Mediation of Self-Efficacy on Small Industry Performance Improvement Saidun Hutasuhut(a*)1 Thamrin(b), Syamsuyurnita (c), Reza Aditia (d)4
s) Universitas Negeri Medan, Jl. Willem Iskandar, Pasar V Barat Medan Estate, *) saidun[at]unimed.ac.id
b) Universitas Negeri Medan
c) Universitas Muhammadyiah Sumatera Utara
d) Universitas Muhammadyiah Sumatera Utara
Abstract
This study aims to examine the effect of entrepreneurial competence and education on the performance of small industrial enterprises and the mediating role of self-efficacy on the effect of entrepreneurial competence and education on the performance of small businesses. This quantitative research was conducted on a leading small industry in the city of Medan, which is engaged in the leather shoes and wood furniture industry, totaling 250 businesses and a sample of 154 businesses using the slovin formula and proportional random sampling technique. Research data were obtained by questionnaire. Data analysis using SEM-PLS. The study^s results prove that entrepreneurial competence and non-formal education affect the performance of small industries. Self-efficacy acts as a mediator variable on the influence of entrepreneurial competence on the performance of small industries. However, it is not proven as a mediating variable on the influence of formal and non-formal education. This research can provide empirical evidence of the importance of competence possessed by entrepreneurs in running their business and increasing self-efficacy so that they are more confident that they can overcome all obstacles in business
