أثر ممارسة التكيف الإستراتيجي في بيئة عدم التأكد: دراسة تطبيقية في مدرية الأمن العام الأردني.

Obeidallah Abdrabbo Al-Maaitah; Mohammed Almahasneh

doi:10.64190/abj.1.2.2026.13

Obeidallah Abdrabbo Al-Maaitah ⁽¹⁾ , Mohammed Almahasneh ⁽²⁾

(1) Jordanian Public Security Directorate, Jordan,

(2) Mutah University, Jordan

https://doi.org/10.64190/abj.1.2.2026.13

Issue
Vol. 1 (2026): Early View - 2026

Submitted
December 4, 2025

Accepted
February 25, 2026

Published
February 25, 2026

Keywords:

Practicing Strategic Adaptation, Environment of Uncertainty, Jordanian Public Security Directorate.

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Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the impact of strategic adaptation practices in an environment of uncertainty within the Jordanian Public Security Directorate. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, with a survey questionnaire developed to collect primary data and distributed electronically to the study population consisting of 351 individuals from senior and middle management. The number of questionnaires valid for statistical analysis was 284. To address the research questions and test hypotheses, Structural Equation Modeling using Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) was employed via SmartPLS 4 software.
The descriptive results revealed that the level of strategic adaptation practices was high, with an overall mean of 4.455. The dimension of “strategic change adoption” ranked first with a mean of 4.489, followed by “Strategic Synergy” at 4.421. The level of environmental uncertainty was moderate, with an overall mean of 3.394. The structural model results demonstrated a statistically significant positive impact of strategic adaptation practices on environmental uncertainty (β=0.904, T=6.472, Sig=0.000), with high explanatory power (R²=0.818), large effect size (f²=0.807), and good predictive capacity (q²=0.403). At the sub-hypothesis level, Strategic Synergy exhibited the strongest impact (β=0.878, T=18.891, Sig=0.000, R²=0.770) compared to strategic change adoption (β=0.813, T=2.845, Sig=0.000, R²=0.660). The study recommends maintaining and enhancing the level of strategic adaptation practices, particularly in an environment characterized by uncertainty.

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Authors

Obeidallah Abdrabbo Al-Maaitah

Jordanian Public Security Directorate, Jordan

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3271-2469

Mohammed Almahasneh

Mutah University, Jordan

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5519-0502

mahasneh70@yahoo.com (Primary Contact)

Author Biographies

Obeidallah Abdrabbo Al-Maaitah, Jordanian Public Security Directorate

Obeidallah Abdrabbo Al-Maaitah, Jordanian Public Security Directorate, Abeidallahmaaitah@yahoo.com, https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3271-2469.

Mohammed Almahasneh, Mutah University

Public Administration Dept., Faculty of Business, Mutah University, Jordan

Al-Maaitah, O. A., & Almahasneh, M. (2026). The Impact of Strategic Adaptation Practices in an Environment of Uncertainty: An Applied Study in the Jordanian Public Security Directorate. Arado Business Journal, 1, 145–166. https://doi.org/10.64190/abj.1.2.2026.13

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Introduction

Strategic adaptation represents one of the fundamental concepts in contemporary management, reflecting an organization’s capacity to modify its strategies, policies, and operations in response to continuous changes in its internal and external environments. Strategic adaptation requires leaders and managers to possess a profound understanding of surrounding variables, the ability to anticipate the future, and the capability to make flexible decisions that enable the organization to maintain its competitiveness and sustainability in a dynamic market.

The importance of strategic adaptation becomes particularly prominent in organizations facing increasing challenges due to factors such as globalization, rapid technological development, changing customer expectations, and competitive pressures.

Environmental uncertainty, conversely, is defined as a state in which the organization lacks sufficient or accurate information about factors affecting its future performance, such as market fluctuations, governmental policies, technological developments, or even sudden crises like pandemics or natural disasters. In such environments, future predictions become difficult, and decision-making risks increase. Environmental uncertainty directly affects the organization’s capacity for effective planning and imposes challenges requiring high flexibility in thinking and execution.

When linking strategic adaptation with environmental uncertainty, it becomes evident that strategic adaptation practices constitute one of the most critical tools organizations can employ to confront ambiguity and fluctuations in their environment. The greater the degree of uncertainty, the more necessary it becomes to adopt adaptive strategies that enable the organization to respond rapidly to changes and adjust its course according to emergent circumstances. This encompasses developing early warning systems, fostering organizational learning culture, embracing innovation, and providing effective communication channels across various administrative levels. Strategic adaptation practices in uncertain environments extend beyond reactive responses to include proactive approaches in anticipating changes and preparing to address them effectively, thereby positively impacting the organization’s ability to achieve its objectives and ensure continuity in a complex and continuously changing business environment.

The Jordanian Public Security Directorate exemplifies the application of strategic adaptation in an environment characterized by uncertainty, as it confronts renewed security challenges such as terrorism, organized crime, and regional changes, necessitating the development of flexible plans and strategies that respond rapidly to variables. The Directorate has enhanced institutional learning, updated training programs, and developed early warning systems, contributing to raising its efficiency and capacity to address risks and achieve societal stability despite the complexities of the surrounding security environment. Consequently, this study examines the impact of strategic adaptation practices in an environment of uncertainty within the Jordanian Public Security Directorate.

Research Problem

Given the rapid changes imposed by an environment of uncertainty, traditional management methods prove insufficient. This environment requires administrators to depend on strategic adaptation to predict changes and early indicators of environmental transformations. This approach encompasses proactive thinking to adapt to potential changes and identify possible crises that may threaten security and property.

Clearly, security institutions seek to prevent security problems as much as possible. Hence, strategic adaptation becomes an essential means of reducing the effects of environmental uncertainty and diminishing the level of ambiguity. This approach may facilitate achieving management strategies that comprehensively address decision-making, reduce problem-related threats, and enhance the capacity to respond and adapt in the face of contemporary challenges.

Given the vital role performed by the Jordanian Public Security Directorate in containing environmental uncertainty and mitigating its negative effects, this study addresses the central problem of analyzing the impact of strategic adaptation practices in its dimensions (strategic change adoption and Strategic Synergy) in an environment of uncertainty within the Jordanian Public Security Directorate. The following sub-questions emerge from the main research question:

What is the level of strategic adaptation practices and each of its dimensions (strategic change adoption and Strategic Synergy) in the Jordanian Public Security Directorate from the respondents’ perspective?
What are the characteristics of environmental uncertainty in the Jordanian Public Security Directorate from the respondents’ perspective?

Research Objectives

The study primarily aims to demonstrate the impact of strategic adaptation practices (strategic change adoption and Strategic Synergy) in an environment of uncertainty within the Jordanian Public Security Directorate. Accordingly, the following sub-objectives emerge:

To identify the level of strategic adaptation practices in the Jordanian Public Security Directorate, encompassing each dimension (strategic change adoption and Strategic Synergy).
To identify the characteristics of environmental uncertainty in the Jordanian Public Security Directorate.
To provide a set of recommendations aimed at enhancing understanding and leveraging strategic adaptation practices in confronting environmental uncertainty within the Jordanian Public Security Directorate. These recommendations seek to strengthen the strategic role of managing environmental uncertainty effectively.

Research Significance

Scientific Significance

The scientific significance of this study lies in its examination of the impact of strategic adaptation practices in an environment of uncertainty within a Jordanian security context characterized by volatility, complexity, and frequent surprises. It contributes to enriching the literature on strategic management in security institutions by linking the concepts of strategic adaptation and environmental uncertainty, thereby addressing a scholarly gap resulting from the limited studies that have addressed this topic in the Jordanian security environment and providing results upon which subsequent studies can build.

Practical Significance

The practical significance of the study resides in providing practical value to the Jordanian Public Security Directorate and similar security institutions by identifying the level of strategic adaptation practices and diagnosing strengths and areas for improvement in an environment of uncertainty. The findings benefit decision-makers in developing policies and procedures, directing training programs and building leadership capacities, and enhancing information gathering and risk anticipation mechanisms, thereby raising the institution’s readiness to

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