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Volume 7, Special Issue 6 (2026)

Published: October 25, 2026

Pages: 265-273

Research Article

Entrepreneurial Strategic Leadership and its Impact on Achieving Institutional Excellence: An Applied Study at Al-Husayniya General Hospital

Aseel M. Abdul Amir 1 Hussein M. A. Kashkoul 1 Hazem F. Abu Sakhr 2
1Department of Business Administration, College of Administration and Economics, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
2Department of Digital Media, College of Media, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Karbala, Iraq
History
  • Received: August 14, 2026
  • Available Online: October 25, 2026
DOI

https://doi.org/10.56967/ejfb2026997

Abstract

This study aimed to demonstrate the impact of entrepreneurial strategic leadership on achieving institutional excellence through a field study at Al-Husayniya General Hospital. The study stemmed from the problem of some institutions' weak adoption of modern leadership styles that combine strategic vision, innovation, and initiative, which may negatively affect their institutional performance and ability to achieve sustainable excellence. The study employed a descriptive-analytical approach, and a questionnaire was designed as the primary data collection tool. (132) questionnaires were distributed to a sample of hospital administrators, department heads, and unit managers, and (102) questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of (77%). Of these, (89) questionnaires were deemed valid for statistical analysis. The study concluded that there is a statistically significant correlation between entrepreneurial strategic leadership and institutional excellence. Furthermore, the results showed a significant positive impact of entrepreneurial strategic leadership, in its various dimensions, on achieving institutional excellence. The results confirmed that the adoption of a clear strategic vision by administrative leaders, the promotion of a culture of innovation, and the encouragement of initiative and calculated risk-taking effectively contribute to improving institutional performance, raising the quality of services, and enhancing the institution's competitiveness. The study recommended the necessity of strengthening entrepreneurial strategic leadership practices within healthcare institutions by developing the skills of administrative leaders, disseminating a culture of innovation, and adopting organizational policies that support institutional excellence, thereby contributing to achieving sustainability and organizational superiority.

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