SME Competitiveness: The influence of the Qualities of Leadership on Competitive advantage

Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to study the connection between attributes of leadership and a durable advantage in competitiveness. The investigation was carried out at both small and medium-sized establishments in the city of Erbil. This research investigated the relationship between small and medium-sized businesses' ability to maintain a sustainable competitive edge and certain leadership attributes, including behavior-focused methods, natural reward strategies, and constructive thought patterns. The researchers used a simple regression analysis to examine the influence of each independent variable on the sustained competitive advantage of small and medium-sized enterprises in the city of Erbil in Kurdistan. There were a total of 110 questionnaires distributed, but only 96 respondents provided valid information on them. The results showed that behavior-focused strategies were the leadership trait that had the most effect on a company's ability to keep a sustainable competitive advantage, while constructive thinking patterns were the trait that had the least effect.