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This study investigated the impact of strategic leadership on crisis management effectiveness at Mafraq Gynecology and Pediatrics Hospital in Jordan. To achieve the study's objectives, a descriptive quantitative approach was used. The quantitative portion of the study was conducted on a sample of 122 employees, from whom data was collected via an electronic questionnaire. The data was analyzed using the SPSS. The study results indicated a high level of strategic leadership implementation and a high level of crisis management effectiveness at the hospital. There is a significant impact of strategic leadership on crisis management effectiveness, and strategic leadership significantly influences every dimension of crisis management effectiveness. The study recommended strengthening an organizational culture that supports achievement, developing human capital through training and continuous learning, monitoring the implementation of decisions related to indicators that predict the occurrence of crises, and ensuring that employees have the resources they need to confront the crisis.
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