Investigating Determinants of Entrepreneurial Leadership Among SMEs and Their Role in Sustainable Economic Development of Saudi Arabia

The current study aims to classify what determines entrepreneurial leadership among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the SaudiArabian context. It also attempted to recognize the role played by entrepreneurial leadership by supporting SMEs in the nation’s sustainableeconomic growth. The study is based on a primary survey administered among SMEs in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. Overall, 152responses were collected. However, after data cleaning, only 107 were found to be fit for final analysis. Structural Equation Modelling usingSmartPLS® Software was applied for analysis. The findings emerged from the study immensely concluded that entrepreneurial leadershipis an essential instrument for managers/owners of the SMEs sector who aim to improve the efficiency of tasks and contextual performance inSaudi Arabia. The study came across that “ability to absorb uncertainty,” “ability to build commitment,” “the ability to frame the Challenge,”“the ability of path-clearing,” and “ability to specify limits,” are the five constructs that help frame the entrepreneurial leadership in theSaudi context. The study suggests that leadership trainers, SME policymakers must focus on precisely these skills to inculcate the ability ofentrepreneurial leadership among Saudi entrepreneurs, SMEs owners, and managers.