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Entrepreneurial Competence and Small and medium enterprises’ Profitability: A Case of sunflower oil processing enterprises in Tanzania

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Determine the influence of entrepreneurial competence on SMEs’ profitability focusing on personal, interpersonal and business competencies on SMEs’ profitability. A cross-sectional research design whereby data were collected at once from 102 randomly selected sunflower oil processing firms in Dodoma region in Tanzania. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. The study’s findings reveal that personal, interpersonal and business competencies had a positive significant influence on the profitability of SMEs (p<0.05). Integration of personal, interpersonal, and business competence influences profitability of sunflower processing firms. Involvements of personal, interpersonal, and business competencies influence the profitability of SMEs (sunflower processing firms).

Source: Cogent Business & Management

DOI: 10.1080/23311975.2023.2208431

Authors: Rabisante Moshi, Salum Matotola

Institution: The University of Dodoma

Language: English

Topic: Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,165