Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business
Vol 39 No 3 (2024): September

Rural Government Cooperation Intensity and Leadership in Fostering the Innovation Capabilities of Rural Microbusinesses

Ardy Wibowo (Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, 50139, Indonesia)
Defia Ifsantin Maula (Department of Management, Faculty of Economic and Business, Alma Ata University, 55184, Indonesia)
Dani Fikri Setiawan (Department of Accounting, Faculty of Economic and Business, Alma Ata University, 55184, Indonesia)
Muhammad Hisam (Department of Management, Faculty of Economic and Business, Alma Ata University, 55184, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Sep 2024

Abstract

Introduction: The growth of rural entrepreneurship significantly impacts economic growth and the well-being of rural communities. Background Problem: Innovation is crucial for entrepreneurs' success, with rural government playing a pivotal role in rural societies. Novelty: This study overviews the role of rural government in fostering entrepreneurial innovation, focusing on inter-organizational collaboration and the village head's leadership style. Research Method: Employing a quantitative survey methodology, the study undertook direct surveys of 300 rural micro- and small-scale entrepreneurs from diverse industries in Indonesia. A simple random sampling technique was used to ensure a representative sample of the population. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling—Partial Least Squares. Findings: The analysis reveals that rural government cooperation and transformative leadership positively influence entrepreneurs' perceptions of organiza­tional support. In turn, perceived organizational support significantly impacts the desire for knowledge sharing and innovation capability enhancement. This study diverges from previous research by examining the mediating roles of knowledge sharing and perceived organizational support in innovation capability enhancement. It confirms that perceived organizational support is a vital mediator in the relationship between government cooperation intensity, transformational leadership, and innovation capability. Conclusions: The findings underscore the need for rural governments to practice effective cooperation and leadership and provide consistent support. Such strategies facilitate a supportive environ­ment that fosters knowledge sharing and significantly boosts rural entrepreneurs' innovation capabilities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jieb

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Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business (JIEB), with registered number print ISSN 2085-8272; online ISSN 2338-5847, is open access, peer-reviewed journal whose objective is to publish original research papers related to the Indonesian economy and business issues. This journal is also dedicated to ...