The Impact of Distributed Leadership on Optimal Energy Consumption in Pars Agro‑Industry and Animal Husbandry Company

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of distributed leadership on optimal energy consumption in Pars Agro‑Industry and Animal Husbandry Company. In terms of purpose, the research is applied, and in terms of methodology, it is descriptive–correlational conducted through a survey approach. The statistical population consisted of managers, experts, and employees of Pars Agro‑Industry and Animal Husbandry Company, from which 150 participants were selected as the sample using simple random sampling based on Cochran’s formula. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires, including the Distributed Leadership Questionnaire based on the perspectives of Spillane and Elmore and a questionnaire on organizational energy management and optimal energy consumption. The validity of the instruments was confirmed through expert judgment and factor analysis, while reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software through descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The results indicated that the levels of distributed leadership and optimal energy consumption in the studied company were relatively desirable. Furthermore, a significant positive relationship was found between distributed leadership and optimal energy consumption. Regression analysis also showed that distributed leadership has a significant positive effect on optimal energy consumption and can explain a considerable portion of the variance in energy management within the organization. Therefore, strengthening distributed leadership, enhancing employee participation in decision‑making, and promoting a collaborative organizational culture can significantly improve energy management and increase resource efficiency in agricultural and production organizations.