STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ITS IMPACT IN THE STRATEGIC AGILITY OF EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE MEDIATING ROLE OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF THE OPINIONS OF A SAMPLE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL MANAGERS OF THE CENTER OF THE CITY OF DIWANIYAH

Abstract

This study examines the role of strategic leadership in influencing employee strategic flexibility, with a particular focus on the mediating effect of strategic alignment. The objective is to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework that tackles the critical issues identified by researchers in relation to these variables. The research employs an analytical approach, drawing insights from feedback provided by private school principals in the Diwaniyah Governorate. A total of 187 schools participated in the study, involving 150 principals. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire, and various statistical methods were employed to analyze the results through the Smart PLS software. The findings confirmed the validity of the proposed hypothesis, demonstrating the impact and interconnections between the investigated variables. Based on these results, the study offered a series of recommendations, emphasizing the importance of private school principals adopting specific behaviors to foster strategic agility by prioritizing strategic alignment.