الملخص الإنجليزي
The current study aimed at a scientific objective that is to determine the role of the members of the boards of directors of charitable societies in making planning decisions at different stages in women charity societies in Riyadh. It also aimed at a practical goal that is reaching a theoretical knowledge framework that enables decision makers, specialists, and experts to identify 1) the importance of the participation of the members of the boards of directors of charitable societies in making planning decisions; 2) the planning capabilities of the members of the boards of directors of charitable societies needed to play their role in making planning decisions; 3) examine the role of the members of the boards of charitable societies in the different stages of decision-making; and explore the mechanisms for activating their role in planning decisions for women charities in Riyadh. The nature of the study is descriptive and analytical, using the comprehensive social survey method for the analysis of the members of the boards of the women's charities in Riyadh.
The study used the Statistical Package Program (SPSS No. 17) in the statistical analysis of the questionnaire for members of the boards of directors of these associations. Scientific and practical results were reached by answering its questions. Based on the theoretical framework, a number of recommendations were suggested.