The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry
Abstract Malaysia was ranked 32nd on the Global Competitiveness Index in 2022, which denotes that the level of R&D and productivity in SMEs in Malaysia needs to be improved. Therefore, more research is needed to ensure it remains competitive in the global halal marketplace by using innovative co...
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| author | Amar Hisham Jaaffar Nurshahirah Abd Majid Saraswathy Kasavan Aerni Isa Mohd Nur Ruzainy Alwi Abdul Rahman Zahari |
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| description | Abstract Malaysia was ranked 32nd on the Global Competitiveness Index in 2022, which denotes that the level of R&D and productivity in SMEs in Malaysia needs to be improved. Therefore, more research is needed to ensure it remains competitive in the global halal marketplace by using innovative concepts as a culture to promote energy-intensive halal SMEs. This study examines the sequential influence of an innovative mindset, behavior, and performance on competitive advantage among SME owner-managers embarking on halal businesses. Data were gathered from SME owner-managers from the halal energy-intensive industry by conducting a self-administered and online-based survey involving 140 respondents. Data were analyzed with the partial least squares technique (SmartPLS 3.0). The results of this study show that innovative behavior was a direct result of an innovative mindset. On the other hand, innovative behavior produced innovation performance, which in turn produced a competitive advantage. This study shows that SMEs owner-managers of halal energy-intensive industries need possess both innovative behavior and innovative attitude as valuable assets. Moreover, a key component in their ability to gain a competitive advantage is their performance in innovation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5becd6d763f6405d86a6656a643acc8e2024-01-07T12:55:16ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship2192-53722024-01-0113111910.1186/s13731-023-00359-zThe effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industryAmar Hisham Jaaffar0Nurshahirah Abd Majid1Saraswathy Kasavan2Aerni Isa3Mohd Nur Ruzainy Alwi4Abdul Rahman Zahari5Institute of Energy Policy and Research (IEPRe), Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITENCollege of Graduate Studies, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITENFaculty of Business Management and Professional Studies, Management and Science UniversityTaylor’s UniversityUniversiti Tenaga Nasional, IKRAM-UNITENUniten Business School, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Jalan IKRAM-UNITENAbstract Malaysia was ranked 32nd on the Global Competitiveness Index in 2022, which denotes that the level of R&D and productivity in SMEs in Malaysia needs to be improved. Therefore, more research is needed to ensure it remains competitive in the global halal marketplace by using innovative concepts as a culture to promote energy-intensive halal SMEs. This study examines the sequential influence of an innovative mindset, behavior, and performance on competitive advantage among SME owner-managers embarking on halal businesses. Data were gathered from SME owner-managers from the halal energy-intensive industry by conducting a self-administered and online-based survey involving 140 respondents. Data were analyzed with the partial least squares technique (SmartPLS 3.0). The results of this study show that innovative behavior was a direct result of an innovative mindset. On the other hand, innovative behavior produced innovation performance, which in turn produced a competitive advantage. This study shows that SMEs owner-managers of halal energy-intensive industries need possess both innovative behavior and innovative attitude as valuable assets. Moreover, a key component in their ability to gain a competitive advantage is their performance in innovation.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-023-00359-zEnergy-intensive halal SMEsSMEs owner-managerCompetitive advantage |
| spellingShingle | Amar Hisham Jaaffar Nurshahirah Abd Majid Saraswathy Kasavan Aerni Isa Mohd Nur Ruzainy Alwi Abdul Rahman Zahari The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Energy-intensive halal SMEs SMEs owner-manager Competitive advantage |
| title | The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry |
| title_full | The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry |
| title_fullStr | The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry |
| title_short | The effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage: a case of halal SMEs owner-managers from Malaysian energy-intensive industry |
| title_sort | effect of innovative mindset and behavior on innovation performance and competitive advantage a case of halal smes owner managers from malaysian energy intensive industry |
| topic | Energy-intensive halal SMEs SMEs owner-manager Competitive advantage |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13731-023-00359-z |
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