The Impact of Economic Intelligence in  Improving Entrepreneurial Performance

Khalda Osman Abd Elghafar Mohammed

doi:10.55074/hesj.vi50.1625

Authors

Khalda Osman Abd Elghafar Mohammed Ph D in Econometrics and social statistics Onaizah Private College for Humanities and Administrative Studies Kingdom of Saudia Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55074/hesj.vi50.1625

Keywords:

Economic intelligence, Entrepreneurial performance, KSA

Abstract

This study aims to identify the impact of economic intelligence in improving entrepreneurial performance. The study population consists of all entrepreneurs and business owners across various industries and geographical locations in Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, from which a random sample of (160) members was taken. Only 152 questionnaires were retrieved, with a recovery rate of 95% of the sample, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were calculated, and it was found that Cronbach's alpha stability coefficient is equal to 0.92. The study adopts a quantitative research design, using structured pre-coded pre-tested questionnaire. Among the most important findings of the study are: there are statistically significant differences at the level of 0.05 or less in relation to the questionnaire axes (the role of Economic Intelligence and the role of Entrepreneurial Performance in achieving economic development due to the education, and age variables. The study also suggests a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: Developing systems that provide accurate economic data to entrepreneurs and developing and integrating economic intelligence into strategic planning of the country.

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