Modeling the Mediating Role of Ambidextrous Leadership in the Relationship between Quantum Leadership and Organizational Intelligence in the Governmental Trading Corporation of Iran
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Psychological capital, servant leadership, readiness for change, government agency managers in Kerman cityAbstract
The purpose of this study was to model the mediating role of ambidextrous leadership in the relationship between quantum leadership and organizational intelligence in the Governmental Trading Corporation of Iran. This applied study employed a descriptive–correlational design. The statistical population included all 473 employees of the Governmental Trading Corporation of Iran. Using Cochran’s formula, a random sample of 212 employees was selected. Data were collected using three standardized questionnaires: Quantum Leadership (28 items), Ambidextrous Leadership (10 items), and Organizational Intelligence (12 items). Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were 0.918, 0.904, and 0.929, respectively, confirming reliability. Data were analyzed through SPSS and LISREL software using Pearson correlation and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Results indicated a significant positive relationship between quantum leadership and organizational intelligence. Moreover, quantum leadership was positively related to ambidextrous leadership, and ambidextrous leadership was significantly associated with organizational intelligence. SEM analysis confirmed that ambidextrous leadership played a significant mediating role in the relationship between quantum leadership and organizational intelligence. All path coefficients were statistically significant, and the model exhibited acceptable fit indices (CFI>0.90, RMSEA<0.08). The findings highlight that strengthening ambidextrous leadership skills enhances the effect of quantum leadership on organizational intelligence. Organizations should therefore focus on developing ambidextrous leaders capable of balancing exploration and exploitation to improve adaptability, decision-making, and knowledge integration in dynamic environments.
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