The Effect of Ability and Agility and Their Implications on Competitiveness of Grade XI Vocational High School Students
Abstract
This study aims to determine how much influence capability and agility have on competitiveness mediated by competitive advantage in students of State Vocational High School (SMK) 4 Cilegon. This study uses a descriptive causality design with quantitative methodology. The sample used is adjusted to the analysis method using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) of 190 respondents. Data collection techniques are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques are primary data and secondary data. Primary data is obtained through survey methods, secondary data is obtained through documentation. The analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics, inferential statistical analysis, validity and reliability tests, evaluation of reflective measurement models (outer models), evaluation of structural models (inner models), and evaluation of the goodness and suitability of the model. The results of this study indicate that the coefficient value of the Capability path to Competitiveness through Competitive Advantage is 0.144 positive value, with at statistics of 3.299> 1.96 and a P Value of 0.001 <0.05, so that it proves that Competitive Advantage is able to mediate the influence of Capability on Competitiveness. The coefficient value of the Agility path to Competitiveness through Competitive Advantage is 0.190 positive value, with at statistics of 3.801> 1.96 and a P Value of 0.000 <0.05 so that it proves that Competitive Advantage is able to mediate the influence of Agility on Competitiveness. So, to increase competitiveness can be done through competitive advantage through agility.
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Djiu, N., Kong, N.V., & Saputra, D. (2024). The role of competitive advantage in mediating technological capabilities and social media usage on SMEs export performance. Procedia Computer Science, 234(2023), 756–763. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.03.062.
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Iranmanesh, M., Maroufkhani, P., Asadi, S., Ghobakhloo, M., Dwivedi, Y. K., & Tseng, M. L. (2023). Effects of supply chain transparency, alignment, adaptability, and agility on blockchain adoption in supply chains among SMEs. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 176(January 2022), 108931. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2022.108931.
Kazemi, F., & Soltani, F. (2024). The energy industry's response to competitive intelligence in green marketing (case study of Qatar). Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Markets, and Complexity, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joitmc.2023.100192.
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Krskova, H., Baumann, C., & Breyer, Y. A. (2024). Shaping individual competitiveness: The role of discipline, parental expectations, and participation in extracurricular activities. Heliyon, 10(10), e31042. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31042.
Liem, VT, & Hien, NN (2024). The impact of managers' attitudes towards environmental management accounting and green competitive advantage in Vietnam manufacturers. Heliyon, 10(13), e33565. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33565.
Mahrinasari, M.S, Bangsawan, S., & Sabri, MF (2024). Local wisdom and Government's role in strengthening the sustainable competitive advantage of creative industries. Heliyon, 10(10), e31133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31133.
Malibari, M.A., & Bajaba, S. (2022). Entrepreneurial leadership and employees' innovative behavior: A sequential mediation analysis of innovation climate and employees' intellectual agility. Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, 7(4), 100255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2022.100255.
Mata, M.N., Martins, J.M., & Inácio, P.L. (2023). Impact of absorptive capacity on project success through mediating role of strategic agility: Project complexity as a moderator. Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2023.100327.
Navarro-García, A., Ledesma-Chaves, P., Gil-Cordero, E., & De-Juan-Vigaray, M.D. (2024a). Intangible resources, static and dynamic capabilities and perceived competitive advantage in exporting firms. A PLS-SEM/fsQCA approach. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 198(May 2023), 123001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123001.
Navarro-García, A., Ledesma-Chaves, P., Gil-Cordero, E., & De-Juan-Vigaray, M.D. (2024b). Intangible resources, static and dynamic capabilities and perceived competitive advantage in exporting firms. A PLS-SEM/fsQCA approach. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 198(September 2023), 123001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.123001.
Ramadhanty, V.D, Subriadi, A.P, & Lukitosari, V. (2024). Optimal Marketing Strategy of Private Tutoring: An Application of Game Theory. Procedia Computer Science, 234, 946–953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.03.083.
Rautiainen, A., Scapens, R.W., Järvenpää, M., Auvinen, T., & Sajasalo, P. (2024). Towards fluid role identity of management accountants: A case study of a Finnish bank. British Accounting Review, 56(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bar.2024.101341.
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Siregar, A.A, Afiff, A.Z, & Halim, R.E (2023). Linking agile leadership and business sustainability through the mediation of political and social capabilities. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Markets, and Complexity, 9(4), 100153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joitmc.2023.100153.
Susitha, E., Jayarathna, A., & Herath, HMRP (2024). Supply Chain Analytics Supply chain competitiveness through agility and digital technology : A bibliometric analysis. Supply Chain Analytics, 7(October 2023), 100073. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sca.2024.100073.
Wang, G., Niu, Y., Mansor, Z. D., Leong, Y. C., & Yan, Z. (2024). Unlocking digital potential: Exploring the drivers of employee dynamic capability on employee digital performance in Chinese SMEs-moderation effect of competitive climate. Heliyon, 10(4), e25583. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25583.
Yao, A.F., Sèbe, M., Virto, L.R., Nassiri, A., & Dumez, H. (2024). The effect of LNG bunkering on port competitiveness using multilevel data analysis. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 132(March). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2024.104240.
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2025-06-30
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MAYLAWATI, Windi et al.
The Effect of Ability and Agility and Their Implications on Competitiveness of Grade XI Vocational High School Students.
Jurnal Lingua Idea, [S.l.], v. 16, n. 1, p. 16-37, june 2025.
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