Leasing Competence and Performance of Selected SMEs in Kampala Uganda

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