The Impact of Trust, Knowledge Sharing, and Affective Commitment on SME Innovation Performance

Authors

  • Donard Games Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
  • Tedi Hidayat Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
  • Jingga Fhardilha Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
  • Yudi Fernando Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
  • Dessy Kurnia Sari Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15282/jgi.5.2.2022.7184

Keywords:

Trust, Knowledge Sharing, Affective Commitment, Innovation Performance, SME

Abstract

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) performance can enhance SME sustainability and competitiveness. This study aims to examine the impacts of trust, knowledge sharing, and affective commitment on SME innovation performance. The present study will   contribute to current knowledge by providing factors affecting SME innovation performance in the context of Indonesia and pandemic crises. The present study uses regression analysis by surveying 56 small business owners or managers in West Sumatra, Indonesia. It was found that trust, knowledge sharing, and affective commitment are related to SME innovation performance.  Therefore, it is a moment to renew commitment to innovate by promoting trust and collaboration even during difficult situations.

Author Biographies

Donard Games, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

Donard Games held Ph.D at the Business School, University of Western Australia, and Master of Business (Advance) at the Business School, University of Queensland, Australia. He is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia. His research interests focus on entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership, social changes, and public policy. Currently, he holds several positions, including Head of Bachelor Management Program, Chief SME sector of Padang, and Co-Founder of Karajoelok.com. He is also the reviewer of Scopus and Web of Science Journals.

Tedi Hidayat, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

Tedi Hidayat completed his Master of Management at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia, and Master of Business Administration at the Faculty of Industrial Management, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia (2021). His research interests focus on leadership and marketing at SME and corporate levels. He is Co-Founder of Nona-Rahmah, and he also holds several positions, including Deputy of Race Officers INASAF, and International 420 Sailing Coach of West Sumatera, Indonesia.

Jingga Fhardilha, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

Jingga Fhardilha held a Bachelor of Economics at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia (2020).

Yudi Fernando, Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

Yudi Fernando holds Ph.D and Associate Profesor. He has worked in the electronics industry for several years. His research interests focus on sustainable supply chain management, blockchain technology, circular carbon economy, innovation and technology management. Currently, he holds several positions, including Vice-President Logistician Malaysia, Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Industrial Management, and Journal of Goevrenance of Integrity. He has held an editorial board position in international journals published by Springer and Inderscience.

Dessy Kurnia Sari, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

Dessy Kurnia Sari held Ph.D from the Business School, University of Western Australia, and Master of Business (Advance) at the Business School, University of Queensland, Australia. She is the Co-Founder of Karajoelok.com and an Assistant professor at the Department of Management, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia. Her research focuses on Islamic marketing, cross-cultural consumer studies, boycott behaviour, and branding. She is also a reviewer in Scopus and Web of Science Journals.

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2022-07-09

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Games, D. ., Hidayat, T., Fhardilha, J., Fernando, Y., & Kurnia Sari, D. (2022). The Impact of Trust, Knowledge Sharing, and Affective Commitment on SME Innovation Performance. Journal of Governance and Integrity, 5(2), 267–274. https://doi.org/10.15282/jgi.5.2.2022.7184

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Journal of Governance and Integrity

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