The Role of Management Empowerment Strategy in Improving the Quality of Financial Reporting in Iraqi Mobile Companies (Zain Iraq, Asiacell)
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This paper aims to study the impact of the management empowerment strategy on improving the quality of financial reports in Iraqi mobile phone companies, especially Zain Iraq and Asiacell. This stems from the premise that the quality of financial reports represents one of the fundamental pillars for enhancing the confidence of investors and stakeholders, as it relies on transparency, accuracy, and reliability in presenting financial data. Administrative empowerment is one of the most prominent modern strategies in business management, as it aims to give employees the authority and flexibility to make decisions and enhance the spirit of responsibility, which reflects positively on financial and administrative performance. The study is based on the following main hypothesis the management empowerment strategy has a positive moral impact on improving the quality of financial reporting of Iraqi mobile phone companies. A descriptive-analytical approach is adopted with a comparative analysis of published financial statements, as well as the use of modern academic sources. The research found that the application of management empowerment strategies contributes to enhancing the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of financial reporting, and helps create a sophisticated internal control environment capable of meeting the requirements of stakeholders.
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