An Investigation Into the Problem Faced by Small Scale Indigenous Businesses as Perceived by the Owners:the Case of Kitui Town
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Date
1992-07Author
Kilonzi, John M
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This study soughht to find out the problems faced by small
scale indigenous businesses as perceived by the owners. It also
souqht to document the measures considered important in solving
these problems. The need for this study arose from the fact that
many of the small scale indigenous businesses have not always
performed as expected. This is despite the fact that government
and other non-Government agencies have made deliberate efforts to
held the upcoming African businesses and esoecially in the rural
areas.
To achieve the objective. primary data was collected from 45
businesses in Kitui town. The method of data collection was
throuqh interviews with the owners of the businesses.
The problems that have confronted businesses in the area of
study were analyzed and were found to be of two types basically.
They are internal problems that are considered as directly ;
associated with the businessmen themselves and within their
control. And second were external problems that originate from the
environment and as such the owners do not have direct control on
t.hem. The first category includes problems like improper business
records and lack of formal educat ion. The second category
oroblems include. drought famine. high loan interest rates. lack of
customers market and short credit periods for loans.
The conclusion reached after the investigation and analysis
was that any assistance meant to held the small scale indiqenous
businessmen will onlv succeed if it is carried by a hiqhly
motivated and disciolined workforce that will not only qive advice
and helo to each businessman accordinq to his uniaue situation and
needs. but also ensure a follow - up constantly. so that problems
can be detected and corrected in time.
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Degree Of Master of Business and AdministrationPublisher
University of Nairobi, Faculty of Commerce
Description
A management project submitted in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the Degree of Masters In
Business Administration, Faculty of Commerce,
University of Nairobi