Partnership Strategy of Large-Scale Enterprises and Small - Medium Enterprises In Increasing National Economic Competitiveness

Abstract

Purpose- This study aims to analyse the strategic role of partnerships between large-scale enterprises and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing national economic competitiveness. It explores how partnership patterns, access to technology and information, and market access contribute to strengthening SME capacity, which in turn mediates their impact on economic performance.

Design/Methodology/Approach- A quantitative approach is used with the path analysis method. Data was collected from micro, small, and medium enterprises in the Banten Province and DKI Jakarta Indonesia areas. The analysis focuses on the direct and mediated effects of partnership strategy variables on the competitiveness of the national economy.

Findings- This finding is strengthened by the results of a mediation test that shows that the capacity of SMEs is able to effectively mediate the influence of these three variables on national competitiveness. The results of the research are in line with business partnership theory, resource-based view, market access theory, and competitive advantage theory in the context of strengthening inclusive economic structure

Originality/Value- This study contributes to the literature by integrating theories of business partnership, resource-based view, market access, and competitive advantage in the context of inclusive economic development. The research underscores the strategic importance that collaboration between large business actors and SMEs with the support of government policies can create productive partnerships and can encourage national economic growth.