This research was geared towards the investigation of management strategies (factors)
that affect the performance ofMSMEs in Kenya. Many developed countries record a time
in history when entrepreneurial activities led to revival of economical growth after
decline. This implies MSMEs is a very vital sector especially for a developing country
like Kenya. MSMEs stagnate and their performance is uncertain according to writers
such as Namusonge, Management inadequacies have been suggested in several studies.
The objectives of this research was to,
1. To identifY the critical management factors affecting the performance of MSMEs
in Kenya;
ii. To establish the process through which managerial factors affect the performance
of a MSMEs in Kenya ;
m. To determine the integrative effect of various management factors in the MSMES
in Kenya;
IV. To establish the effect of demographics and management factors on performance,
v. To establish effects of external environment on internal management factors
A conceptual model was formulated from the literature review showing relationships of
the management strategies and the environment they operate in. These relationships
became the basis for the hypotheses which were later tested.
In chapter 4, a mini research (pilot study) was conducted in May 2007,whose main aim
was to test the reliability and validity of the research instruments. The 36 questionnaires
returned were analysed through descriptive method. Results obtained indicated the
instruments were reliable and the results valid. A few corrections suggested were made.
The major correction was addition of question 35 to collect financial information.
The data collection was done between mid August and mid October 2007.In chapter 5,
the researcher analysesd the results of the survey after receiving 180 questionnaires. Time
was a constraint.
In chapter 6, the hypotheses and conceptual model were analysed and the results obtained
suggested that, most strategies did not affect the profitability separately but severally. The
integrated effect of the management strategies and the associated factors had a higher
impact on performance of the MSMES than any individual strategies.
In chapter 7, the conclusions, summaries and Recommendations are given. / Business Management / D. Com. (Business Management and Policy)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/3120 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Wanjiku, Lily Njanja |
| Contributors | Pellissier, Rene |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xviii, 358 leaves : ill.) |
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