Factors affecting the entrepreneurial leadership in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan. An empirical evidence
| Pages | 31-44 |
| Date | 21 February 2019 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-05-2018-0054 |
| Published date | 21 February 2019 |
| Author | Bahadur Ali Soomro,Naimatullah Shah,Shahnawaz Mangi |
| Subject Matter | Strategy,Business ethics,Sustainability |
Factors affecting the
entrepreneurial leadership in
small- and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan
An empirical evidence
Bahadur Ali Soomro
Area Study Centre, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Naimatullah Shah
Department of Public Administration, University of Sindh,
Jamshoro, Pakistan and
College of Business Administration, Al Yamamah University,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and
Shahnawaz Mangi
Department of Pakistan Study, Kali Morri College, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Abstract
Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that affect the entrepreneurial leadership in
small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of Pakistan.
Design/methodology/approach –A conceptual framework is developed after reviewing a vigorous
literature. This is a quantitative methodology in which cross-sectional data are collected from top managers
and founders in SMEs of Pakistan through a survey questionnaire. The random technique is applied for the
collection of data. The total samples are 352. Initially, 500 survey questionnaires are distributed through
personal visits in different cities of Pakistan. The returned rate is noticed as 70 percent.
Findings –The data are analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24.0. The overall
Cronbach’sαreliability is 0.866. On the other hand, the αfor all variables (dependent and independent) is
observed within the adequate ranges. The overall findings reveal that there is a positive and significant
relationship among strategic factor, motivational factor, personality factor, communicative factor and
entrepreneurial leadership.
Practical implications –This study may contribute to existing efforts to assimilate the arenas of strategy,
motivation, communication, leadership and entrepreneurship. In addition, by reviewing the outcomes of
present study, the policy makers and planners may further concentrate for promoting SMEs sector that is
famous as a backbone for economic development.
Originality/value –This study is original and valuable with respect to data and context. The findings of
such study may play a substantial role in the stability of the economy in Pakistan through enriching the
SMEs sector.
Keywords Entrepreneurial leadership, Communicative factor, Motivational factor, Personality factor
Paper type Research paper
Introduction
In the present days, the companies are facing tempestuous, competitive environment due to
“relativelyconsistent pattern of behavior.”The existingorganizations of today need operative
and effective leaders who understand the complexities of the speedilychanging environment
of the globe (DuBrin, 2001). The leaders of firms (companies) need to implement styles of
leadership unlike from the traditional (old) styles, requiring a new style of leadership, here is
mentionedto as entrepreneurial leadership. However,the conceptualizationsof entrepreneurial
leadership are still developing. Regarding such aspect, Gupta et al. (2004, p. 241) well-defined
World Journal of
Entrepreneurship, Management
and Sustainable Development
Vol. 15 No. 1, 2019
pp. 31-44
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