In the context of increasingly data-driven organizational environments, effective Decision-Making (DM) relies substantially on sound data management practices. This study investigates the interconnections among Data Governance (DG), Data Availability (DA), and DM in Jordanian organizations. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and regression analysis, both direct and mediating relationships were examined. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), SEM, and mediation testing, followed by regression analysis to assess additional determinants of decision Speed (SPD1) and accuracy. Findings indicate that DA significantly mediates the relationship between DG and DM, with robust model fit indices and notable explained variance (R²). Furthermore, data Accessibility (ACC1) emerged as a critical predictor of decision SPD1. These results contribute to the theoretical discourse by reinforcing Resource-Based Theory (RBT) perspectives on data as a strategic resource and provide empirical evidence within a developing-country context. Implications are offered for both policy development and managerial practices in Jordanian organizations.

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