The role of emotional intelligence in enhancing organizational resilience: Examining the moderating impact of transformational leadership
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Received April 18, 2025;Accepted July 3, 2025;Published July 15, 2025
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Author(s)Abdallah Q. BatainehLink to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7770-3175
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Mohammad AlhurLink to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5022-6521
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Dhia QasimLink to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8422-4252
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Ahmed ShuhaiberLink to ORCID Index: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9827-2028
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DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.23(3).2025.07
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Article InfoVolume 23 2025, Issue #3, pp. 79-94
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In an era of persistent economic uncertainty and supply chain disruptions, organizational resilience has emerged as a critical determinant of long-term sustainability, particularly in rapidly evolving industries such as food manufacturing. Emotional intelligence (EI) has been identified as a key driver of resilience, enabling individuals and organizations to better adapt, recover, and grow in the face of challenges. This study aims to investigate the impact of EI on organizational resilience and to assess the moderating role of transformational leadership in this relationship within the context of Jordan’s yogurt industry. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected in 2024 from 768 employees working across three leading yogurt manufacturing companies in Jordan. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS was applied to analyze the relationships among the variables. The results demonstrate that all four dimensions of EI, self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management, exert a statistically significant positive effect on organizational resilience (p < 0.001). Furthermore, transformational leadership was found to moderate these relationships significantly, enhancing the strength of EI’s influence on resilience outcomes. These findings offer robust empirical support for the integration of EI and leadership development in resilience-building strategies. The study provides sector-specific insights that contribute to the theoretical advancement of resilience frameworks and offers actionable guidance for organizational leaders seeking to enhance adaptability in dynamic and uncertain environments.
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JEL Classification (Paper profile tab)D91, M12, M14
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- Figure 1. Research model
- Figure 2. The moderating effect of transformational leadership on the relationship between EI dimensions (including (A) Self-Awareness, (B) Self-Regulation, (C) Social Awareness, (D) Relationship Management) and Organizational resilience
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- Table 1. The research sample and response rates
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- Table 4. Study model’s validity
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The impact of strategic human resources planning on the organizational performance of public shareholding companies in Jordan
Shaker Al-Qudah
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Abdallah Mishael Obeidat
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Hosam Shrouf ,
Mohammed A. Abusweilem
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.18(1).2020.19
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The study aims to analyze the impact of strategic human resources planning on the organizational performance of Jordanian public shareholding companies for senior management and functional unit managers (human resources, marketing, finance, and accounting). The researchers surveyed all the public shareholding companies registered with the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) in 2019, wherein they found that only 60 companies applied strategic planning and human resources planning (HRP) together. Two hundred and twenty questionnaires were distributed in 52 companies surveyed, and 203 were adopted for statistical analysis. Several statistical methods were used, most notably the multiple regression analysis. The researchers found out a statistically significant impact of the strategic human resources planning (integration of HRP and strategic planning; strategic participation) on organizational performance. The results showed that adopting the strategic HRP dimensions leads to an increase in an organization’s overall productivity, employee satisfaction and reputation, as well as reduced operating costs. HR managers must understand the effectiveness of strategically designed HR practices across functions. -
Relationships between human resource management practices, employee satisfaction, service quality, and employee service behavior in the hotel industry
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Al Montaser Mohammad
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Ahmad Alheet
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Mahmoud Hussein Abu Joma
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Salman Abu Lehyeh
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.21(1).2023.21
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Strategic human resource management practices and human capital development: The role of employee commitment
Main Naser Alolayyan
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Mohammad Sharif Alyahya
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Dana Ahmad Omari
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.19(2).2021.13
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Acknowledgments
The Deanship of Research at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) in Jordan is acknowledged by authors for providing facilities through the research No. 488/2020 and research environment to accomplish the goals of this work. The authors thank Professor Fareed Nusair at the Department of Health Management & Policy, the Faculty of Medicine.

