IJEBM | The Impact of Ambidextrous Leadership on Firm Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Syrian SMEs

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The Impact of Ambidextrous Leadership on Firm Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Syrian SMEs

Abd Elkareem Hmedan

International Journal of Engineering, Business And Management(IJEBM), Vol-7,Issue-3, May - June 2023, Pages 1-6 , 10.22161/ijebm.7.3.1

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Article Info: Received: 19 Mar 2023; Received in revised form: 17 Apr 2023; Accepted: 25 Apr 2023; Available online: 05 May 2023

Abstract:

This study investigates the impact of ambidextrous leadership on firm performance among Syrian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ambidextrous leadership, which entails the ability to adapt and balance between competing demands, has been identified as a key driver of organizational success. Using a sample of 381 SME business owners in Syria, the study employs multiple linear regression analysis to test the relationship between ambidextrous leadership and firm performance. The results indicate a positive and significant relationship between ambidextrous leadership and firm performance, thus suggesting that business owners who effectively balance both exploratory and exploitative activities are better positioned to enhance their firms' performance. The findings contribute to the existing literature on ambidextrous leadership and provide practical recommendations for business owners and policymakers in the Syrian context.

Keywords:

Ambidextrous Leadership, SME, Firm Performance.

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