The Effect of Organizational Culture on Organizational Performance of Saudi Higher Education: The Mediating Role of Human Resource Development

Abstract

-Organizational culture is essential to implement organizational policies and strategies. In addition, human resource development (HRM) is critical for the success of any organization. However, most of previous studies have focused on these variables in developed nations. In Saudi Arabia, the number of non-Saudis employed as academic staff is greater than Saudis and these issues are related to organizational culture and HRD. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of organizational culture on HRD and organizational performance (OP). The study also aims at examining the effect of HRD on OP. The study also discusses the mediating role of HRD between organizational culture and OP. Public universities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were chosen as the population of this study. Using a stratified random sampling, 425 responses were collected. The data have been analysed using the Partial Least Square (PLS). This study has found that organizational culture affected the HRD and OP. HRD affected the OP and mediated the effect of organizational culture on OP. The findings of this study could foster a strategic plan for the achievement of HRD and improve the OP of universities.