The Role of Inspirational Leadership in Reducing Procrastination at the Workplace

An analytical study of the opinions of a sample of staff in a number of governmental Directorate affiliated with the Soran Independent Administration/Kurdistan Region-Iraq

Abstract

 This study aims to investigate the role of inspirational leadership with its dimensions (self-confidence, change management, empowering employees, and the strategic direction) in reducing procrastination in the workplace represented by (soldiering and cyber slacking) in the directorates and government departments affiliated with the Soran Independent Administration. Based on the nature of the research and the objectives it seeks to achieve, the descriptive analytical approach was applied. In order to collect the data, a questionnaire was used, and (560) questionnaires was distributed directly and electronically via (Google Form) to all members of the population, which consisted of all employees (with 926 employees) in the government departments affiliated with the Soran Independent Administration/ Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The study sample consisted of 520 individuals. Several statistical methods were used, including arbitrators and Cronbach's Alpha to ensure validity and reliability, factor analysis, simple correlation, and structural equation modeling using (SPSS-26) and (AMOS-26) programs. This study has found that there is a strong and high-level inverse correlation and significant impact between inspirational leadership and procrastination in field of the study. Based on the results, this study presents a set of recommendations regarding the need for leadership in government departments to focus on inspirational leadership practices will play a significant role in reducing procrastination at the workplace.