The impact of Servant Leadership in Supporting Strategic Change – A Research Study Surveying a Sample of Members of the Iraqi National Security Service

Abstract

This research aims to examine the correlation among server leadership with strategically change in a extremely challenge security environment, through a surveyed of the views of a appointed of members of the Iraqi National Security Service. The significance of the researching originates from the having to get the impact of servant command in enhancing the agency's flexibility and responsiveness to environmental variables, in a volatile and complex environment. The research relied on a descriptive analytical approach, using a questionnaire distributed to (190) members, and data analysis using simple and multiple linear regression models.

The results indicated a strong significant impact of servant leadership, with its dimensions (empowerment, standing back, humility, courage, and accountability) in promoting strategic change, represented by (activity reengineering, restructuring, creativity, and modernization). Statistical analysis revealed that the dimensions of standing back, humility, courage, and accountability were the most influential, while empowerment did not demonstrate a significant impact when combined with the other dimensions. Accordingly, the study recommends embracing servant leadership as a strategic approach, enhancing transparency and accountability, and supporting engagement with the environment through the development of early warning systems and continuous environmental analysis.