The mediating role of knowledge sharing in the relationship between human capital, structural capital, spiritual capital, and MSMEs innovation

Nurunnisa Ayung Prinika Sugianto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Bima Cinintya Pratama (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Eko Hariyanto (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia)
Ira Hapsari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia)

Journal of Enterprise and Development (JED)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): Journal of Enterprise and Development (JED)

Purpose — This research aims to illuminate the influence of human capital, structural capital, and spiritual capital on innovation, mediated by knowledge sharing.Method — This research employs a quantitative methodology. It involves gathering data through a questionnaire that utilizes convenience sampling, focusing on 200 MSME operators across Banyumas, Brebes, and Cilacap. The statistical analysis utilizes Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM).Result — We found that human capital, structural capital, and spiritual capital directly impact innovation in MSMEs. Furthermore, we observe that knowledge sharing functions as a mediator in MSMEs innovation.Contribution — The study extends previous research, adding knowledge sharing as a mediating variable to explore its role in the nexus among human capital, structural capital, spiritual capital, and MSMEs innovation.