A suggested conceptual framework for the relationship between strategic leadership and human resources maturity levels: The mediating role of job strengthening

Alaedin Alsayed

doi:10.65453/ajbmr.v15i2.1414

Authors

Alaedin Alsayed Associate Professor, Alaqsa University, Gaza, Palestine.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65453/ajbmr.v15i2.1414

Keywords:

Strategic leadership; Job strengthening; Human resources maturity; Upper Echelons Theory

Abstract

This study explores the mediating role of job strengthening in the relationship between strategic leadership and human resources maturity levels. A conceptual framework is developed to clarify both the direct and indirect links among these variables, drawing on insights from previous research and the Upper Echelons Theory, which provides a solid theoretical lens for explaining the proposed model. The review of the literature reveals that studies addressing the combined relationships among strategic leadership, job strengthening, and human resources maturity remain relatively limited. This highlights the need for further theoretical investigations and empirical applications of the framework across different organizational contexts, thereby enabling meaningful comparisons and strengthening the proposed hypotheses. The study contributes to the literature by offering a novel conceptual perspective on how strategic leadership influences human resources maturity, both directly and through the mediating role of job strengthening. By addressing an identified research gap, this framework can serve as a foundation for future research endeavors seeking to advance knowledge and practice in strategic leadership and human resource development.

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