The Impact of Human Capital Readiness on Business Performance : The Mediating Role of Innovation Capability
Pengaruh Ketersediaan Human Capital pada Kinerja Bisnis: Peran Mediator Kemampuan Inovasi
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(1) * Linda Sutanto
Universitas Airlangga
Indonesia
(2) Bambang Tjahjadi
Universitas Airlangga
Indonesia
(3) Fiona Niska Dinda Nadia
Universitas Airlangga
Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
This study investigates the role of innovation capabilities in mediating the link between human capital readiness and business performance. This study's essential contribution is empirically examining the resource-based theory using a structural equation model. This study is a quantitative investigation at the explanatory level that employs structural equation modelling. In Indonesia, 258 owners or managers from MSME’s. The following are the findings: Human capital readiness impacts business performance. Second, innovation capability impact on business performance. Third, innovation capability mediate the relationship between human capital readiness and business performance. This study concludes the strategic roles of innovation capability in Indonesian MSMEs.
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