Master’s Thesis Defense on Strategic Leadership and HR Effectiveness at Saba Region University

The Arab Academy for Management, Banking, and Financial Sciences held a public defense session on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for the master’s thesis submitted by researcher Tawfiq Mohammed Naji Hadi in the Department of Business Administration. The thesis was titled: “The Impact of Strategic Leadership on Human Resource Management Effectiveness: A Field Study at Saba Region University in Marib Governorate.”

The study aimed to examine the impact of strategic leadership, through its dimensions of setting strategic direction, developing human capital, strengthening organizational culture, implementing organizational control, and operational efficiency, on the effectiveness of human resource management at Saba Region University in Marib Governorate.

The researcher adopted the descriptive-analytical approach, using a questionnaire to collect data and analyzing it statistically using SPSS 26. The study population consisted of administrative employees at Saba Region University, totaling 256 employees, while the study sample comprised 132 participants.

The findings revealed a statistically significant impact of strategic leadership, through its dimensions collectively, on the effectiveness of human resource management. The results also showed significant effects for strengthening organizational culture and implementing organizational control, while no statistically significant effects were found for the other dimensions: setting strategic direction, developing human capital, and operational efficiency.

The findings indicated that the level of strategic leadership implementation at the university was high, with a mean score of 3.70. The effectiveness of human resource management was also rated high, with a mean score of 3.63.

The study recommended strengthening strategic leadership at the university by providing training programs and workshops for academic and administrative leaders, as well as developing employees’ skills and improving their productivity through specialized training programs.

At the conclusion of the session, following extensive discussion, the Thesis Examination Committee approved the thesis and recommended awarding the researcher a Master’s degree in Business Administration, wishing him continued success in his academic and professional career.