Identifying and Interacting the Components of Leadership Styles and Dimensions of Entrepreneurship Development in Universities

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student, Department of Educational Management, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran.

2 Faculty member, School of Management, Department of Higher Education Management, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Faculty member, School of Management, Department of Higher Education Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to identify and interact with the components of leadership styles and dimensions of entrepreneurship development in Iranian universities. The combined research method and statistical population included experts from entrepreneurial universities in the country, which numbered 60 people, Based on Cochran's formula, 52 people were purposefully selected as a sample. The research tools were interviews and questionnaires. To determine the ranking and effectiveness and effectiveness of the research components were analyzed through statistical tests using MicMac and Spss software. The results showed that transformational leadership style has a great impact on the development of entrepreneurship in universities.

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Educational and Scholastic studies
Volume 13, Issue 3 - Serial Number 40
November 2024
Pages 93-105

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