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P-ISSN: 2708-4515, E-ISSN: 2708-4523

2024, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part E


The impact of positive leadership on the behavior of difficult employees: An analytical study in the General Directorate of Municipalities of Anbar


Author(s): Athraa Mohsen Abd, Hakeem Khalil Ibrahim and Dr. Yasir Lateef Khalaf

Abstract: Aim: The primary aim of the study was to evaluate the development of a model for the central inquiry into the influence of good leadership on the conduct of challenging workers. To assess the level of knowledge and interest among employees and officials of the Anbar Municipalities the Directorate regarding the theoretical concepts as well as scientific foundations of the research elements, via the objective of improving leadership behavior towards employees and fostering a work environment that promotes public benefit. Theoretical framework: The research offered a theoretical exposition of the basic ideas and significance of the research variables and their dimensions, as articulated by prior studies. It systematically organized the primary research hypothesis, which posits a significant impact of positive leadership on enhancing the behavior of challenging employees, from which several sub-hypotheses derived from the research hypothesis model. Design/methodology/approach: The research addressed problems using descriptive-analytical methods. Reference models were used to create the study's model of variables and their dimensions, including Antino et al. (2014) and Yan et al. (2023) for the independent variable and Hammadi et al. (2022) for the dependent variable. SPSS was used to evaluate the replies of 80 randomly selected workers who were given a questionnaire to meet the study purpose. Results: The study found a substantial association between positive leadership and difficult employee behavior and a significant influence of good leadership on difficult employee behavior aspects. The study also found good interactions and communication with positive values and meanings, which created a favorable atmosphere that improved problematic workers' conduct. The research also found that positive relationships and communication with positive values and meanings created a positive climate that improved difficult employees' behavior, including attacking and complaining. Originality/Value: To the best of researchers' knowledge, this study is unprecedented in assessing the relationship between the aspects of good leadership and the actions of challenging workers. This represents a distinctive scientific contribution that urges leaders and officials of public organizations to focus on fostering a positive environment that encompasses the behaviors of challenging employees, thereby enhancing healthy development and improving public performance in alignment with regulations and legislation designed to serve the public interest. The correlation between effective leadership and challenging workers serves as a warning signal for both parties to monitor each other's strengths and shortcomings and provide necessary alerts. Consequently, the study model functions as a dynamic catalyst to enhance the engagement of leaders and workers in realizing their potential for well-being and pleasure both in the office and at home.

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Athraa Mohsen Abd, Hakeem Khalil Ibrahim, Dr. Yasir Lateef Khalaf. The impact of positive leadership on the behavior of difficult employees: An analytical study in the General Directorate of Municipalities of Anbar. Asian J Manage Commerce 2024;5(2):380-390.
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