The Impact of Organizational Ambidexterity on the Decision-Making Process (A Field Study on Employees in Private Universities in Northwestern Syria)

Abstract

The research aimed to study the impact of Organizational Ambidexterity, with its dimensions (exploration, exploitation, and flexible organizational structure), on the decision-making process in private universities in northwestern Syria. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach and used a questionnaire for data collection. The research population consisted of private universities in northwestern Syria, namely Al-Shamal University, Mari University, Al-Ma'arif University, Al-Hayat University, and the Islamic University. The research sample included 28 faculty members holding administrative positions, selected using a comprehensive sampling method. The researcher utilized the SPSS program for statistical data analysis.

The results showed that Organizational Ambidexterity positively and significantly influences the decision-making process, with variations in the impact of its dimensions. The flexible organizational structure had the most significant effect, explaining 63.7% of the variance in decision-making. The study recommended strengthening the flexible organizational structure and enhancing exploration and exploitation capabilities in private universities to keep up with environmental changes and local challenges