International Review of Management and Marketing | 2026
Authors: Alkhawaldah R.A.; Alshawabkeh Z.A.; Qaryouti M.Q.A.
DOI: 10.32479/irmm.22923
Journal: International Review of Management and Marketing
Year: 2026
Publisher: Econjournals
Document Type: Article
Open Access: All Open Access; Gold Open Access
Cited by: 0
This study investigates the role of talent management (TM) in driving organizational excellence (OE) within Jordanian public universities, with organizational justice (OJ) posited as a mediating mechanism. Drawing on the Resource-Based View and Equity Theory, a quantitative approach was employed using data from 377 employees across Jordanian public universities. Structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) revealed that TM significantly enhances both OJ and OE. Furthermore, OJ partially mediates the relationship between TM and OE, indicating that fair and transparent HR practices amplify the effectiveness of talent initiatives. The findings underscore the strategic importance of integrating fairness into TM systems to foster employee trust, engagement, and sustainable performance. This research contributes theoretically by validating OJ as a critical mediator and offers practical insights for university administrators aiming to align talent strategies with organizational excellence goals in public higher education settings. © 2026 Econjournals. All rights reserved.
Human Capital; Jordan; Mediation; Organizational Excellence; Organizational Justice; Public Universities; Talent Management