The Effects of Government Policy on Craftsmen Welfare in Badung Regency of Bali Province; Mediating Social Infrastrcture, Entrepreneurship, and Competitive Resources

Abstract

Export craft of Badung regency, Bali Province, during the five years has decreased. Therefore, it becomes extremely relevant to collate and analyze the theoretical model in order to drive performance improvement and expansion of the international market segments on the craft, so as to achieve the export performance craft such as the period before five years ago. This study aims to determine the role of social infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and the competitive resources in mediating the effects of government policies on the craftsmen welfare in Badung. Data analysis was performed using SEM-PLS. The results showed that direct, government policy not significant effect on the welfare of craftsman. Therefore, public policy should be realized through various programs and activities to support the craft business conditions so as to realize the craftsman welfare. Furthermore, that the role of social infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and competitive resources proven to mediate significantly the influence of government policies on the craftsmen welfare. Some examples of government programs recommended to improve the craftsman welfare is to facilitate the sale of products through exhibitions, conducting management training and technology, as well as the expansion of craft products.