The Role of Cognitive Abilities in Enhancing High-Performance Work Systems: An Exploratory Study of Administrative Leaders' Perspectives at the University of Tikrit

Abstract

The present study aimed to determine the role of cognitive capabilities, with their dimensions (learning capabilities, cultural capabilities, communication capabilities, and creative capabilities), in enhancing High-Performance Work Systems (HPWS), with their dimensions (comprehensive training and efficient employee selection), among administrative leaders at Tikrit University. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted to collect, describe, and analyze the data gathered through a questionnaire, which served as the primary data collection instrument. The study population consisted of the administrative leaders at Tikrit University, totaling (298) individuals. A comprehensive survey method was employed, and (298) electronic questionnaires were distributed. After review, (255) valid questionnaires were retrieved and deemed suitable for analysis, representing a response rate of (85.6%).. The study relied on the statistical programs (SPSS v.26) and (Excel) for data analysis and processing. The findings revealed a significant and positive effect of cognitive capabilities, across their various dimensions, on enhancing High-Performance Work Systems. This indicates that the administrative leaders at Tikrit University are capable of investing their cognitive skills to improve institutional performance.The study concluded with several recommendations, most notably the need to strengthen training and cognitive development programs for leaders in order to achieve higher levels of institutional performance and academic excellence.