EXPLORATION THE IMPACT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT TOWARD GROWTH AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF UMKM IN BANYUMAS RESIDENCE

Abstract

It is important to observe knowledge management in accordance with small industries performance. This research conducted to explore impact of knowledge management toward growth and competitive advantage through human capital, organizational capital and relational capital as intervening variables. Data are obtained by convenience sample in Banyumas residence. There are 71 samples of more than 300 small industries. Hypotheses are tested with linear regression and path analysis. Research implies that: 1. Small industries in Banyumas residence are categorized as traditional small business 2. There is significant influence of knowledge management toward growth and competitive advantage 3. Relational capital as intervening variable of relation between knowledge management and competitive advantages