The Effect of Intellectual Capital on the Leadership Behavior of General Managers in Public Sector Organizations: A Case Study at the Textile Factory in Wasit Governorate/Iraq

DOI: https://doie.org/10.1113/ES.2024645582

Kamal A Muhaisen, Ali Saad Alwan, Mustafa K. Hayder

Keywords:

Intellectual Capital , Leadership Behaviour , Leadership, Public Sector

Abstract:

Perhaps the most important economic and political change in Iraq after 2003 is the change in the structure and nature of work, the openness of a society to new styles of work through the adoption of advanced ideas and the optimum use  of resources, in order to face the real competition. In this direction, intellectual capital is viewed as the real, intangible asset which value cannot be estimated.
Therefore, it is necessary for public or private sector organizations to realize the importance of Intellectual capital and  its major role in the competition in the market . The existence and effectiveness of the intellectual capital require a distinguished leadership role  that contributes effectively to the success of the organization through an direct  impact of leadership behaviors on the performance of the individuals in the workplace. This research will address the problem of how intellectual capital influence the behavior of managers in organizations.
The paper will be divided into four sections : the first one is dedicated to the research methodology, while the second is devoted to the concept of knowledge capital. The third part   is devoted to the nature and concept of leadership behavior. As for the practical side, the fourth section  includes the results of the checklist used to tests and explores  the points of view  of some managers at the Spinning and Weaving Factory at Wasit Governorate. Calculation is performed to measure the gap existed between the  application and documentation of all the standards listed in the checklist, then  conclusions were drawn . Finally , authors present some  recommendations to the senior management based on the results.
 

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