The Influence of Strategic Leadership on the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the State of Kelantan, Malaysia

Abstract

Abstract: This research is on the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, the nature of the relationship between SMEs’ performance and strategic leadership in Kelantan, Malaysia, is investigated to fill existing gaps in theory and practice. A research model was developed to test the hypothesized relationships. This study used a cross-sectional research using the quantitative and descriptive method, with a survey to collect data. Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypothesis in this study. The results show that SMEs’ performance has a positive relationship with strategic leadership. The study can be used as a reference for future research on the effect of strategic leadership on the SMEs’ performance, covering a wider scope and a different sample.