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Knowledge Management Proponents or Opponents: Empirical Test on Micro Finance in Emerging Market

Knowledge Management Proponents or Opponents: Empirical Test on Micro Finance in Emerging Market

Aries Heru Prasetyo
Copyright: © 2017 |Volume: 13 |Issue: 2 |Pages: 14
ISSN: 1548-0666|EISSN: 1548-0658|EISBN13: 9781522511243|DOI: 10.4018/IJKM.2017040103
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Prasetyo, Aries Heru. "Knowledge Management Proponents or Opponents: Empirical Test on Micro Finance in Emerging Market." IJKM vol.13, no.2 2017: pp.35-48. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.2017040103

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Prasetyo, A. H. (2017). Knowledge Management Proponents or Opponents: Empirical Test on Micro Finance in Emerging Market. International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), 13(2), 35-48. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.2017040103

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Prasetyo, Aries Heru. "Knowledge Management Proponents or Opponents: Empirical Test on Micro Finance in Emerging Market," International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM) 13, no.2: 35-48. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJKM.2017040103

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Abstract

This study tried to explore hidden power of knowledge management in contributing to a better competitive advantage for society-based organization. Using Indonesia micro finance organization, the test deployed four major drivers: technology infrastructure, organizational structure, culture and people. By addressing multiple linear regressions on 184 questionnaires, the study succeeded in uncovering the impact of proper KM-technology, organizational culture and people to the creation of competitive advantage, thus valid proponents for micro finance sector. However, failures to prove the role of the second drivers showed potential obstacle while preserving knowledge. Elements such as leaderships, adaptability, communication and bureaucracy might become the ideal moderator for future agenda.

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