The Impact of Inspirational Leadership on Quality of Work Life: An Exploratory Study of the Opinions of a Sample of Faculty Members in in a number of Colleges at the University of Duhok

This research addresses two highly significant and vital variables for contemporary organizations: inspirational leadership and quality of work life. Organizations increasingly require inspirational leadership to enhance and develop performance, fostering a high-spirited, motivated work environment. Consequently, there is a growing interest among researchers and organizations alike in assessing the presence of leadership capabilities within institutions, as organizations must possess distinctive traits and characteristics that enable them to outperform competitors and achieve value-driven success. The objective of this study is to identify the actual dimensions and attributes of inspirational leadership and the quality of work life among faculty members in selected colleges at the University of Duhok. The relationship between the study variables was examined empirically, with the University of Duhok serving as the research population. A sample of 70 faculty members from its colleges was selected. The theoretical aspect of the study relied on a descriptive approach, while the field aspect used a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS and Excel software to process and analyze the collected data. The main findings revealed a significant and positive correlation and impact between inspirational leadership and quality of work life, with high levels of statistical significance, confirming the validity of the proposed research model. Among the key recommendations is the need to pay greater attention to outstanding employees by rewarding them with bonuses, salary increases, and other recognition.