ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (INCASE OF WOLKITE TOWN)

Abstract

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are considered as an engine for development through promoting entrepreneurial talents, creation of employment opportunity, self-employment capability and fostering economic growth.This research aims to investigate assessment of factors affecting the performance of MSEs in Wolkite town. For the sake of achieving the objectives of the study, researcher employed both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through questionnaire and interview as best instrument of data collection; on the other hand secondary data was collected from office manuals and annual reports.In order to collect reliable information which are relevant to the study, the researcher used both probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Accordingly this particular study employed personal judgment and stratified sampling methods of non-probability and probability sampling techniques respectively. Descriptive method of data analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. The data collected were presented in tabular form with percentage computed values. Finally, based on the findings of the study, recommendation and conclusion was forwarded to the concerned body.