The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employees’ Willingnes…

Research Proposal Revision Instructions Please revise the research proposal according to the following supervisor feedback: 1. Title Revision Update the research title according to the approved version: The Influence of Ethical Leadership on Employees Willingness to Accept Bribes: The Mediating Role of Ethical Climate in the Saudi Municipal Sector. 2. Variables Structure Ensure the study variables are clearly structured as follows: Independent Variable Ethical Leadership Mediator Ethical Climate Dependent Variable Employees Willingness to Accept Bribes Make sure the entire proposal reflects this variable structure. 3. Rewrite the Introduction Rewrite the Introduction using the inverted pyramid structure, starting from the general context and narrowing down to the research problem: 1. Global issue of corruption and bribery 2. Corruption in public sector institutions 3. Corruption risks in municipal/government sectors 4. Employees willingness to accept bribes as a behavioral issue 5. Introduction of key study variables (ethical leadership and ethical climate) 6. Conclude the introduction with the purpose of the study 4. Revise the Problem Statement Rewrite the Problem Statement so that it: Focuses primarily on the dependent variable: employees willingness to accept bribes Explains why this issue is significant in the Saudi municipal sector Introduces ethical leadership and ethical climate as potential explanatory factors Clearly highlights the research gap. 5. Reduce Theoretical Framework Limit the theoretical framework to 23 relevant theories only, for example: Social Learning Theory (linked to ethical leadership) Ethical Climate Theory (linked to organizational ethical environment) Institutional Theory (optional if needed) Each theory should explain its relevance to the study variables. 6. Strengthen Research Gaps Each research gap must include clear supporting evidence from previous studies. For each gap: Cite relevant literature Explain what previous studies have done Explain what they did not examine Clarify how this research addresses that gap. 7. Remove the Variables Section Delete the section currently titled Variables. 8. Create a Conceptual Framework Section Replace it with a new section titled: Conceptual Framework This section should: Explain the relationships between variables Include a conceptual model diagram showing: Ethical Leadership Ethical Climate Employees Willingness to Accept Bribes Where ethical climate acts as a mediator. 9. Research Methodology Revision Remove the mixed-method approach. The study should be designed as: Quantitative research only Using: Survey method Cross-sectional design Statistical analysis using PLS-SEM. 10. Population Identification Clearly define the target population, including: Type of employees Sector (Saudi municipal sector) Estimated population size (if available). 11. Sample Size Calculation Calculate the sample size using the Raosoft Sample Size Calculator. Include: Population size Confidence level Margin of error Required sample size. 12. Sampling Method Specify the sampling method used, such as: Stratified sampling Cluster sampling Simple random sampling Explain briefly why this method is appropriate for the study. 13. Convert Section 5.1 into a Table Section 5.1 (Research Design) should be presented in a structured table format, summarizing: Research design Data collection method Analysis technique. 14. Review Measurement Scales Ensure that all measurement instruments are based on validated scales from previous research, for example: Ethical Leadership Brown et al. (2005) Ethical Climate Victor & Cullen (1988) Include citations for each scale. 15. Add Research Hypotheses Clearly define the study hypotheses based on the conceptual model: H1: Ethical Leadership positively influences Ethical Climate. H2: Ethical Climate influences Employees Willingness to Accept Bribes. H3: Ethical Leadership influences Employees Willingness to Accept Bribes. H4: Ethical Climate mediates the relationship between Ethical Leadership and Employees Willingness to Accept Bribes.