Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship Journal

Comparative Factors Influencing Consumer Interest in Purchasing Second-Hand Goods in Japan and Indonesia

2025-08-06T13:13:00+07:00

The second-hand product trade is rapidly growing in today’s global era, both in physical markets and digital platforms. Used goods serve as an alternative to meet primary and secondary needs, particularly among lower-middle-income communities, although they are also increasingly favored by higher income groups. This study aims to compare consumer purchase interest in second-hand goods between Indonesia and Japan. A descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach was used, involving consumers from both countries. The findings show a high interest in used goods, with the number of buyers exceeding that of sellers. However, challenges such as inaccurate product information and quality mismatches persist in the buying process. Overall, purchase interest in Japan is higher than in Indonesia, supported by more advanced digital platforms. These findings indicate that second-hand products hold significant market potential in both developing and developed countries.

Millennial Mothers, Modern Dilemmas: A Work-Family Conflict Perspective in West Java

2025-08-06T13:13:32+07:00

This study aims to explore the experience of Work-Family Conflict (WFC) among millennial married women with children in West Java through a qualitative approach with a phenomenological design. The research method involved in-depth interviews with seven purposively selected participants, focusing on subjective narratives regarding time-based conflicts, emotional tensions, behaviours, as well as triggering factors such as lack of system support and children's conditions. The results revealed that WFC is experienced in a multidimensional way, with time-based conflict and emotional strain being the main challenges, while the transfer of disciplinary behaviour from work to family was also a significant phenomenon. The findings suggest the need for more flexible organisational policies and psychological support to reduce the impact of WFC. In conclusion, this study provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of WFC in millennial women who are married and have children in West Java, emphasising the importance of cultural and social context in the management of this conflict.

Analysis Of The Effect Of Pull And Push On Entrepreneurial Motivation (Survey on Instagram Business account users)

2025-08-06T13:14:01+07:00

-Entrepreneurial intent is the desire or motivation of an individual to become an entrepreneur and start a business or venture. Among various age groups, Indonesia's Gen Z generation is known to have an interest in entrepreneurship that is below the average at 1.60% of 18.94%. To increase entrepreneurial interest among Gen Z, an approach is needed, as well as the creation of an environment that develops entrepreneurial potential. This study used a survey distributed online and in person to 115 randomly selected respondents, with a response rate of 50.4%, and 73 responses were recorded. However, only 58 respondents provided varied assessments and met the sampling criteria. The analysis technique used regression through SPSS. The results showed that perceived behavioral control has a significant and positive effect on entrepreneurial intention, with an R value of 0.416 and R² of 0.173 (17.3% influence), and a significance value of 0.001 < 0.05, indicating strong predictive power. In contrast, subjective norms did not significantly affect entrepreneurial intention, as shown by a significance value of 0.22. However, when combined, perceived behavioral control and subjective norms jointly have a significant effect, with an R value of 0.477 and R² of 0.143. These findings highlight that increasing perceived control over entrepreneurship is key to boosting entrepreneurial intention among Indonesia’s Gen Z.

Analysis Of Financial Distress At PT Bank NTT (Period 2020-2023)

2025-08-06T13:14:31+07:00

Kesulitan keuangan merupakan suatu kondisi di mana perusahaan mengalami kesulitan keuangan yang pada akhirnya dapat mengakibatkan kebangkrutan. Bagi bank, kondisi seperti itu memerlukan intervensi yang cepat dan efektif untuk mencegah kemerosotan lebih lanjut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai kesulitan keuangan PT Bank NTT selama periode 2020–2023 menggunakan Altman Z-Score dan model Zmijewski. Analisis menggunakan model Altman Z-Score menunjukkan bahwa PT Bank NTT berada di area abu-abu, yang menunjukkan kondisi keuangan yang cukup tidak sehat. Sebaliknya, model Zmijewski mengungkapkan bahwa bank mengalami tingkat kesulitan keuangan yang lebih parah. Analisis komparatif dari kedua model menunjukkan bahwa, sementara Altman Z-Score menandakan ketidakstabilan, model Zmijewski memberikan indikasi yang lebih konklusif bahwa PT Bank NTT berisiko tinggi bangkrut. Temuan ini menggarisbawahi perlunya langkah-langkah strategis segera untuk memulihkan kesehatan keuangan bank.

The Influence of Leadership Style and Human Relations on Employee Performance with Mental Health Awareness as an Intervening Variable in Handicraft MSMEs in Garut Regency

2025-08-06T13:14:58+07:00

This research aims to analyze the influence of leadership style and human relations on employee performance with mental health awareness as an intervening variable. The research was conducted on 385 respondents who were handicraft MSMEs in Garut Regency using quantitative methods and the SEM-PLS approach. The research results show that leadership style and human relations have a significant effect on employee performance both directly and through mental health awareness. These findings reinforce the importance of psychological stability in supporting work performance. The analysis results show that leadership style has a significant influence on improving employee performance levels. It is proven that employee work quality, discipline, and productivity are improved by leaders who communicate openly, set an example, and motivate their subordinates. Furthermore, employee performance is improved through good interpersonal relationships, which include emotional support and mutual respect. Although most respondents have an understanding and behavior that supports their mental health, mental health awareness does not directly influence the relationship between leadership style and human relations on performance.

The Impact Online Customer Reviews, Discount, User Interface On Purchase Decision

2025-08-12T12:27:55+07:00

The evolving industry has brought major changes to consumer behavior, where people now rely more on technology to fulfill their daily needs. Society is heavily influenced by technological advancements that drive a shift from traditional purchasing behavior to digitalization. Recommendations from friends, family, advertisements, and digital purchases are the main factors that influence purchasing decisions. In addition, online customer reviews and discounts are becoming important elements that influence consumer choices, allowing them to compare various products easily. The purpose of this research is to explore the extent to which online customer reviews, promotional discounts, and user interface features affect consumers' purchasing decisions on the Shopee platform within the context of Tasikmalaya City. This research applies quantitative and descriptive methods, through a causal associative approach. Sampling applied a simple random sampling technique where the total sample size was 390 respondents from a total population of 14,544 people. The data was processed and analyzed using the SPSS 2.0 software application. The results showed a significant influence of online customer reviews, discounts, and user interfaces on purchase decisions on the Shopee platform service application, both individually and simultaneously