Leveraging Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Towards Resilient Competitive Advantage:

Abstract

The role of knowledge sharing has been tested and explored in various empirical studies related to organizations. However, research that explores knowledge sharing in building innovation and explores the role of innovation comprehensively is still rare in the SME sector. The purpose of this study was to examine and explain the relationship between knowledge sharing in building innovation to build a resilient competitive advantage. This study used a quantitative design involving 118 respondents from 59 sample frames consisting of management levels, namely assistant and managers of SMEs Export in Bali Province, Indonesia. The questionnaire uses a Likert scale, and the data is processed with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results showed that knowledge sharing has a significant effect on innovation and resilient competitive advantage and innovation as mediator. Theoretically, this research provides insight into the body of knowledge. Practically, research is concerned with the recognition of intellectual capital in the organization. The limitations of the study are discussed in the paper.