Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS)
Volume-2 | Issue-05 | 532-543
Original Research Article
Role of Entrepreneurship Training in Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kiambu County
Elegwa Mukulu, Millicent Mwihaki Marima
Published : May 30, 2017
Abstract
Survival and growth of business ventures is a key concern which is determined by varied factors.
Entrepreneurship training has been identified as one factor that can play varied roles towards growth of micro and small
enterprises across the world. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of four components of entrepreneurship
training on business growth among micro and small enterprises in Kiambu County. The four components of
entrepreneurship training to be studied are objectives, content, trainers’ competence/ attitudes and training delivery
methods/presentation styles. The study was grounded in Blooms taxonomy and theory of planned behaviour. The study
adopted mixed methods (both quantitative and qualitative) research design and applied a descriptive study design. The
population for the study was 6,420 licensed MSEs operating in Ruiru Sub County. The study utilized stratified random
sampling to select 382 respondents in main trading centres in each of the four administrative wards based on the nature of
business they are involved. The study relied on primary data collected using questionnaires from owners and key
employees of the selected micro and small enterprises. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics and
thematic analysis. The study found that entrepreneurship training components contributed to a certain extent towards
business growth among the micro and small enterprises. The study thus recommends customization of entrepreneurship
training programs and taking into consideration of the input of the owners and employees to improve its impact on the
survival and growth of the business enterprises.