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Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality South Western Uganda
Author: Aruho Rukundo Sarah, Nuwatuhaire Benard, Manyange Micheal and Bateyo Asuman
Publisher: International Network Organization for Scientific Research
Published: 2022
Section: Faculty of Business and Management
Abstract
This study was conducted to identify the business constraints affecting the performance of small and medium enterprises in Uganda, through a case study of Kabale Munincipality. The objectives of the study were: to identify and explain the constraints of small medium enterprises. To assess the performance of small medium enterprises in Uganda, and to examine how business constraints affect the performance of SMEs. Using a mixed method design, both qualitative and quantitative methods were used. Data was collected from 270 small and medium enterprise owners in Kabale Municipality, the District Community Development Officer, the District Commercial Officer, Community Development Officers and LC1 chairpersons, using a researcher made questionnaire. Data was analysed using the SPSS package, and descriptive statistical measures. The key factors that influenced performance of small and medium enterprises were identified as equipment, policy, people behavior, political stability, business location, uncertainty, social cultural beliefs, and gender as well as government policy.