Increasing product competitiveness in weaving SMEs: The role of competency, creativity, and performance

Abstract

This study examines the link between employee competency, creativity, and performance in generating product competitiveness in the weaving industry. It also analyzed the moderating role of time sufficiency in reinforcing employee performance and product competitiveness. This study was designed quantitatively by administering a questionnaire to 662 employees from 331 weaving SMEs in Indonesia using structural equation modelling. The analysis revealed that employee competency positively affects creativity, performance, and product competitiveness. Additionally, time sufficiency was confirmed as moderator in strengthening the linkage between employee creativity, performance, and product competitiveness.