BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND INNOVATION: THE CENTRAL ROLE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN UNCERTAIN MANUFACTURING CONTEXTS

Authors

  • Trisman Awaludin Halu Oleo University
  • Rahmat Madjid Halu Oleo University
  • La Hatani Halu Oleo University
  • Asrip Putera Halu Oleo University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n3.4552

Keywords:

Knowledge Sharing, Innovation, Environmental Uncertainty, Quality Culture, Competitive Advantage

Abstract

Purpose This study investigates the impact of knowledge sharing, innovation, environmental uncertainty, and quality culture on competitive advantage and manufacturing industry performance. It also examines how competitive advantage mediates the relationship between these factors and company performance. Grounded in theories of knowledge sharing, innovation, environmental uncertainty, and quality culture, this research develops a model incorporating these variables alongside competitive advantage and company performance. The relationships were analyzed quantitatively using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Squares (PLS) 4.0. The study focuses on large and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. A total of 143 questionnaires were distributed, with 118 returned, achieving an 83% response rate. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypotheses. The results reveal that knowledge sharing, innovation, environmental uncertainty, and quality culture positively and significantly impact manufacturing industry performance. Similarly, knowledge sharing, innovation, and environmental uncertainty significantly enhance competitive advantage. However, while quality culture positively influences competitive advantage, its effect is not statistically significant. Furthermore, knowledge sharing, innovation, and environmental uncertainty indirectly improve performance through the mediating role of competitive advantage. In contrast, competitive advantage does not mediate the influence of quality culture on performance. This study is limited to Southeast Sulawesi’s manufacturing industries, suggesting a need for broader research across other regions to enhance generalizability. Practically, the findings underscore the importance of fostering knowledge sharing, innovation, and adaptability to environmental uncertainty, as well as embedding quality culture to strengthen competitive advantage and boost performance.

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Awaludin, T., Madjid, R., Hatani, L., & Putera, A. (2026). BUILDING ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND INNOVATION: THE CENTRAL ROLE OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN UNCERTAIN MANUFACTURING CONTEXTS. Veredas Do Direito, 23(3), e234552. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n3.4552

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