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Influence of Entrepreneurial Group Dynamics on the Performance of Women owned Enterprises in Kenya

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  • Ann Teresa Wanjiru Mwaura
  • Jane Wanjiku Gathenya
  • John M. Kihoro

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This study sought to establish the influence of Entrepreneurial Group Dynamics on the Performance of Women Owned Enterprises in Kenya. The independent variable of the study was Entrepreneurial Group Dynamics and the dependent variable was Performance of Women Owned Enterprises. The study was conducted in the four (4) Sub Counties of Embu County. The study employed a Cross-Sectional Descriptive Research Design also known as statistical research and the population was sampled through stratified random sampling. Structured questionnaires and observation schedules were used to collect data. Data gathered was analyzed and presented using descriptive statistics, processed by Microsoft SPSS Version 20.0 and presented using graphs, pie charts, tables and percentages. The study reviewed literature on the dependent and the independent variables of the study. Results of this study indicated that; Entrepreneurial Group Dynamics had a positive relationship and played a major role on the Performance of Enterprises as evidenced by the increase in number of employees, sales volume and assets acquisition in the business. The need for the government agencies and other stakeholders to continuously partner and create an enabling environment in terms of policies that supports Entrepreneurial Group Dynamics so that their efforts continue to bear fruits within the Women Owned Enterprises was found ideal.

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  • Ann Teresa Wanjiru Mwaura & Jane Wanjiku Gathenya & John M. Kihoro, 2015. "Influence of Entrepreneurial Group Dynamics on the Performance of Women owned Enterprises in Kenya," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 5(10), pages 206-223, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:5:y:2015:i:10:p:206-223
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