An examination of the role of talent management in enhancing crisis management strategies within the UAE Ministry of Interior

The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of the application of talent management on crisis management strategies from workers’ point of view in the Ministry of Interior, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The problem of this study is the deficiency and decline in the effectiveness of crisis management strategies within the UAE Ministry of Interior due to lack of culture in nurturing talent and lack of effectiveness in employing talent management practices. This deficiency leads to a deterioration in the Ministry's ability to formulate and implement crisis management strategies, resulting in a decline in its performance and inability to fulfill its duties during crisis. The study used a quantitative approach and benefited from statistical evaluation based on detailed solutions of variance and covariance as well as correlation and regression techniques. A questionnaire was created from previous literature and modified to fit the study conditions. The population of this study are the managers and administrators in the various departments of Ministry of Interior in the UAE, amounting to 10000. Then, they were chosen through a random sample, as the analysis will be covering the majority of the departments in the UAE Ministry of Interior. The target sample size is 397. The study's findings reveal significant associations between talent management and various crisis management strategies in the UAE Ministry of Interior. Specifically, the research identifies statistically significant relationships between talent management and four key crisis response approaches: crisis track changing strategy, crisis breaking strategy, tactical reserve strategy and phantom abundance strategy. The study reveals that talent management plays a crucial role in enhancing crisis management strategies at the UAE Ministry of Interior. Having the right talent and managing it effectively help in motivating individuals and provide a clear vision and positive thinking, which enhances the ministry’s ability to control and manage crisis efficiently. The study recommends conducting similar studies using a different methodology such as qualitative approach, which may use additional variables that may not have been included in the current research.