scholarly journals Determinants of Women Participation in Micro and Small Enterprises in Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-45
Author(s):  
Habtamu Tadesse ◽  
Yishak Gecho ◽  
Tekle Leza
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initial Capital ◽  
Participation Decision ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Women Participation ◽  
Hadiya Zone

The study was undertaken with the objective of assessing determinants of women participation choice and intensity of participation in Micro and Small Enterprises in Hadiya zone, Ethiopia. Within the zone three town administrative were selected based the largest number of economic activities. The investigation was grounded on cross-sectional review information from 385 women Micro and Small Enterprise's undertakings participant and non-participant that were assigned using semi-structured interview schedule, key informants interview, focus group discussion, and personal observation. Secondary data was acquired from empirical reports, government policy documents, national statistical reports, journal articles and reports of different organizations. Heckman's two-stage selection model was applied to recognize factors influencing women's participation decision and intensity of participation in MSEs. The first level of probit model estimation results reveal that educational status, business experience, access to credit, access to training, achievement motivation, receiving remittance, information seeking behaviour and initial capital were emphatically and fundamentally impact the likelihood of women participation decision in MSE while age was negatively related and does significantly determine the participation choice of the women. The after effects of the second stage Heckman model demonstrated that the intensity of participation in Micro and Small Enterprises was significantly and positively influenced by educational status, access to market, access to transportation, and achievement motivation. Hence, this study recommends that government and concerned bodies are anticipated to enhance the educational level, skill, and knowledge development training, provide aids and subsidized to income, credit facilities, and the remittance-receiving channels. It is also suggested that women should formulate their own goals and they should participate in business by their own choice nevertheless of other alternatives accomplish well and actions need to be accepted to offer incentives for women who have faced a lack of available initial capital in the study area.

Influence of participation in “table banking” on the size of women-owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Castro Ngumbu Gichuki ◽  
Milcah Mulu Mutuku ◽  
Lydia Nkatha Kinuthia
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the inability to access affordable credit in Kenya which hinders many women entrepreneurs from either starting their own or expanding existing enterprises and capital base. The emergence of table banking groups attempts to fill the existing credit gap. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey involving 225 randomly selected women entrepreneurs who participate in table banking groups within Nakuru Municipality was conducted. Data collection comprised a questionnaire whose reliability coefficient was 0.83 at 0.05 confidence level. Findings – Results indicated that a majority women entrepreneurs aged between 20 and 60 years with 71 per cent of them married. Further, 44 per cent had attained secondary-level education, while no illiterate entrepreneurs participated in the study. A positive increase in the number of employees, after members participated in table banking groups, was realized. Credit received from table banking influenced changes in the size of enterprises. Originality/value – The study shows that availability, affordability and accessibility of credit from table banking groups led to positive growth of women-owned enterprises.

scholarly journals Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Chandra Prakash Acharya ◽  
Kalpana Poudel ◽  
Rekha Thapaliya
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Copd Patients

Introduction: The prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients with COPD is significantly higher than the general population; there are serious barriers to the recognition and treatment of these co-morbid conditions. The study aimed to identify the anxiety and depression among patients with COPD. Methods: A cross sectional study design was adopted and consecutive sampling technique was used to collect 131 samples. A structured interview schedule of Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory was used. Results: Low level of anxiety was found among 83(63.4%) of COPD patients whereas 16(12.3%) had potentially concerning levels of anxiety. It also reveals that 31(23.7%) of the COPD patients were suffering from moderate depression, 14(10.7%) had severe depression whereas 7(5.3%) had extreme depression. A total of 28(21.4%) of them were free from depression. There was association between alcohol consumption and depression (p=0.00). Likewise, there was association between age (p=0.03), educational status (p=0.04), types of family (p=0.00), smoking habit (p=0.01), duration of disease diagnosed (p=0.01) and duration of treatment (p=0.00) with anxiety. Conclusions: It is concluded that one fourth of the COPD patients had moderate level of anxiety as well as depression. Additionally, some of the COPD patients also suffered from extreme depression.

Determinants of micro and small enterprises growth in Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adan Guyo Shibia ◽  
Dulacha Galgallo Barako
Keyword(s):  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Court System ◽  
Investment Climate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Internal Resources ◽  
Growth Constraints ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Sub Saharan

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of investment climate and firm-specific variables on the growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach The paper utilized a cross-section survey data of 2,536 MSEs in Kenya. Using the sales growth as the dependent variable, the paper tests the hypotheses that investment climate variables – entrepreneur perception of fairness and affordability of the courts in dealing with commercial disputes, access to formal credit, connections to utilities, crime incidences; and firm-specific resources affect MSE growth. Findings Positive entrepreneur perception of the fairness and affordability of the courts, access to formal credit, connections to utilities, lower incidences of crime, entrepreneur education and experience positively affect MSE growth. Research limitations/implications Although the context of the study is Kenya, the study has relevance to other developing countries especially Sub-Saharan Africa due to institutional similarities. The paper, however, uses cross-sectional data, which unlike panel data, do not allow for establishing dynamic relationships. This could be a potential area for further research. Originality/value The paper is among the first to establish effects of entrepreneur perception on MSE growth with regards the court system in dealing with business disputes in terms of fairness, timeliness, affordability and enforcement. The paper also extends limited extant research on MSE growth constraints with regards to incidences of insecurity, access to bank credit, connections to utilities and internal resources.

scholarly journals Determinants of the continuous operations of micro and small enterprises during COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erstu Tarko Kassa
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Correlation And Regression Analysis ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

AbstractThe main objective of this study is to assess determinant factors for the continuous operations of micro and small enterprises during COVID-19 pandemic. The study adopted a cross-sectional  design, with both descriptive and explanatory research design. To achieve the objectives of the study, 276 respondents were selected from 890 micro and small enterprise owners. The sample of the study was selected through proportional stratified random sampling technique from the business types (manufacturing, construction, urban agriculture, service and trade). To collect the primary data, questionnaires were dispatched to owners/operators of micro and small enterprises. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive, correlation and regression analysis techniques. The finding of the study revealed that people and administrative factors, regulatory factors, economic factors, partnerships, leadership of owner have a positive relationship to micro–small enterprise continuous operations during COVID-19 pandemic with the value of r = 0.457, 0.558, 0.572, 0.519 and 0.654, respectively. The study regression analysis result assured that partnership, economic factors, and leadership of the owner has a positive statistical significant effect on the continuous operations of the micro and small enterprise during COVID-19 pandemic with the value of (p < 0.05). The researcher recommended that strenghtening partnership with stakeloders and excersing best leadership practices are essential to ensure the continuous operations of the micro and small enterpreses.

scholarly journals Performance of Micro and Small Enterprisers in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-122
Author(s):  
Gebretsadik Gebru Wubet ◽  
Gagoitseope Mmopelwa
Keyword(s):  
Business Owners ◽  
Development Economic ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Initial Capital ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Sector Type

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) have become the focus of attention for the economic development, economic growth and job creations in the world. Majority of the firms worldwide are dominated by businesses of micro and small enterprises. In developing countries, the informal sector that mainly establishes MSE remains the major source of employment and income for the urban population. A study was conducted to examine the performance of MSE in three zones of Tigray State, namely, Southern zone, Mekelle zone and Eastern zone. The data was collected using structured questionnaire on 246 MSE business owners. The data are analyzed using multiple linear regressions (dummy), Cross tabulations and chi-square test for test of independence. The result revealed that Gender, initial capital, enterprise and job type are found to be important factors of performance of MSE. There is a gender difference on sector type, education level and work sheds of micro and small enterprises business owner. The result also showed that initial capital has positively affected the performance of business owners and men headed business owners have better performance than female headed business owners. Keywords: Micro- and Small Enterprises, Performance, Gender, Tigray, Ethiopia.

scholarly journals eventos traumáticos severos y su impacto en la productividad de las mypes. Caso: Puerto de Veracruz

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-149
Author(s):  
Adalberto Torreblanca Zorrilla ◽  
Elsa Elena Corona Mayoral ◽  
Delia del Carmen Gamboa Olivares ◽  
Diana Laura Hernández Barcelata
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Clinical Assessment ◽  
Traumatic Events ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reference Guide ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Do So

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar si hay una asociación entre la exposición a acontecimientos traumáticos severos por los directores de la micro y pequeña empresa (mype) y la productividad de la misma, para ello, se aplicó el cuestionario Guía de referencia I (NOM-035-STPS-2018) a 381 directores de mypes del municipio de Veracruz. La investigación fue de enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental, de tipo correlacional y transversal. Encontrándose que el 12.83% de los directores de la mypes requieren de una valoración clínica y que existe una asociación despreciable entre las variables de estudio.   This research aimed to determine whether there is an association between exposure to severe traumatic events by the directors of the micro and small business (mype) and the productivity of the same, for this purpose, the questionnaire Reference Guide I (NOM-035-STPS-2018) was applied to 381 directors of mypes of the municipality of Veracruz. The research was quantitative, non-experimental design, correlal and cross-cutting. It is found that 12.83% of mypes directors require clinical assessment and that there is a despicable association between study variables. Abstract In this research we intended to determine if an association existed between the exposure of traumatic and severe events on behalf of managers in micro and small enterprises (MSE) and their productivity. To do so, we applied Reference Guide I questionnaire (NOM-035-STPS 2018) to 381 MSE managers located in Veracruz. The research contained a quantitative focus, with a non-experimental design of a correlational and cross-sectional type. Our findings showed that 12.83% MSEs required clinical assessment and that there is a negligible association 'between he study variables.

EFFECT OF CREDIT AND EDUCATION ON PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
Valentine Lynda Musavi ◽  
Dr. James Maingi
Keyword(s):  
Large Population ◽  
Joint Effect ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Unmet Demand ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Lending Institutions ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of credit and owner/manager educational qualification on performance of micro and small enterprises in Kenya and their joint effect using the 2016 MSMEs survey data.Methodology: This is cross-sectional data collected from a population of 50,043 enterprises. A sample of 384 enterprises was used in the analysis as obtained using Fisher’s (2003) formula for computing sample size from a large population. Inferential statistics was used to interrogate the relationship between the variables.Results: Regression results indicated that both access to credit services and educational qualification had a positive and significant effect on performance of the sampled enterprises. Further analysis indicated that the joint effect of the two variables was greater than their individual effect.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Recommendations of this study are that the central Bank of Kenya should focus more on lending and credit facilitation programs in order to encourage greater bank-led financing to the sector to help bridge the unmet demand for credit and that micro and small enterprises should be encouraged to establish good credit history with various lending institutions to enable them access credit facilities from financial institutions. In addition, owners/managers of the enterprises should be provided with training on managerial and technical skills to complement their educational qualifications in running the enterprises.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBIAYAAN TERHADAP KINERJA USAHA MIKRO DAN KECIL OLAHAN UBI KAYU DI INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Luriana Taslim ◽  
Amzul Rifin ◽  
Siti Jahroh
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Staple Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sales Revenue ◽  
Government Financing ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises

Cassava is the most processed staple food crops in Indonesia. Processed cassava micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are responsible for most cassava value-adding process. The major obstacle to the growth of MSEs is financing—a problem of the limited source of fund. Despite the presence of government financing support to MSEs, the number of processed cassava MSEs that have involved financing is still low. This study aimed to analyze the financing impact on the performance of processed cassava MSEs and to identify which factors influence the performance of processed cassava MSEs. Cross-sectional data of the MSEs Survey conducted in 2015 by Badan Pusat Statistik and analysis tool Multiple Linear Regression was used to answer the research objectives. Results showed that financing had a positive and significant impact on processed cassava MSEs’ sales revenue, but did not have any impact on their assets. Factors that significantly affected the performance of processed cassava MSEs were working hours per day, input value, training, products marketed in town, and business belongs in chips industry.

scholarly journals Determinants of Tax Compliance of Micro and Small Business Enterprise (MSE) Category “C” Taxpayers, the Case of Gurage Zone, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 67-80
Author(s):  
Mitiku Melese Tessema
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Social Scientist ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Compliance Cost ◽  
Tax System ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
Business Enterprises

This study sought to identify the determinant of tax compliance in Ethiopia, specifically focusing on Micro and Small business enterprises operating in the Gurage zone. The researcher outlined a detailed literature review and identified the variables for this research to be tax rate, tax knowledge, tax compliance cost; the attitude of Micro and small enterprises and tax system. The research employed both descriptive and explanatory research design. A sample size of 325 was used from a population of 1726 micro and small business enterprises category “C” taxpayers in the Gurage zone. Data was collected using questionnaires and the structured interview. The collected data was consequently analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientist software (SPSS V.22) and the findings of the research presented using tables, various chart types and graphs.  The results showed that tax rate, tax knowledge, tax compliance cost, the attitude of SME's and tax system significant determine tax compliance of taxpayers. Tax rate, Tax system and compliance cost predominantly affect tax compliance. Concerning the cost of tax compliance, the study revealed that Micro and Small businesses incur different costs such as salary of accountants, fees to tax consultants, cost of stationeries, etc. that contributed for their non-compliance and estimation of Micro and Small Enterprises tax is another problem-related tax system. However, the taxpayers do feel and strongly agree that the taxation system in Ethiopia is in great need of improvement.  The study then recommended that the current tax law should be amended to incorporate provisions that grant special tax incentives to MSEs to improve voluntary tax compliance by MSE taxpayers. The study also recommended that the ERCA should disseminate information on the tax rate and tax system more frequently to improve the levels of tax know-how for voluntary tax compliance.

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