The role of training in the success of organizational change: Case Study: SONATRACH

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Keywords:

training, organizational change, human resource management practices, change management, SONATRACH

Abstract

This article examines the contribution of training to the success of organizational change within the Algerian oil & gas, SONATRACH. More specifically, it assesses the extent to which training practices support employees in embracing organizational transformations. The research is based on a review of the literature, reinforced by a quantitative empirical study. The data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed using the R software. The results show that training significantly improves employees’ understanding of the vision and objectives of change. However, its influence is applied indirectly with a coherent and complementary set of human resource management practices.

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Published

2026-08-03

How to Cite

EL MEHDAOUI, A., & RACHEDI, A. (2026). The role of training in the success of organizational change: Case Study: SONATRACH. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 20(8), 836–851. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1375

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Vol. 20 No. 8 (2026)

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