THE MEDIATING ROLE OF INNOVATION AND CHANGE IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND THE SUSTAINABILITY OF BANKS

Abstract

In this research paper, we focused on the variable that could influence the sustainability of banks. According to Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, sustainability is one of the guiding principles. Ninety-nine (99) managers working in different banks have participated in the survey. The perspectives of the managers are considered in this study. The collected data was tested in SmartPLS 3.0 to have more accuracy in the results. The four hypotheses were decided to be accepted or rejected based on the path analysis, specifically the p-value significance at 0.01, 0.05, and 0.10. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, correlation, regression, reliability, discriminant validity tests were conducted. From the hypothesis testing, it is relevant that there is no direct relation between organizational learning and sustainability. It is indirectly related to innovation and change. The model verification is based on the samples collected from the managers of each bank. However, the hypothesis requires further verification in different business contexts. There are different factors influencing sustainability, which have not been included in our research such as economic, environmental, and social factors. These could be analyzed in future research.