International Journal of Accounting & Finance in Asia Pasific
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): June 2026

Career Orientation, Work-Life Balance, and Resilience on Leather Footwear MSME Performance

Yudi Wahyudin Suwandi (Ekuitas University Indonesia)
Imas Komariyah (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Miftahul Huda)
Asep Ghofir Ali (Ekuitas University Indonesia)
Resty Ismawanti (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) Miftahul Huda)
Vidya Ramadhan Putra Pratama (Ekuitas University Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly in the leather footwear sector, face competitive challenges that require strengthening human resources as a key factor of performance. This study aims to analyze the effects of career orientation, work-life balance, and resilience on MSME performance. The research employed a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design through a survey of 153 MSME owners using a Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression supported by validity, reliability, and classical assumption tests. The results show that career orientation (b = 0.276, p 0.001), work-life balance (b = 0.183, p = 0.016), and resilience (b = 0.451, p 0.001) positively and significantly influence MSME performance, with resilience emerging as the strongest predictor. Furthermore, the model explains 61.1% of the variance in MSME performance (R² = 0.611). These findings indicate that psychological resources play an important role in improving MSME performance in a dynamic environment. This study extends the Resource-Based View (RBV) perspective by emphasizing the importance of intangible assets as a source of competitive advantage, particularly in the creative leather footwear industry.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAFAP

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

IJAFAP aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirical-based research articles within the abovementioned fields. The journal welcomes articles relating to the current issues of financial decision making as well as its impact on society. IJAFAP carries out the mission to feature narrative, ...