Analysis of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa Region

Authors

Yussra Jamjoom, Department of General Subjects Faculty of Business Administration, University of Business and Technology, 21148, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

The United Nations’ Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative for business and management schools has recently gained popularity among academics and professionals. This study runs linear correlation regressions to investigate the association between the number of signatory universities within the Middle East and North Africa region and several potential explanatory indicators. The number of universities signing up for the PRME initiative within each country was found to be strongly associated with the country’s standing in global innovation, business sophistication, human capital, and research and development. In contrast, gross domestic product per capita, the existing level of achievement in Sustainable Development Goals, and the number of universities offering degrees in business and management studies were found to be irrelevant. The study analyzes the two top performers in adopting the PRME in the region, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, and discusses how the adoption of PRME reflects a countrys overall orientation of the subject.

Recommended Citation

Jamjoom, Yussra (2023) "Analysis of the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education Initiative in the Middle East and North Africa Region," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 6 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss6/30