Investigating organizational resilience in a medicine and health sciences university in United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

COVID-19 pandemic emerged in late 2019, leading to global disruption and forcing people to adapt to a new reality. The intensity of the pandemic affected many organisations' preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, causing numerous businesses to struggle. Although no single theory fully explains why some businesses thrived during this time, the concept of organisational resilience stands out. Organisations with a resilient culture seemed better equipped to address risks, adapt effectively, and seize opportunities for innovation. Therefore, the purpose of the current study is to critically examine the response to COVID-19 of a medicine and health sciences university in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Methods

The study relied on a convergent mixed methods approa

SUBMITTER: Muir T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711023 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature