Authentic leadership and its role in enhancing situational work outcomes

An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of employees of Sulaymaniyah Polytechnic University

Abstract

The current research aims to clarify the role played by authentic leadership in its dimensions (self-awareness, balanced treatment, ethical perspective, and transparency of the relationship in enhancing the outputs of the situational work. In the organization in question - Sulaimaniya Polytechnic University (SPU), on a sample of affiliates (teaching cadres and employees), and (105) forms, the number of forms retrieved and valid for analysis was (98) with a return rate of (93 %(. The data obtained from the researched field was analyzed using the statistical program (SPSS-V.20) by adopting a set of analysis tools, including the correlation coefficient, and simple and multiple linear regression models as well, which helped to reach a set of results, in the light of which a set of conclusions was crystallized. Among the most important: is the possibility of generalizing about the importance of the role of authentic leadership, as it has a link and a fundamental impact on enhancing situational work outcomes. In light of the conclusions, a set of proposals were presented, the most important of which is: The researched organization employs the dimensions of authentic leadership in adopting and developing various scenarios to deal with different work situations. And make the dimensions of authentic leadership a major part of the way managers work in the organization. Finally, awareness and training of working individuals to put proactive measures within their top priorities when dealing with various expected work situations.