Purpose This paper aims to examines the impact of strategic leadership on strategic alliances and strategic learning in technology companies operating in the manufacturing sector in Istanbul. The mediating role of strategic orientation in these relationships is also examined. The reason for working in technology companies in the manufacturing sector is that these companies attach importance to strategic partnerships to stay in the sector in an intensely competitive environment. Design/methodology/approach The main body of the research consists of employees at the management level of companies in the production sector that have established strategic partnerships in Istanbul. Data were collected from 543 management-level employees in 50 randomly selected companies. Smart PLS 3 application was used for all analyses within the framework of the research. Factors, PLS-SEM path and mediation effect analysis processes, the results of which are presented in the application part, were obtained and presented within this program. Findings Strategic leadership positively affects both strategic orientation, strategic alliance and strategic learning variables. In addition, strategic orientation positively mediates the relationship between strategic leadership and dependent variables. Research limitations/implications Since the data in the research was collected from companies producing technology devices in Istanbul, developing the research model and applying it to different sectors and a wider sample can make a significant contribution to the literature. Thus, more effective results can be obtained. In addition, it is likely that different results will emerge when applied to companies that establish partnerships in the service sector other than the industrial sector. Practical implications It is clear that strategy is of great importance in today’s rapidly developing and changing world. The research provides insight into the importance of strategic leadership and direction to leaders in the manufacturing sector. Companies can leverage these insights to improve their strategic collaborations and learning capabilities, so they can remain competitive in a highly dynamic environment. Originality/value Strategic leadership can be considered an ideal leadership style that incorporates the positive aspects of other leadership characteristics. In this regard, it is thought that it will be a leadership model that is free from the weaknesses of leadership styles and focuses on establishing the long-term future of the organization. The research is unique in that it focuses on technology companies in the manufacturing sector in Istanbul, a major commercial hub. Valuable empirical evidence is provided about the dynamics of strategic leadership through the lens of strategic orientation and its impact on organizational outcomes.
Çakır et al. (Mon,) studied this question.