The role of work ethics in organizational ambidexterity A comparative survey study of the opinions of a sample of faculty members in a number of public and private universities in the city of Sulaymaniyah/Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Abstract

The research aims to examine the impact of of work ethics in organizational excellence. It is a comparative survey study of the opinions of a sample of faculty members at a number of public and private universities in the city of Sulaymaniyah/Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The total number of participating universities was (4) (2) public universities (University of Sulaymaniyah - Polytechnic University), (2) private (University of Human Development and Cihan University). The results were analyzed using statistical programs (Spss.v.28), and the descriptive analytical approach was adopted. (360) questionnaires were distributed to the sample members according to the sample size calculated using the Stephen Thompson equation, based on the number of faculty members, which amounted to (2893) in the four universities. The researcher was able to retrieve (345) questionnaires, representing (96%) of the distributed questionnaires. After retrieving the questionnaires, it was found that (6) of the returned questionnaires were not valid for analysis. Therefore, those questionnaires were excluded, and (339) questionnaires were retained. Valid for analysis, the researcher concluded that respondents believed that quality work in higher education requires personal commitment and continuous effort that transcends the traditional boundaries of university work. The researcher suggested continuing to exploit opportunities through research and development to innovate new technical services and utilize modern and advanced technologies.