and sensitivity to change in an organization. The key success factors for an organization are learning and implementing what is learned. However, these phenomena must be linked with organizational commitment and effectiveness that contributes to achieve business success. Three instruments are used in this study. To measure learning organization practices Degree of Learning Organization Questionnaire (DLOQ) developed by Marsick & Watkin (2003) was used. DLOQ is comprised of the seven dimensions. To measure organizational commitment Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (OCQ) developed by Mowday, Steers, and Porter (1979) was used. This instrument has three aspects of commitment. To measure organizational effectiveness SOQ (Survey of Organization Questionnaire) developed by Taylor & Bower in 1972 was used. This instrument has three aspects of effectiveness. Convenient sampling technique was applied. A sample of 200 employees was taken from commercial banks in Faisalabad. Survey questionnaire method was used to obtain the response. Five points likert scale was used in questionnaire. Mean differences of demographic variables were measured by using t-test and ANOVA. Structural Equation Modeling was used to determine the impact of learning organization practices on organizational commitment and effectiveness in commercial banks of Faisalabad. The results of study showed significant positive impact of learning organization practices on organizational commitment and effectiveness. The banks in Faisalabad should opt for learning organization practices in order to enhance the commitment and effectiveness of employees in order to achieve the organizational goals.