Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture in Mediating the Effects of HRM Practices on Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Authors

  • Jaazba Batool Ashfaq
  • Prof. Fakhar e Alam
  • Dr. Hammad Zafar

Abstract

This study assesses the impact of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) on achieving a sustainable competitive advantage in Pakistan's banking industry, with emphasises on the roles of organisational culture and strategic leadership as mediators. Utilising a resource-based view (RBV) framework, the study collected data from 103 employees of both public and private banks in the southern region using convenience sampling. Data analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with SmartPLS. Based on the results, SHRM affects organisational culture as well as strategic leadership, which subsequently mediates the relationship between SHRM and sustainable competitive advantage. This study fills a gap in the literature, providing pragmatic insights into how strategic HRM practices can foster sustained competitive advantage.  

Keywords: Sustainable Competitive Advantage; Organizational Culture; Strategic Leadership; Strategic Human Resource Management; Banking Sector; Pakistan..

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Published

2025-07-18

How to Cite

Jaazba Batool Ashfaq, Prof. Fakhar e Alam, & Dr. Hammad Zafar. (2025). Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture in Mediating the Effects of HRM Practices on Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage. Dialogue Social Science Review (DSSR), 3(7), 590–613. Retrieved from https://dialoguessr.com/index.php/2/article/view/731

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 7 (2025): (July)

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Articles