Economics and Digital Business Review
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)

From Knowledge Exchange to Business Performance: Evidence of Mentoring as a Mediating Mechanism among MSMEs

Junaidi, Junaidi (Unknown)
Suhendri, Suhendri (Unknown)
Zulham, Zulham (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Feb 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of knowledge sharing on the performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a mentoring program as a mediating variable among fostered partners of PT Perkebunan Nusantara III. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method through structured questionnaires. The population consisted of all MSMEs supported by PT Perkebunan Nusantara III, with 96 business actors selected using purposive sampling based on established development criteria. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to evaluate the relationships among variables simultaneously. The results indicate that knowledge sharing has a positive and significant effect on MSME performance. Furthermore, the mentoring program significantly strengthens the influence of knowledge sharing on business performance. This finding suggests that knowledge sharing becomes more effective when supported by mentoring that is relevant, continuous, and aligned with organizational needs. The study provides practical implications for partnership program managers to develop mentoring as a strategic mechanism to improve knowledge transfer and enhance MSME performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ecotal

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

Economics and Digital Business Review, is published by STIE Amkop Makassar in 2020, with registered number ISSN : 2774-2563 (Online), is a peer-reviewed journal published Economics and Digital Business Review published two times a year (January & July) by STIE Amkop Makassar, It provides an academic ...