Human Resources Competency at Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Palembang Songket Industry

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the competency of human resources at small and medium enterprises in Palembang Songket industry. A survey research method using primary data obtained from an interview is employed. There are five respondents are interviewed in this study and those are the Songket firm's owners. These Songket owners are selected from three different industries in Palembang city. This study employs descriptive analysis to analyze the data and the result reveals that the competency of human resources in the small and medium enterprises of the Songket industry is adequate though few points that have to be improved such as product innovation improvement. As a supporting factor for the development of MSMEs, it is necessary to review the competency of its human resources. Competence is the ability to carry out work or tasks based on skills and knowledge supported by work attitudes set the job. Competence shows certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a profession in certain skill characteristics.