Sharia-Compliant Business Management and Ethical Decision-Making in the Digital Economy

Abstract

This study examines the implementation of Sharia-compliant business management and ethical decision-making within the rapidly evolving digital economy. The research aims to analyze how Islamic ethical principles are integrated into digital organizational governance, managerial decision-making, and stakeholder accountability in technology-driven business environments. The study employs a qualitative research approach using a multiple case study design because this design enables an in-depth exploration of organizational experiences, ethical practices, and governance dynamics across different digital business sectors. The research was conducted in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, due to their strategic positions as major centers of Islamic economic development and digital business innovation in Southeast Asia. The study involved fifteen respondents and eight key informants consisting of organizational leaders, Sharia compliance officers, digital governance specialists, regulators, and Islamic economics experts selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques because of their professional expertise and direct involvement in ethical digital business management. The findings reveal that Sharia-compliant governance strengthens organizational transparency, stakeholder trust, and sustainable competitiveness, although challenges related to technological complexity and ethical consistency remain significant. The study recommends strengthening institutional ethical governance, digital transparency standards, and integrated Sharia-based regulatory frameworks to support sustainable digital business ecosystems.