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Nexus of Authentic Leadership and Smart Organization Through Strategic Ambidexterity and Improvisational Capabilities: A Conceptual Model

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  • Yaser Mohammad Al-Shyyab
  • Hani J. Irtaimeh

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Many studies across different eras have dealt with the topic of leadership and from different aspects, despite the large number of researches over time, management researchers have recently begun to define modern concepts of leadership, this study aims to review the theoretical literature on identifying Authentic Leadership “AL” represented by (Self-Awareness “SA”, Balanced Processing “BP”, Internalized Moral and Ethical Perspectives “IMEP” and Relational Transparency “RT”) and its impact on the Smart Organization “SO” represented by (Understanding the Environment “UE”, Continuous Learning “CL”, Resources Mobilization “RM”, and Finding Strategic Alternatives “FSA”) and to examine the Mediating role of Strategic Ambidexterity “SAM” and the moderating role of Improvisational Capabilities “IC”.

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  • Yaser Mohammad Al-Shyyab & Hani J. Irtaimeh, 2023. "Nexus of Authentic Leadership and Smart Organization Through Strategic Ambidexterity and Improvisational Capabilities: A Conceptual Model," Journal of Management and Sustainability, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(1), pages 1-17, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jmsjnl:v:13:y:2023:i:1:p:17
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