Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2012): December 2012

THE DETERMINING FACTORS OF THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN THE COASTAL COMMUNITIES IN NORTH MINAHASA REGENCY

Mananeke, Lisbeth (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2013

Abstract

Competitive advantage and business performance can be considered potential factors in anybusinesses including in the coastal communities. This research analyses the effect of learningorientation on competitive advantage, the effect of learning orientation on performance, andthe effect of organization culture competitive advantage the businesses in North Minahasa,North Sulawesi. Primary data were taken from the owners of fishery business in coastal societywith the total number of 200 respondents with purposive sampling. The data were analyzedusing Structural Equation Model (SEM). It shows that intellectual capital has effect oncompetitive advantage. Yet, organization culture has no effect on competitive advantage. Theresearch also shows that learning orientation, intellectual capital, and competitive advantagehave effect on organization performance. On the contrary, organization culture and innovationhas no effect on organization performance.

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Abbrev

jebav

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...