Research

The Association invites researchers, including faculty members, postgraduate students, and others, to conduct scientific research on topics related to business ethics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This initiative aims to enrich knowledge and support various decisions that enhance ethical commitment in the private sector. The association offers a one-time financial grant of up to 10,000 SAR to researchers whose proposals are approved. The grant is disbursed after the Board of Directors approves the research proposal and once the researcher or research team fulfills the association’s requirements upon completion of the research.

 

Research Themes

Theme 1: Institutional Environment and Workplace Behavior

• Ethical leadership in Saudi organizations: reality and challenges.
• Organizational silence culture: causes, impacts, and possible solutions.
• The extent to which small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adhere to standards of integrity and transparency.
• Whistleblowing in the workplace: barriers and protection mechanisms.
• Conflict of interest in the private sector.

 

Theme 2: Justice and Integrity in Organizational Practices

• Fairness in recruitment and promotions: current practices and psychological impacts.
• Evaluating ethics in procurement and supply practices in the private sector.
• The role of oversight committees and governance in reducing administrative corruption.
• Ethical marketing practices: current state and desired outcomes in the Saudi market.

 

Theme 3: Social Responsibility and Ethical Commitment

• Corporate social responsibility as a means to build public trust in the private sector.
• The extent of corporate compliance with customer data protection and digital privacy standards.
• Environmental sustainability as an ethical value: the level of commitment in agricultural and industrial enterprises.
• The relationship between corporate image and ethical behavior during crises (e.g., COVID-19 or environmental disasters).

 

Theme 4: Business Ethics and Education

• Assessing the current state of business ethics education in Saudi universities.
• The role of faculty members as ethical role models and their influence on student behavior.
• Developing educational models to simulate ethical decision-making in various professions.
• Integrating Islamic values into business ethics education: opportunities and challenges.
• The level of ethical awareness among students in professional fields (medicine, engineering, management).

 

Theme 5: Digital Transformation and Business Ethics

• Ethics of using artificial intelligence in the workplace.
• Ethical challenges in virtual work environments and digital platforms.
• Privacy and information security as an ethical responsibility in organizations.
• The role of digital learning platforms in promoting academic integrity.

 

Theme 6: Empowerment and Community Awareness

• Measuring community awareness of business ethics among new entrepreneurs.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of national campaigns to promote integrity and combat corruption.
• The impact of social media networks on shaping ethical professional behavior.

 

Grant Eligibility Requirements

• Approval of the research proposal by the Board of Directors.
• The researcher must carry out the proposed study as submitted (any modifications must be pre-approved by the association upon the researcher’s formal request).
• The research results must be published in a peer-reviewed academic journal or presented at a recognized scientific conference.
• The researcher must acknowledge the association as the financial sponsor in the published paper and in any outputs resulting from the research.
• The research findings must be presented at a scientific meeting or workshop organized by the association, with the association covering the related expenses.
• The association must be granted the right to utilize the research findings for awareness, training, consulting, and advisory purposes, while ensuring proper attribution to the researchers to protect their intellectual rights.

 

Application Procedures
To apply for the grant, please follow these steps:

• Complete and submit the attached application form.
• The association’s designated committee will review the proposal in terms of its topic and scientific methodology.
• A recommendation will be submitted to the Board of Directors to approve funding and determine the grant amount, not exceeding 10,000 SAR.
• A funding agreement will be signed between the association and the researcher based on the approved terms.
• The full grant amount will be disbursed upon fulfilling the grant eligibility conditions, which include: publication of the research, proper acknowledgement of the association, and presentation of the findings at a scientific event.

 

Financial Grant Application Form for Research Support
1. General Information

• Name of Researcher / Research Team:
• Academic Degree and Job Title:
• Affiliated Institution (Academic or Research Organization):
• Contact Information:
  • Email:
  • Phone Number:
  • Mailing Address:

2. Research Proposal Summary

• Research Title:
• Research Problem and Objectives:
• Research Methodology:
• Significance of Expected Results:
• Proposed Timeline for Research Phases:

 

3. Brief CV of the Researcher / Research Team