Growth and internationalization of small enterprises in Kampala district, Uganda
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2012
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This study was undertaken at the end of 2011 to examine the levels of growth and internationalization in selected Small business enterprises (SBE) in Kampala district, Uganda. To test the null hypotheses of: (i) no significant difference in the level of growth and internationalization between age of SBE; (ii) no significant difference in the level of growth and internationalization between types industry/sector of SBE; (iii) no significant relationship between the level of growth and internationalization of selected SBE; To authenticate information within the context of the theory to which this study is based. Using a quantitative, ex post facto, descriptive correlational and cross-sectional survey design; the data was analyzed using t-test, Linear Regression, ANOVA and Pearson’s methods as were called for. The findings revealed there was a high level of growth and very low level of internationalization; (i) there was no significant difference in levels of growth between age of SBE, while there was a significant difference in level of internationalization between age of SBE;(ii) there was also a significant difference in the level of growth and internationalization between types of industry of SBE; (iii) there was a significant negative relationship between level of growth and internationalization. The Network Theory of Internationalization by Johanson and Mattsson (1988) was authenticated. Conclusion was drawn that level of internationalization was generally low and it was recommended that entrepreneurs should incorporate internationalization in their businesses plan and strategic goal/vision; and that policies and information should be facilitated by government and agencies to encourage internationalization and to reduced the perception of its complexity at least within the East African region and finally the global market.
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Small business enterprise, Growth of Small business enterprises, Internationalization- small business, Uganda