Holistic Ethical Organizational Culture

In addition, KAU enforce several policies that ensure the commitment of all its stakeholders including employees, faculty members, administrators, and students, to its institutional values and work ethics that ensures a healthy work environment. Among these policies are the following:

KAU abides with the regulations issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development including:

• Executive Regulations for Human Resources in Civil Service: Chapter 8 of the regulation (Job Duties) (Article 206) includes the following:

1. The government entity shall announce the regulations, the Code of Professional Conduct, and the Ethics of Public Service for its employees, and raise awareness of them through various means it deems appropriate. 2. The employee must review the Code of Professional Conduct, the Ethics of Public Service, and the job duties, and adhere to them in their work. Any violation of the provisions of the regulation and the rules outlined in that code constitutes a breach of job duties and requires the appropriate legal action to be taken against the employee. To view the Executive Regulations for Human Resources in Civil Service (click here)

• Code of Professional Discipline Article (2) stipulates that this system aims to:

1. Protect public service and ensure the smooth functioning of public institutions, as well as ensuring the employee performs their duties effectively.To view the Code of Professional Discipline (click here)

Also, among the regulations governing work that King Abdulaziz University adheres to:The Advisory Guide to the Rules of Work Ethics issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Objectives of the Advisory Guide:

The purpose of this advisory guide is to enhance labor relations and shape the rules of conduct and work ethics in a way that positively impacts labor relations. This is aimed at creating a more attractive work environment, resulting in professional efficiency, job security, and smooth work operations. Furthermore, adherence to work ethics will lead to increased worker productivity, better management of the establishment by the employer, and, in general, foster trust between the involved parties. The code focuses on several ethical principles and areas, which include:

• Justice, equality, and non-discrimination
• General appearance
• Honesty and integrity
• Avoidance of exploiting positions
• Work environment
• Public morals and behaviors
• Promoting teamwork

There are several laws and regulations that have been defined and stated by the Government, to which all higher education institutions, including King Abdulaziz University, should abide by and apply within its premises. Consequently, KAU has defined its Professional Ethics Charter to customize and align with the anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies of the government.(For More)

Furthermore, KAU published Professional Ethics Charter for its staff members which outlines the ethical behavior framework of KAU personnel, and the expected values and professional performance within the campus. It includes work ethics, relations with colleagues, students and the society and covers different aspects including:

• Moral values

• Ethical behavior within the teaching context

• Ethical behavior within the educational setting

• Ethical behavior in relation to students and exams

• Ethical behavior toward university facilities and services

• Ethical behavior in relation to colleagues and administration

• Ethical behavior in relation to community

• Ethical behavior in relation to university

• Ethical behavior in relation to research and publications

• Ethical behavior in relation to supervision and evaluation of postgraduate thesis

It also emphasizes these ethical values through the "Code of Professional Ethics for Faculty Members and Those in Equivalent Positions at King Abdulaziz University," which includes in Section Four "Ethical Principles" that faculty members should adhere to, as follows:

• Justice

• Integrity

• Belonging

• Equality and Non-Discrimination

• Trust among individuals

• Respect for confidentiality and privacy

• Integrity and impartiality

King Abdulaziz University has given special attention to guiding the ethical behavior of university students, emphasizing the importance of adhering to ethical values through a set of regulations and guidelines aimed at organizing and enhancing behavior, including:

• University Student Rights and Responsibilities Regulations (click here to view)
• University Student Values Guide (click here to view)
• Female Student Guide (click here to view)
• Code of Conduct for Students at King Abdulaziz University (click here to view)

The university also has a set of regulations for faculty members, including:

• Code of Professional Ethics for Faculty Members and Those in Equivalent Positions at King Abdulaziz University (click here to view)
• Scientific Research Ethics Guidelines at King Abdulaziz University (click here to view)