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Literature Review on Human Resources Agility and Organizational Resilience in Industrial Companies in Jordan

Ahmad Ali Al-Subaihi, Nor Hasliza Md. Saad

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i10/23049

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In today's global business landscape, which is characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, industrial companies face complex challenges and a turbulent business environment. This requires it to enhance its ability to adapt to the changing circumstances surrounding it by fostering its HR agility. The industrial sector in Jordan is not isolated from these challenges. These challenges put pressure on industrial companies, affecting their survival and competitiveness. This study aims to fill the gap by investigate the relationship between HR agility (HR proactivity, HR adaptability, and HR resiliency) and organizational resilience in the Jordanian industrial sector. The methodology of the current study was through an extensive search of research and papers published in databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. The results of the study confirm that HR agility (HR proactivity, HR adaptability, and HR resiliency) It has a positive role in organizational resilience in the industrial sector. This study will provide fruitful insight for industrial companies and valuable recommendations for future research.

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Al-Subaihi, A. A., & Saad, N. H. M. (2024). Literature Review on Human Resources Agility and Organizational Resilience in Industrial Companies in Jordan. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(10), 1191–1202.