Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs
Abstract Entrepreneurship drives economic growth by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and introducing new products and services to the market. It also empowers individuals to pursue their ideas, solve societal challenges, and contribute to overall economic and social development. Grounded in lead...
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| author | Rekurd S. Maghdid Abdulqader Abdulameer Hasan Aso K. Omer Muhammad Waris |
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| description | Abstract Entrepreneurship drives economic growth by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and introducing new products and services to the market. It also empowers individuals to pursue their ideas, solve societal challenges, and contribute to overall economic and social development. Grounded in leadership and entrepreneurship theories, particularly Conger's Charismatic Leadership Theory and Path Goal Theory, this study explores the relationship between government policy, charismatic leadership, and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. A quantitative research design was employed, collecting 390 responses from 1,190 SMEs. PLS (SEM) was used as an estimation method to attain the study's objectives. The findings show a significant positive relationship between Charismatic Leadership and Entrepreneurship. Moreover, there is a significant positive relationship between government policy and Entrepreneurship. However, government policy in the Kurdistan Region exhibits a significant moderating effect with negative implications, suggesting potential policy inefficiencies or regulatory constraints. This study contributes to the literature by offering empirical insights into the interplay between leadership, policy, and entrepreneurial activity in a developing economy. The findings hold important implications for policymakers seeking to enhance entrepreneurship through more effective regulations, investors aiming to expand SME portfolios, and business leaders reconsidering leadership styles to foster innovation and growth. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-31cb8ab7d6854e2b995e549dc79da4242025-08-20T03:52:19ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842025-05-016111910.1007/s43621-025-01186-wRole of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEsRekurd S. Maghdid0Abdulqader Abdulameer Hasan1Aso K. Omer2Muhammad Waris3Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Koya UniversityDepartment of Health and Hospital Administration, College of Administration and Economics, Lebanese French University, ErbilDepartment of Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Koya UniversityUE Business School, University of EducationAbstract Entrepreneurship drives economic growth by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and introducing new products and services to the market. It also empowers individuals to pursue their ideas, solve societal challenges, and contribute to overall economic and social development. Grounded in leadership and entrepreneurship theories, particularly Conger's Charismatic Leadership Theory and Path Goal Theory, this study explores the relationship between government policy, charismatic leadership, and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. A quantitative research design was employed, collecting 390 responses from 1,190 SMEs. PLS (SEM) was used as an estimation method to attain the study's objectives. The findings show a significant positive relationship between Charismatic Leadership and Entrepreneurship. Moreover, there is a significant positive relationship between government policy and Entrepreneurship. However, government policy in the Kurdistan Region exhibits a significant moderating effect with negative implications, suggesting potential policy inefficiencies or regulatory constraints. This study contributes to the literature by offering empirical insights into the interplay between leadership, policy, and entrepreneurial activity in a developing economy. The findings hold important implications for policymakers seeking to enhance entrepreneurship through more effective regulations, investors aiming to expand SME portfolios, and business leaders reconsidering leadership styles to foster innovation and growth.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01186-wGovernment policyLeadershipCharismatic leadershipEntrepreneurshipSMEsKurdistan Region of Iraq |
| spellingShingle | Rekurd S. Maghdid Abdulqader Abdulameer Hasan Aso K. Omer Muhammad Waris Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs Discover Sustainability Government policy Leadership Charismatic leadership Entrepreneurship SMEs Kurdistan Region of Iraq |
| title | Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs |
| title_full | Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs |
| title_fullStr | Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs |
| title_short | Role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq SMEs |
| title_sort | role of government policy in the relationship between charismatic leadership and entrepreneurship in the kurdistan region of iraq smes |
| topic | Government policy Leadership Charismatic leadership Entrepreneurship SMEs Kurdistan Region of Iraq |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01186-w |
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