Al Koliby, Ibraheem Saleh and Mehat, Nurul Aini and Al-Swidi, Abdullah Kaid and Al-Hakimi, Mohammed A. (2024) Is knowledge management a missing link? linking entrepreneurial competencies and sustainable performance of manufacturing Smes. The Bottom Line, 37 (1). pp. 71-97. ISSN 0888045X

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Abstract

By combining relevant literature and using quantitative methodology, this study aims to look into the role of knowledge management (KM) as a mediator between entrepreneurial competencies (ECs) and the sustainable performance (SP) of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach – The relationships in the proposed model were examined with data collected from 122 Malaysian SMEs using a cross-sectional technique and a standardized questionnaire and analyzed using structural equation modeling path analysis. Findings – According to the findings, ECs have a positive and considerable impact on KM as well as the SP of manufacturing SMEs. Importantly, KM partially mediates between ECs and the SP of manufacturing SMEs. Research limitations/implications – This research provides a theoretical contribution through the integration of ECs, KM and SP within a unified framework that takes into account the viewpoints of the resource-based view, the knowledge-based view and the triple bottom line. The results corroborate that ECs directly affect SP and indirectly through KM. Nevertheless, the study’s use of cross-sectional survey data makes it impossible to draw conclusions about causes. This is because ECs, KM and SP all have effects on time that this empirical framework cannot account for. Practical implications – The findings of this research provide valuable insights for managers and decision-makers in SMEs, who are expected to show an increasing interest in adopting KM processes into their companies through which ECs can be translated into SP. Social implications – By applying the proposed framework, SMEs can conduct their activities in ways that do not harm environmental and societal well-being while achieving appropriate economic performance at the same time

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Entrepreneurial competencies, Knowledge management, Sustainable performance, SMEs
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	School of International Studies
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	09 Nov 2026 11:23
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2026 11:23
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/34904

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