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