The Role of Talent Management Strategies in Building a Competitive Advantage, Mediating Role of Organizational Culture Islamic Bank of Palestine as a Case. رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

This study aims to examine mediating role for organizational culture on relationship between talent management strategies (TMS) and competitive advantage (CA) within Arab Islamic Bank, research utilizes "utilizes a correlational methodology, relying" on questionnaire to collect data, "population comprises 370 bank employees, with a total sample of 189 respondents selected through convenience sampling technique, based on the accessibility and availability of participants." results reveal strong positive relationship between TMS and CA, with talent retention and talent development emerging as most impactful strategies, Organizational culture significantly mediates relationship, amplifying influence for TMS on CA, Key findings highlight bank's strengths on promoting quality, cost efficiency, and flexibility, while areas such as differentiation and involving employees on decision-making require further improvement, These results underscore importance for aligning TMS with robust organizational culture to achieve sustainable competitive advantage. "This study contributes to the literature by offering actionable insights for leveraging talent management and organizational culture to enhance competitiveness in the banking sector, particularly within the context of Islamic financial institutions. The study's most important recommendations include: providing competitive compensation, meaningful incentives, and clear career advancement opportunities; fostering a trust-based leadership culture to enhance employee satisfaction and loyalty; promoting institutional values, teamwork, and innovation through leadership practices; involving talented employees in IV decision-making processes and assigning them significant roles; maintaining rigorous quality standards tailored to customer expectations; leveraging advanced technologies to create unique customer experiences; simplifying organizational procedures for greater operational efficiency; and aligning talent management practices, such as employee development and retention, closely with organizational values to strengthen competitive advantage.