Leaders^s Commitment on Business Sustainability and SMEs Performance
Ardika Sulaeman (a)*, Susanti Kurniawati(b)

Universitas Wiralodra Indramayu

Abstract

This research is motivated by the low business performance of soybean processing SMEs in West Java. Soybean processing SMEs are a business that contributes mainly to employment and people^s income. However, SMEs engaged in processing soybeans cause many social and environmental problems that have an impact on long-term business performance. Based on this, this study aims to analyze the effect of the leadership^s commitment to business sustainability on business performance. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach with a survey method of 345 business owners. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to respondents. Data analysis was carried out descriptively and verificative with PLS SEM. The results of this study state that Leader^s Commitment on Business sustainability is in the low category, and business performance is in the medium category. This research reveals that Leader^s Commitment on business sustainability influences business performance.

Keywords: business, sustainability, leaders, commitment, performance

Topic: Organizational Behavior, Leadership and Human Resources Management