Leadership and Human Resource Management during Crisis

Ghenwa al Hakim, Department of Business Administration and Finance- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), P.O. Box 446, Jounieh, LebanonFollow
Bettina Lynda Bastian, Dean of the Department of Business Administration and Finance-Royal University of Women- GATE 366 MUASKAR HIGHWAY WEST RIFFA 942- KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Madonna Salameh Ayanian, Department of Business Administration and Finance- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), P.O. Box 446, Jounieh, Lebanon
Nada Sarkis, Associate Professor- Department of Business Administration and Finance- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), P.O. Box 446, Jounieh, Lebanon

Article Type

Research Article

Abstract

The present paper investigates the role of leadership and human resource management (HRM) in times of crisis. The analysis is situated within the context of Lebanon which is facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic whilst undergoing a devastating economic crisis and downturn. Based on 23 interviews with managers, the paper recognizes attributes of effective leadership in a crisis management approach, as well as the role that the HRM plays in driving employee and organizational performance despite external challenges. In this context, several leadership and HRM practices in response to crisis are identified and discussed.

Keywords

Leadership; Human resource management; COVID 19 pandemic; Crisis; Lebanon

Recommended Citation

Hakim, Ghenwa al; Bastian, Bettina Lynda; Ayanian, Madonna Salameh; and Sarkis, Nada (2022) "Leadership and Human Resource Management during Crisis," Arab Economic and Business Journal: Vol. 14 : Iss. 2 , Article 4.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.38039/2214-4625.1016