Performance in the Printing Industry and Determinant Factors: A Case of Two Firms in Kenya - Softcover

Opondo, Denis Opiyo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 383836127X ISBN 13: 9783838361277

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

One of the key concerns for enterprise development in Kenya has been to enhance the role of indigenous entrepreneurs in the economy. Since independence the government of Kenya has put in place measures to this end. However, the impacts on performance of entrepreneurs have not been studied. Therefore, this book attempts to highlight the important factors that influence performance and business growth in two printing firms, one owned by an African and the other by an Asian entrepreneur. The focus is on the contribution of education, training and experience on business operations. The book identifies some of the constraints to entrepreneurship development in Kenya and also outlines policy measures to deal with them at both the firm and government levels including access to capital or credit, management and technical training, and business counseling.

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About the Author

Denis Opiyo Opondo holds a BA degree in Sociology and an MA degree in Sociology both from Kenyatta University. He lectures Sociology in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Maseno University. He has research interests in entrepreneurship development, ageing and the youth and is currently working on his PhD at Maseno University.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 383836127X
• ISBN 13: 9783838361277
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80