ABSTRACT
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up approximately 90 per cent of Uganda's private sector and contribute two-thirds of national income. In Uganda, leasing has bridged the current financing gap experienced by SMEs, and efforts have been made to improve the leasing competences of SME Managers yet many more SMEs close shop annually. This empirical study sought to establish the relationship between leasing competence, lease structure and perceived performance of SMEs. The research adopted a cross sectional study combined with quantitative approach. A sample one hundred and thirty two (132) SMEs located in Kampala district was conveniently selected. The data was collected using a questionnaire filled in by SME managers and analyzed using SPSS11.0 and excel software. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between leasing competence and lease structure, which means that the higher the leasing competence of lessee manager, the more favorable the negotiated lease structure of the lease contract. The study results also showed that there a significant positive relationship between leasing competence and perceived performance. This means that leasing competence of lessee manager leads to improved perceived performance of SMEs. The analysis revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between lease structure and perceived performance, meaning that the more favorable lease structure, higher the perceived performance of lessee SMEs. Regression of leasing competence and lease structure on perceived performance showed that only the latter has a significant prediction on SME performance.
TABLE Of CONTENTS
Preliminaries
Declaration A
Declaration B
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Abstract
Table of contents
List of tables
List of acronyms
Chapter
One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Objectives
Hypothesis
Scope
Significance of the Study
Operational Definitions of Key Terms
REVIEW OF RELATED LITTERATURE
Concepts, Opinions, Ideas from Authors/ Experts
Theoretical Perspectives
Theories of Entrepreneurship
Related Studies
Three METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Population
Sample Size
Sampling Procedure
Research Instrument
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
Data Gathering Procedures
Data Analysis and interpretation
Ethical Considerations
Limitation of the study
Four: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
Profile of respondents
Findings on the leasing Competences of SMEs managers
Findings on the Lease Structure
Findings on the perceived performance
Leasing Competence and Perceived Performance of SMEs.
Lease Structure and Perceived Performance of SMEs.
five FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of the findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
REFERENCES
Appendix 1 - Transmittal Letter
Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee
Appendix III - Informed Consent
Appendix IV - Research Instrument
Researcher's Curriculum Vitae
Consults, E. & NSENGIYUMVA, F (2022). Leasing Competence and Performance of Selected SMEs in Kampala Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leasing-competence-and-performance-of-selected-smes-in-kampala-uganda
Consults, Education, and FAUSTIN NSENGIYUMVA "Leasing Competence and Performance of Selected SMEs in Kampala Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Nov. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leasing-competence-and-performance-of-selected-smes-in-kampala-uganda. Accessed 09 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education, and FAUSTIN NSENGIYUMVA . "Leasing Competence and Performance of Selected SMEs in Kampala Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Nov. 2022. Web. 09 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leasing-competence-and-performance-of-selected-smes-in-kampala-uganda >.
Consults, Education and NSENGIYUMVA, FAUSTIN . "Leasing Competence and Performance of Selected SMEs in Kampala Uganda" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/leasing-competence-and-performance-of-selected-smes-in-kampala-uganda