Organizational integrity management and its relation to Saudi Arabia universities reputation in light of the kingdom’s Vision 2030
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The study aims to explore the correlation between organizational integrity management and the academic reputation of universities in Saudi Arabia. It also examines the perspectives of university leaders and community members regarding the presence of organizational integrity management practices within Saudi universities, as well as indicators reflecting the academic reputation of these institutions. Two lists were utilized for this purpose: one detailing organizational integrity and the other outlining the academic reputation of Saudi universities. Key findings highlighted a perceived high level of organizational integrity management practices and indicators of academic reputation within Saudi universities, particularly in the context of Vision 2030. The study identified a negative correlation between individual or collective dimensions of organizational integrity and university reputation under Vision 2030, with these dimensions explaining a significant portion of the variance. Recommendations were provided to enhance organizational integrity, bolster academic reputation, and sustain progress in alignment with the findings. These recommendations include proposing strategic plans and actionable programs to fortify organizational integrity and academic prestige while fostering continued growth and development.
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