The mediating effect of organizational capabilities between sustainable leadership and strategic success in Yemeni private universities

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the mediating effect of organizational capabilities between sustainable leadership and strategic success in Yemeni private universities. Background Problem: In an era of accelerating technological change and intense global competition among universities, this study sheds light on the mediating role of organizational capabilities in the relationship between sustainable leadership and strategic success in Yemeni private universities. The novelty of this study lies in addressing a research gap by examining the mediating role of organizational capabilities in the relationship between sustainable leadership and strategic success. Research Methods: A quantitative approach was employed using a structured questionnaire distributed to 304 stratified, randomly selected employees across different administrative levels in 13 private universities in Yemen. Data were analyzed using SPSS-27 and AMOS-24, including structural equation modeling. Findings: The results reveal a significant impact of sustainable leadership on both organizational capabilities and strategic success. Furthermore, organizational capabilities were found to partially mediate the relationship between sustainable leadership and strategic success. The findings highlight the importance of sustainable leadership practices in building organizational capabilities that, in turn, contribute to achieving strategic success. This suggests that university leaders should invest in leadership strategies that foster long-term capacity building and institutional development.