Editing my research methodology

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THE METHODOLOGIES AND METHODS TO BE USED IN THE RESEARCH

The methodology, which is going to be used, is the six pillars of futures studies, which provides a theory of futures thinking that is linked to methods and tools, and developed through praxis. The pillars (MATDCT) are: mapping, anticipation, timing, deepening, creating alternatives and transforming.

As the world becomes increasingly heterogeneous, as events from far away places dramatically impact how, where, when, why and with whom we live and work, futures studies can help us recover our agency. By mapping the past, present and future, by anticipating future issues and their consequences, by being sensitive to the grand patterns of change, by deepening our analysis to include worldviews and myths and metaphors, by creating alternative futures, and by choosing a preferred and back casting ways to realize the preferred, we can create the world we wish to live in (Inayatullah, 2008)

As a theory it seeks to integrate empiricist, interpretive, critical, and action learning modes of knowing at inner and outer levels. As a method, it creates alternative futures. It is also likely to be useful in developing more effective deeper, inclusive, longer term policy.

This methodology generates conversations that dig down into the worldviews, mental models and cultural structures that inform how we perceive both issues and possible future outcomes.

In addition, analytical methodology is going to be used, for the analytical part; the existing literature will be thoroughly survey. A comprehensive list of issues relevant for the future of Islamic banking is going to be prepared. A questionnaire based on these issues will be mail to scholars, bankers, policy makers, and Shari’a experts all over the world. Opinions of a representative sample will be collected, which together with the focus group data, presents an even sharper picture of the obstacles and opportunities facing Islamic banks economic development.

A primary research interviews with leading banking executives on a wide range of subjects connected with the future of Islamic banking and finance is going to be conducted.

The perception of these experts on various problems & the future of Islamic banking are going to be analysed & summarized. Assertions made will be backed up by clear, numerical justification throughout. Data is going to be drown from a variety of sources including consumer research, in-house data base describing and quantifying the Islamic banking industry literature.

The geographical coverage of the research extends to the major three areas dealing and offering Islamic banking in Middle East, South East Asia and non-Muslim countries, namely UK, USA and Australia.

THE OUTCOMES THAT ARE EXPECTED FROM THE RESEARCH

Given the increasing instability in the conventional system of money, banking and finance which now faces recurrent crises, this research considered to be relevant and timely. This research aims to influence governmental policy, business, academia, and community affair to develop vision of the future. To explore the alternatives, Applying futures studies methodologies such as six pillars will help in creating alternative futures. Therefore, future’s thinking with its systematic approach is essential for Islamic banks to achieve systematic development and economic stability.



The expected contributions of this research are:

· To use the futures thinking approach in Islamic banking to challenge the current approach of Development paradigm and move towards systematic development.

· To initiate a futures thinking process in Islamic banking that includes policy makers, employees, educators, Investors.

· To bring about a cultural and social change in Islamic banks industry by enhancing flexibility of thought, enhancing the view of the long-them and keeping the vision-driven.

· To use futures studies methodologies to understand better the alternatives facing Islamic banking.