The Influence of Spiritual and Adaptive Leadership in Increasing the Competitiveness of Islamic Educational Institutions: A Quantitative Study at the Nurul Ilmi Integrated Educational Institution, Banyuasin Regency

Dzakia Fifi Mahardini; Ahmad Zainuri; Romli; Zainal Berlian

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3641

Dzakia Fifi Mahardini Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang
Ahmad Zainuri Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang
Romli Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang
Zainal Berlian Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3641

Keywords: Educational Competitiveness, Organizational Innovation, Adaptive Leadership, Spiritual Leadership, Islamic Educational Institutions

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of spiritual leadership and adaptive leadership on the competitiveness of Islamic Educational Institutions at the Nurul Ilmi Integrated Educational Institution in Banyuasin Regency. The study used a quantitative approach with an associative survey design and an ex post facto method. The research sample consisted of 88 respondents through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression using IBM SPSS Statistics through the t-test, F-test, and coefficient of determination. The results showed that spiritual leadership and adaptive leadership each had a positive and significant effect on the competitiveness of institutions. Simultaneously, both variables also had a significant effect with a contribution of 54.3 percent. This finding confirms that the integration of spiritual values and adaptive capabilities in leadership is an important factor in increasing the competitiveness of Islamic educational institutions through strengthening quality, innovation, and sustainable organizational competitiveness

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