Author: Isaac Maragia
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789966909763
Category : Business ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 147

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Author: Isaac Mokaya Maragia
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781926906355
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Entrepreneurship is critical to economic development of any nation. Entrepreneurs continually innovate and invent, and as they commercialize the innovations and inventions, they create goods and services. In the process they create new markets, services and products as well as employment. Factors that Determine Entrepreneurial Behaviour in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya provides insights into entrepreneurship in Kenya. The book offers practical observations on the state of entrepreneurship in Kenya. It is a good reference for scholars, teachers and students of business and economics, both at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. It is a must read for scholars, practitioners and enthusiasts of entrepreneurial education and knowledge. What Others Say "This book makes a very useful contribution to understanding the factors that affect entrepreneurial behaviour. It will add great value in the field of entrepreneurship." - " Henry M Bwisa, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. " "The practical approach, based on case study and research results in this book, offers powerful insights into entrepreneurial behaviour in the Kenyan economic landscape. This in invaluable resource for students of entrepreneurship in developing countries." - " Book Editor "

Author: International Labour Office. Job Creation and Enterprise Development Department
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789221204800
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 53

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Author: Daniel C. Macaria
Publisher: Booklocker.Com Incorporated
ISBN: 9781601452450
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 252

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In Entrepreneurial Spirit, Dr. Macaria explores the strategic behavior of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) of Kenya, the environment in which they operate and the challenges of responding to their needs. He proposes strategies for providing meaningful support for MSEs.

Author: Lettice Kinunda Rutashobya
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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Comprises 15 contributions emanating from papers presented at the International Conference "Research agenda on African entrepreneurship and small business management", Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 1997. Focuses on how to identify information and knowledge gaps relating to macro-policy and institutional environment, socio-cultural contexts and the role of gender, financing and management issues, and sustainable entrepreneurship.

Author: Kenneth R. Gray
Publisher: University Press of America
ISBN: 9780761801405
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 190

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This timely and important work studies Kenya's small scale manufacturers. What makes the book unique is Gray's sub-sector approach, which focuses on the particular industries of tailoring, woodwork and metalwork. Gray investigates the development of these sub-sectors by taking a strategic management approach. Such an approach allows the author to assess enterprise competitiveness and profitability within industries. Readers will find that the information in this book serves as a well-needed supplement to the literature on the World Bank's July 1995 decision to focus more on micro-enterprise development. The book will appeal to many different audiences including development agencies concerned with the economic development community and the international academic community. Business and social science students who are interested in how work is organized in the family and the effects of modernization on traditional society will also benefit from reading this book.

Author: Gethaiga Kibuka
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Abstract Considerable research has been carried out on entrepreneurship in efforts to understand its incidence in order to influence and maximize its benefits. Essentially, researchers and policy makers have sought to understand the link between individuals and business creation: Why some people start businesses while others do not. The research indicates that personality traits, individual background factors and association of entrepreneurship with career choice and small business enterprises, cannot sufficiently explain entrepreneurship. It is recognized that entrepreneurship is an intentional process and based on Ajzen0́9s Theory of Planned Behavior, the most defining characteristic of entrepreneurship is the intention to start a business. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to examine factors that influence entrepreneurial intention in high school students in Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed at determining if there were relationships between the perceptions of desirability, and feasibility of entrepreneurship with entrepreneurial intention of the students, identifying any difference in these perceptions with students of different backgrounds, and developing a model to predict entrepreneurship in the students. The study, therefore, tested how well Ajzen0́9s Theory of Planned Behavior applied in the Kenyan situation. A questionnaire was developed and administered to 969 final year high school students at a critical important point in their career decision making. Participants were selected using a combined convenience and random sampling technique, considering gender, rural/urban location, cost, and accessibility. Survey was the major method of data collection. Data analysis methods included descriptive statistics, correlation, ANOVA, factor analysis, effect size, and regression analysis. iii The findings of this study corroborate results from past studies. Attitudes are found to influence intention, and the attitudes to be moderated by individual background factors. Perceived personal desirability of entrepreneurship was found to have the greatest influence on entrepreneurial intention and perceived feasibility the lowest. The study findings also showed that perceived social desirability and feasibility of entrepreneurship contributed to perception of personal desirability, and that the background factors, including gender and prior experience, influenced entrepreneurial intention both directly and indirectly. In addition, based on the literature reviewed, the study finds that entrepreneurship promotion requires reduction of the high small business mortality rate and creation of both entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial opportunities (Kruger, 2000; Shane & Venkataraman, 2000). These findings have theoretical and practical implications for researchers, policy makers, teachers, and other entrepreneurship practitioners in Kenya.

Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1668475537
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 711

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Microfinance has emerged as a growing field as more businesses discover the benefits and opportunities it provides. To ensure that microfinance is utilized appropriately, further study on the best practices and difficulties is required. The Research Anthology on Microfinance Services and Roles in Social Progress considers the ways in which microfinance can be utilized to achieve social progress as well as the challenges and opportunities of this area. Covering key topics such as income, small businesses, entrepreneurship, and credit, this major reference work is ideal for industry professionals, government officials, computer scientists, entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, policymakers, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author: Alhassan, Yahaya
Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1799875016
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 368

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The use of microfinance for poverty reduction and economic development in the developing world is growing. However, this concept needs to be expanded to ensure its successful application for achieving longer-term economic growth and sustainability in developing countries, particularly in parts of the world such as Africa. As such, further research into the relationship between microfinance and sustainable development in developing regions is required to fully understand the opportunities for effective use of microfinance for poverty reduction and economic development. Microfinance and Sustainable Development in Africa examines the complex relationship between receipt of microfinance, poverty reduction, economic growth, and microbusiness development, focusing on the provision of small credit facilities as a driver of sustainable development in Africa. Its coverage of topics such as microbusiness, social finance, and sustainable development make this book an ideal reference source for academicians, researchers, government officials, policymakers, organizations, managers, instructors, and students.

Author: Otieno Ochieng
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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The role of micro and small-scale enterprises sector (MSEs) in the development process has been at the centre of development debate for the last three decades in Kenya and elsewhere in the developing world. Economic hardship experienced in the formal sector in Kenya, and indeed in other developing countries have contributed to the enthusiasm now associated with MSEs sector. Increasingly, the sector is perceived as critical component of much needed skills, employment and generation of livelihood for growing number of people within urban as well as rural sector. Non- Governmental Organizations, Church based organizations and relevant lines Government Ministries have played a major role in business development in Turkana community, assisting mainly women and youth to start and manage group businesses. The commonly used mode of assistance is the provision of finance and financial management skills, as well as connecting client with market outlets. Despite all these efforts businesses collapse as soon as the assisting organization has pulled out. This study sought to contribute to this effort through determining factors influencing perception of Microenterprise activities by women in Turkana community in Kenya. The study was based on survey research design. The study was conducted through interview using a structured questionnaire with a five point Likert-type scale. The target population was all women in Turkana community and a sample of 80 respondents were interviewed to determine to what extent cultural factors, socioeconomic factors, access to credit and government programs influence perception of Microenterprise activities by Women in Turkana Community. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data. Findings were presented using frequency and percentage tables. Statistical package for social scientists was used in analyzing Quantitative data. Qualitative was transcribed, organized into various emerging themes and reported. The study found out that family care and cultural based stereo-type roles have made it difficult for youth and women to engage in micro enterprise activities, respondents did not have relevant skills and training in business and due to low educational level the youth and women micro entrepreneurs had not appreciated access to credit as an engine for business development.