The Influence of Leadership and Organizational Culture on Sharia-Based Business Development in Washliyin in North Sumatera

Abstract

This study aims to determine how the influence of leadership and organizational culture on sharia-based business development among Washliyun North Sumatra, which includes economic, educational, and social enterprises. The research method used is qualitative research methods, while the data collection techniques used are field research which includes observation and interviews, as well as literature. The results of this study indicate that on the one hand, leadership has a positive effect on the development of sharia-based businesses among Washliyun, North Sumatra, for example, has been able to make new innovations by establishing an Islamic bank PT. BPR Syariah Al-Washliyah like never before. But on the other hand, there are still weaknesses in leadership, for example not being able to enforce regulations according to the demands of the AD/ART AW, as a result Washliyun has not been able to have an orderly organization and an orderly administration. For example, there was a business that was not well managed so that it did not work and eventually closed, namely the Al-Washliyah hospital/clinic in 2004. Then there has been a shift in organizational cultural values, for example a decline in clerical traditions, and entered into the leadership elite structure of individuals. practical politician. This has also influenced the development of shia-based businesses in Washliyun, North Sumatra Province. This means that if leadership and organizational culture among Washliyun can be applied according to the characteristics of leadership and Islamic organizational culture, where leadership is divine and has a sharia entrepreneurial spirit, it will not only be a developing business but can bring prosperity to the people.