Journal Article

The Role of Administrative Leadership Competence in Enhancing Logistics Management Effectiveness

Ali, Dhakir Abbas, Alshalalfeh, Abdelmohdi M. A

2025

Overview

This study aimed to explore and understand the role of administrative leadership competence in its various dimensions (planning, decision-making, communication, motivation) in enhancing the effectiveness of logistics management within the Supplies and Procurement Department at Al-Istiqlal University, a unique institution that combines academic and security characteristics. The study adopted a qualitative approach, utilizing a case study design, where semi-structured interviews were conducted with five key leaders and employees in the department. Thematic analysis of the data revealed a direct and strong relationship between administrative leadership practices and the effectiveness of logistics performance (cost, quality, time, flexibility). The findings showed that leadership in the department adopts a composite style that blends participative and situational leadership, enabling it to balance the formal procedures required by the university's security nature with the flexibility needed to handle operational and environmental challenges, particularly within the Palestinian context. The study also highlighted how proactive leadership decisions, such as risk management and advance planning, tangibly impact the continuity of vital logistics operations. The study concluded that effective leadership is not merely a supporting factor but the primary driver that enables the logistics system to achieve its objectives and adapt to a complex and challenging environment.

• Publisher: مركز البحث وتطوير الموارد البشرية - رماح
• Subject: التحديات التشغيلية / القيادة التشاركية / المؤسسات الجامعية / فعالية الأداء اللوجستي