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Organizational learning, resilience and psychological empowerment as antecedents of work engagement during COVID-19

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  • Lama Blaique
  • Hussein Nabil Ismail
  • Hazem Aldabbas

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Purpose - This paper aims to explore the relationship between organizational learning (OL) and work engagement (WE) in the Middle East region amid the COVID-19 pandemic and to test the mediating role of employee resilience (ER) and psychological empowerment (PE) on this relationship. Design/methodology/approach - The sample size was 208 respondents working in the Middle East area during COVID-19. Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis with bootstrapping. Findings - The findings indicate a significant positive impact of OL on WE. Moreover, both constructs – ER and WE – were identified as mediators for this relationship. Practical implications - Practical implications within this study call for organizations to focus on promoting a learning culture in order to adapt and respond effectively to unprecedented external challenges. Originality/value - The current study extends previous research and strengthens the antecedents of WE, namely, OL, ER and PE in the Middle East region while controlling for COVID-19 perceptions.

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  • Lama Blaique & Hussein Nabil Ismail & Hazem Aldabbas, 2022. "Organizational learning, resilience and psychological empowerment as antecedents of work engagement during COVID-19," International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 72(6), pages 1584-1607, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijppmp:ijppm-04-2021-0197
    DOI: 10.1108/IJPPM-04-2021-0197
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