The Impact of Shared Leadership on Firm Performance of Mekong Delta Enterprises

This study aims to explore the impact of shared leadership on firm performance, as well as the mediating roles of work motivation and employee creativity, in a case study of enterprises in the Mekong Delta. A survey of 621 respondents from various enterprises was conducted, using CFA and SEM for analysis. The results showed that relationship-oriented leadership positively affects work motivation and performance; participative leadership positively affects work motivation and employee creativity but negatively affects performance. The effects of task- oriented leadership are not statistically significant. Work motivation and creativity play a partial mediating role in the relationship between shared leadership and performance. Enterprises can apply these findings to improve leadership styles and increase performance.