Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences
Vol 7, No 3 (2024): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute August

Optimizing Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Build Competitive Advantage for Batik Craftsmen

Zuhri, Fahmi Muhammad Az (Unknown)
Sukma, Erlangga Andi (Unknown)
Nikmah, Farika (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Rizka (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2024

Abstract

ICT implementation is the application of information technology carried out in business to improve performance, maintain sustainability and gain competitive advantage. ICT implementation in this study is ICT infrastructure, ICT management and ICT proactive. ICT implementation in this study emphasizes the commitment to invest in information technology software and hardware. Then synergize ICT with its business processes. This study uses a quantitative approach, with a sample of 280 batik craftsmen in East Java, Indonesia. Data were obtained by distributing questionnaires, and 264 questionnaires were returned and considered suitable for use as research data. Data were analyzed statistically with SEM PLS. The independent variables in this study are ICT infrastructure, ICT management, ICT proactive and ICT implementation and the dependent variable is competitive advantage. The results of the study found that there was a positive and strong relationship, both for direct and indirect relationships. ICT implementation provides positive and significant support as a moderator in the relationship between ICT infrastructure, ICT management, ICT proactive and competitive advantage. ICT implementation also has a positive and significant direct effect on competitive advantage. ICT is currently not only considered, but should be implemented for batik craftsmen for competitive advantage.

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birci

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Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) : Humanities and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal published in February, May, August and November by Budapest International Research and Critics University Journal (BIRCU-Journal). BIRCI welcomes research papers in ...