The Impact of Leadership Styles on Enhancing the Financial Performance through the Strategic Alignment in the Jordanian Insurance Companies

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Tawaha, M. S. (2016). The Impact of Leadership Styles on Enhancing the Financial Performance through the Strategic Alignment in the Jordanian Insurance Companies. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 6(6), 104-117.

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