THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND THE QUALITY OF STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING: THE ENHANCING ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Haider Hassan Reda; Hussein Qusay Abbood; Mahdi Hanon Hussein

Authors

Haider Hassan Reda General Directorate of Education in Diyala
Hussein Qusay Abbood Department of Financial and Banking Sciences / College of Administration and Economics / University of Baghdad / Iraq
Mahdi Hanon Hussein Central Bank of Iraq

Keywords:

Transformational Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Knowledge Management, Organizational Performance, Leadership Effectiveness.

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between transformational leadership and the quality of strategic decision-making, with a particular focus on the enhancing role of knowledge management. Transformational leadership is widely recognized for inspiring vision, fostering innovation, and encouraging collaboration; however, its impact on decision-making quality remains contingent on how effectively organizations manage and utilize knowledge. Drawing on leadership and knowledge management theories, this research explores how leaders who motivate and empower their teams can improve strategic decision outcomes when supported by robust knowledge management practices. The study highlights that transformational leadership, when integrated with systematic knowledge acquisition, sharing, and application, significantly enhances the accuracy, creativity, and timeliness of strategic decisions. The findings underscore the importance of cultivating knowledge-driven leadership to ensure organizational resilience, adaptability, and long-term competitiveness in complex and dynamic environments.