THE EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON STRATEGIC AMBIDEXTERITY: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF STRATEGIC HR CAPABILITIES

Abstract The research aimed to analyze and understand the relationship between the independent variable, strategic leadership with its dimensions (directing the strategic vision, developing human capital, enhancing organizational culture, emphasizing ethical practices) and the dependent variable, Strategic ambidexterity with its dimensions (exploiting opportunities, exploring opportunities, differentiated structure). The mediating role was strategic human resource capabilities with its dimensions (knowledge, ability to change, creativity, level of practice). The problem was represented by the following question (What is the relationship between strategic leadership and Strategic ambidexterity through the mediating role of strategic human resource capabilities). The importance emerged through the results reached, which were obtained from a survey and analysis of the opinions of the research sample represented by (122) respondents from employees of some commercial hotels in the city of Najaf as a community whose size reached (170) employees by adopting the questionnaire form according to the five-point Likert scale. Analytical statistical tools were used, including linear regression and correlation coefficient, as well as descriptive statistical methods, including the arithmetic mean and standard deviation, using the statistical program (SPSS) and the Sobel test. A set of conclusions were obtained, including (the strength of the mediating role of human resource capabilities Strategy in developing the relationship between strategic leadership and Strategic ambidexterity) among employees of some commercial hotels in the city of Najaf, research community.