Spiritual Leadership and Performance in F&B MSMEs of Kampar: Halal Supply Chain Mediation

Abstract

Research aims:

This study examines the effect of spiritual leadership on the performance of food and beverage MSMEs with halal supply chains as a mediating variable.

Design/Methodology/Approach:

Data were collected using questionnaires and Google Forms for respondents who could not be met in person. A total of 350 respondents who were managers of food and beverage MSMEs participated in this study. This study was analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS)-SmartPLS4 analysis.

Research findings: 

The findings show that spiritual leadership has a direct effect on the performance of food and beverage MSMEs, as well as the halal supply chain. In addition, the halal supply chain also affects the performance of food and beverage MSMEs. The halal supply chain indirectly mediates the specific effect of spiritual leadership on the performance of food and beverage MSMEs.

Implications/Originality/Value:

This study provides theoretical implications that MSMEs that consistently implement spiritual leadership can have stronger competitiveness in the food and beverage industry. In addition, it is important to strengthen the halal supply chain by encouraging MSMEs to implement halal standards in their supply chains and closer cooperation networks with halal certification institutions and sharia business communities. The government can also provide incentives and ease of access to certification in order to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs in a broader market.