Analisis Manfaat Knowledge Sharing dan Relasi Bisnis dalam Pengembangan Usaha Anggota BPD HIPMI SUMUT

Abstract

In an era where the development of the world is rapid, and competition between people is also getting tighter, it requires someone who wants to start a business to be able to take advantage of the environment, knowledge, and relationships he has. For an entrepreneur, one way to be able to get both is by joining an organization that can help develop his business. Knowledge sharing itself is part of knowledge management. Meanwhile, relationships in business are a process of exchanging information and communicating to help grow the business. This research aims to examine whether knowledge sharing and business relationships can affect the business development of a business person in the BPD HIPMI SUMUT organization and how the benefits are obtained. Both of these are analyzed and are beneficial to the business development of members of the organization. This research uses a qualitative method with a descriptive approach and aims to explain a phenomenon that occurs. The data collection technique is through the observation process that researchers do by coming directly to the object of research BPD HIPMI SUMUT. Furthermore, the interview process with informants who are entrepreneurs who are also members of BPD HIPMI SUMUT which consists of key, main, and supporting informants as well as some documentation. The data analysis technique used in this research is using data reduction, data presentation, and discussion. The results of this study indicate that knowledge sharing applied and implemented by entrepreneurs as well as members of BPD HIPMI SUMUT runs quite well and has an effect on the business development of HIPMI SUMUT members. In addition, existing business relationships are also influential and can provide benefits to the business development of members of the organization. This is in line with the informants' businesses that have successfully developed and increased. Although it is done effectively and put to good use, knowledge sharing and business relations still have some problems such as the inability of human resources to maximize the potential and opportunities that exist, so it is still necessary for the organization to prepare careful preparation and provide good understanding for entrepreneurs as well as members of BPD HIPMI SUMUT.