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Enhancing Organizational Resilience: The Transformative Influence of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Culture

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  • Iulian Georgescu

    (Doctoral School, University of Craiova, 13 AI Cuza Street, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Claudiu George Bocean

    (Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, 13 AI Cuza Street, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Anca Antoaneta Vărzaru

    (Department of Economics, Accounting and International Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, University of Craiova, 13 AI Cuza Street, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Cristina Claudia Rotea

    (Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Mădălina Giorgiana Mangra

    (Department of Finance, Banking and Economic Analysis, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

  • Gabriel Ioan Mangra

    (Department of Theory and Methodology of Motor Activities, University of Craiova, 200585 Craiova, Romania)

Abstract

In an era characterized by rapid changes and uncertainty, organizational resilience emerges as a critical factor for the survival and prosperity of businesses. Confronted with a progressively volatile and unpredictable organizational landscape, an organization’s capacity to swiftly and effectively address challenges and adapt to changes becomes indispensable. This paper investigates the role of strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices and organizational culture (OC) in enhancing organizational resilience (OR). The research employed a questionnaire distributed to 501 employees within public institutions, with data analysis conducted using structural equation modeling. The study assesses the direct effects of SHRM practices on organizational resilience while also investigating the mediating effects of organizational culture on the relationship between these practices and resilience. The primary findings highlight both the direct and indirect impacts of SHRM practices on organizational resilience. The study underscores the importance of adopting an integrated approach, wherein SHRM practices and organizational culture are strategically aligned to bolster organizational resilience and secure sustainable success in a dynamic and turbulent organizational landscape.

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  • Iulian Georgescu & Claudiu George Bocean & Anca Antoaneta Vărzaru & Cristina Claudia Rotea & Mădălina Giorgiana Mangra & Gabriel Ioan Mangra, 2024. "Enhancing Organizational Resilience: The Transformative Influence of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Culture," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(10), pages 1-21, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:10:p:4315-:d:1398254
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