Dismissal of Hakim from Al-Ikhlas Development Foundation

Mhd. Sarif, Suhaimi and Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri and Zainudin, Dolhadi and Yahya, Rohaziah (2026) Dismissal of Hakim from Al-Ikhlas Development Foundation. IIUM Journal of Case Studies of Management, 17 (1). pp. 76-81. ISSN 2810-2327 E-ISSN 2710-7175

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Abstract

This teaching case examines the ethical downfall and industrial relations implications surrounding Mr. Hakim Rahman, a senior officer at Al-Ikhlas Development Foundation (AIDF), a semi-governmental organisation dedicated to community empowerment. Rising from poverty through perseverance and education, Hakim became a symbol of integrity and social commitment. However, allegations of abuse of power, financial irregularities, and sexual harassment led to a Domestic Inquiry (DI), termination, and subsequent litigation at the Industrial Court of Malaysia. The case explores critical issues of managerial power, workplace misconduct, natural justice, procedural fairness, and accountability. It highlights how personal character erosion, unchecked authority, and ethical lapses can undermine organisational trust and legitimacy. Through the lens of industrial relations and ethics, the case invites students to evaluate due process, evidentiary standards, and leadership responsibility in safeguarding dignity and justice in the workplace.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Domestic Inquiry; Workplace Ethics; Wrongful Dismissal; Industrial Relation
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH830.3 Social systems. Urban groups. Cities and towns. Sustainable urban development BPL Islamic education > BPL27 Aims and objectives of education. Sustainable education H Social Sciences > HF Commerce H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5387 Business ethics H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5549 Personnel management
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Suhaimi Mhd Sarif
Date Deposited:	19 Feb 2026 15:35
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2026 15:35
Queue Number:	2026-02-Q2137
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127420

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