Abstract

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Indonesia with lower economic growth than other countries in South Asia. This problem can be addressed by understanding the values ​​of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 8 about decent work and economic growth. However, previous research has not identified entrepreneurial factors that drive SDG 8 and how they affect sustainability. The research aimed to analyze the interrelationships of entrepreneurial factors in realizing SDG 8 and sustainability scientifically and systematically to fill the gap. The research applied a quantitative method. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Bandung were selected as the research population using the purposive sampling method. Questionnaires were distributed to 153 SMEs as a data collection method. A seven-point Likert scale was used to measure respondents’ agreement for each item or statement. Then, the data were processed using PLS-SEM. The research finds that entrepreneurial intentions and behavior are entrepreneurial factors with a significant positive effect on SDG 8. In addition, SDG 8 has a significant positive effect on sustainability (social, economic, and environmental). Last, the research also contributes to increasing the entrepreneurs’ awareness in understanding the importance of motivation, entrepreneurial intentions, and SDG 8 to realize sustainable SMEs.

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