Responsible leadership and its impact on the entrepreneurial orientation of business organizations

A analytical exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of middle leaders at the Al-Abbas’s Holy Shrine

A thesis submitted to the Council of the College of Management and Economics – University of Karbala, which is part of the requirements for

Obtaining a Master’s degree in Business Administration

Submitted by

Hassan Ahmed Hashem Al-Moussawi

Supervised by

Professor Dr. Faisal Alwan Al-Taie

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the impact of responsible leadership on fostering entrepreneurial orientation in business organizations. The research problem revolved around determining the extent to which the dimensions of responsible leadership (ethical individual, ethical manager, stakeholder consideration, and focus on sustainable growth) and entrepreneurial orientation (creativity, risk-taking, proactiveness, autonomy, and competitive aggressiveness) are present in Al-Abbas Holy Shrine. Additionally, the study examined the correlational and causal relationships between these dimensions. The significance of the study lies in highlighting the concept of responsible leadership as a modern framework in administrative literature and its role in supporting entrepreneurial orientation, thus enhancing organizational performance and addressing an existing knowledge gap.

The study focused on a population comprising middle management leaders at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, totaling 550 individuals. A random sample of 226 participants was selected based on Morgan’s table, achieving a 100% response rate. The study employed a structured questionnaire with 35 items distributed across the dimensions of responsible leadership and entrepreneurial orientation as the primary tool for data collection. Several statistical techniques were used to analyze the data, including descriptive analysis (means and standard deviations), Pearson correlation coefficient, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

The results revealed a high level of implementation of responsible leadership and entrepreneurial orientation at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine. There were significant positive correlations and causal effects between responsible leadership and entrepreneurial orientation, with ethical dimensions and sustainable growth being the most impactful factors. The study recommended enhancing ethical values and sustainability in leadership strategies, developing training programs to support responsible leadership skills, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial spirit within organizations to achieve organizational excellence.

Keywords: Responsible leadership, Entrepreneurial orientation, AL-Abbas’s Holy Shrine.

Responsible leadership and its impact on the entrepreneurial orientation of business organizations

A analytical exploratory study of the opinions of a sample of middle leaders at the Al-Abbas’s Holy Shrine

A thesis submitted to the Council of the College of Management and Economics – University of Karbala, which is part of the requirements for

Obtaining a Master’s degree in Business Administration

Submitted by

Hassan Ahmed Hashem Al-Moussawi

Supervised by

Professor Dr. Faisal Alwan Al-Taie

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the impact of responsible leadership on fostering entrepreneurial orientation in business organizations. The research problem revolved around determining the extent to which the dimensions of responsible leadership (ethical individual, ethical manager, stakeholder consideration, and focus on sustainable growth) and entrepreneurial orientation (creativity, risk-taking, proactiveness, autonomy, and competitive aggressiveness) are present in Al-Abbas Holy Shrine. Additionally, the study examined the correlational and causal relationships between these dimensions. The significance of the study lies in highlighting the concept of responsible leadership as a modern framework in administrative literature and its role in supporting entrepreneurial orientation, thus enhancing organizational performance and addressing an existing knowledge gap.

The study focused on a population comprising middle management leaders at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, totaling 550 individuals. A random sample of 226 participants was selected based on Morgan’s table, achieving a 100% response rate. The study employed a structured questionnaire with 35 items distributed across the dimensions of responsible leadership and entrepreneurial orientation as the primary tool for data collection. Several statistical techniques were used to analyze the data, including descriptive analysis (means and standard deviations), Pearson correlation coefficient, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

The results revealed a high level of implementation of responsible leadership and entrepreneurial orientation at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine. There were significant positive correlations and causal effects between responsible leadership and entrepreneurial orientation, with ethical dimensions and sustainable growth being the most impactful factors. The study recommended enhancing ethical values and sustainability in leadership strategies, developing training programs to support responsible leadership skills, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurial spirit within organizations to achieve organizational excellence.

Keywords: Responsible leadership, Entrepreneurial orientation, AL-Abbas’s Holy Shrine.