This research study evolved in response to my desire to find out more about the issues of young entrepreneurs. In particular, it discusses what triggers them to form business ideas, how they enter into business, the barriers they face and ways to overcome these barriers. The researcher used descriptive design, a sample of 385 respondents was used to select respondents; the researcher also used simple random sampling techniques to select the respondents with the help of questionnaires which were used to collect the primary data. The data collected was analyzed using content analysis, descriptive statistics, cross tabulation and hypothesis testing .Content analysis was used to analyses the in depth interviews. For the survey questionnaires, descriptive statists and cross-tabulation were used to analyses the responses given by the prospective entrepreneurs. The data from the questionnaires was captured coded and exported to statistical programme for social science (SPSS) which was used for analysis.
Based on study findings and an insight gained from theory, the study proposes some strategies for dealing with the barriers identified in the research. Since it has been found that young people in start-up or growth modes who require start-up financing or financing beyond their current capital are seriously restricted by their inability to obtain loans from financial institutions because they are unable to meet the loan conditions pertaining to security, the study proposes that private sectors dealing with entrepreneurship development and entrepreneurs’ associations establish viable SACCOs.
According to literature review, study objectives and study findings the researcher, recommended that the Business Council of Tanzania should lobby the policy makers to:- Formulate an immigration policy which favors the entry of entrepreneurs who would create jobs. A policy allowing Tanzanian entrepreneurs who emigrated and obtained citizenship in other countries to retain dual citizenship would be very attractive here because they now automatically forfeit their Tanzanian citizenship. It also recommends that the Business Council of Tanzania discuss with the University of Dar es Salaam Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) the establishment of a program in retailing, which the council would be asked to sponsor. That would help to develop a retailing class of entrepreneurs.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
PROBLEM SETTING
1.1 Background to the study
1.2 Youth Entrepreneurship
1.3 Government effort in facilitating youth entrepreneurship
1.4 Statement of the Problem
1.5 Research Objectives
1.6 Specific Objectives
1.7 Research Questions
1.8 Hypotheses
1.9 Significance of the Study
1.11: Scope of the Study
1.12 Limitation of the Study
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical perspectives
2.2.1 Various Concepts Discussions
2.2.2 Youth Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship
2.2.4 Can entrepreneurs be created?
2.2.5 Entrepreneur
2.2.6 Role of the Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship in Development
2.2.7 Creating an environment to unearth talents
2.2.8 Youth barriers to entrepreneurship
2.2.8.1 Access to finance
2.2.8.3 Poor education and Training
2.2.8.4 Business operating environment
2.2.8.5 Barriers due to other cross cutting issues
2.2.8.6 Excessive or unnecessary regulation
2.2.8.7 Poor infrastructure development
2.2.8.8 Poor access to government support
2.2. 9 Entrepreneurial intentions
2.2.9.1 Theory of Entrepreneurial Event (TEE)
2.2.9.2 Theory of planned behavior (TPB)
2.2.9.3 Comparing and contrasting the TPB and TEE models
2.3 Empirical review
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research Philosophy
3.2 Research Design
3.3 The Pilot Study
3.4 The Research Strategy
3.5 Study Area
3.6 The Study Population
3.7 Sampling Frame
3.8 Sample Size
3.9 Sampling technique
3.10 Type of data collected
3.10.1 Primary data:
3.10.2 Secondary data:
3.11 Respondents
3.12 Research Instrument
3.13 Data collection and analysis procedure
3.13.1 Research assistants
3.14 Outliers and Missing management
3.14.1 Dealing with outliers
3.14.2 Missing Data Management
3.14.3 Normality
3.15 Validity and Reliability
3.15.1 Reliability
3.15.2 Validity
3.16 Descriptive data analysis
3.16.1 Qualitative data
3.16.2 Quantitative data
3.17 Measures
3.17.1 Operationalization of the demographic characteristics
3.17.2 Factor analysis
3.17.3 Regression analysis
3.17.4 Significance level
3.18 Ethical issues
CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Distribution by location
4.2 Age of the Business
4.3: Age of the entrepreneur
4.4: Distribution by gender of the owner
4.5 Firm size (Number of employees)
4.6 Educational background
4.6.1 Vocational education
4.7 Experience
4.8 Family background
4.9 Firm growth
4.10: Type of business
4.11 Entrepreneurial motivation
4.11.1 Start-up motives
4.11.2 Current motives
4.12 Business barriers encountered by young entrepreneurs
4.12.1 Barriers during the Start-up
4.12.2 Other Barriers: Lack of Modern Production Equipment/Technologies
4.13 Measures of Success
4.14 Self-fulfillment
4.15 Financial Achievement
4.16 Family security and wellbeing
4.17 Recognition
4.18 Testing the hypotheses
4.18.1 Age
4.19 Education
4.20 Experience
4.21 Family Background
4.22 Entrepreneurial attitude
4.23. Entrepreneurial motivation
4.23.1 Start-up motives
CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Conclusion regarding research hypotheses
5.1.1 Demographic characteristics
5.1.2 Attitude towards entrepreneurship
5.1.3 Entrepreneurial motivations
5.2 Conclusion regarding growth measures used in this study
5.3 Theoretical implications
5.4 Practical implications
5.5 Policy implications
Research Goals and Themes
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing firm growth among young entrepreneurs in Tanzania, specifically focusing on the relationship between growth barriers and business performance. The research explores how entrepreneurs' personal characteristics, motivations, and attitudes affect their ability to overcome startup challenges and succeed in the competitive market.
- Identification of barriers faced by young entrepreneurs and strategies for overcoming them.
- Examination of business development services, government support, and networking influences.
- Analysis of entrepreneurial motivation factors (push and pull) and their impact on firm growth.
- Evaluation of the influence of demographic characteristics and entrepreneurial attitudes on business outcomes.
- Development of strategic policy recommendations to improve the business environment for young people in Tanzania.
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1.1 Background to the study
The analysis of the reasons for starting a business initially focused on psychological traits of the entrepreneurs but later, the background characteristics like previous employment; family background; gender and education were found to have a profound influence (Volery, 2004). However, Fayolle & DeGeorge (2006) urge that starting a business is influenced by career preference, interest and the intention of the entrepreneur.
Van-Vuuren & Groenewald (2007) distinguished five factors which affect the starting up of a business and these include; the social environment looks at the impact of networks and supports of sociopolitical elites, along with cultural acceptance; the economic environment studies focus on capital availability, aggregate economic indicators, economic recessions and unemployment. The political environment concerns mainly with the support of public or semi-public agencies. Infrastructure development encompasses numerous variables such as the education system, nature of the local labor market, incubator organizations, information accessibility and availability of premises; The market emergence factor integrates both concepts of niche emergence and technological innovation Triggers and barriers influence the intention, and ultimately the decision “To start a business” triggers must prevail over barriers OR, “To give up the idea” barriers must prevail over triggers (Kouriloff, 2000).
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: PROBLEM SETTING: This chapter introduces the research context, highlighting the challenges young entrepreneurs face in Tanzania and outlining the study's objectives and hypotheses.
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter reviews theoretical frameworks regarding youth entrepreneurship, including the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Theory of Entrepreneurial Event, alongside empirical studies.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: This section details the research design, data collection instruments, sampling strategies, and statistical methods used to analyze the study variables.
CHAPTER FOUR DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION: This chapter presents the empirical findings regarding the characteristics of the sample, firm growth, and the relationships between various factors and business success.
CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter synthesizes the research results into practical and policy recommendations aimed at supporting the growth of youth enterprises in Tanzania.
Keywords
Youth Entrepreneurship, Tanzania, Firm Growth, Startup Barriers, Business Development Services, Entrepreneurial Motivation, Demographic Characteristics, SMEs, Policy Implications, Microfinance, Theory of Planned Behavior, Theory of Entrepreneurial Event, Economic Development, Startup Financing, Business Incubation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research study?
The study primarily investigates the relationship between various growth barriers and the actual business growth of young entrepreneurs aged 15-35 in Tanzania.
What are the central thematic fields covered in the work?
The work covers youth entrepreneurship, factors influencing business startup and growth, the impact of government and NGO policies, and the psychological and demographic drivers of entrepreneurial success.
What is the primary objective of this thesis?
The primary objective is to identify the barriers faced by young entrepreneurs, analyze what motivates them to start businesses, and develop strategic options to improve the entrepreneurial environment in Tanzania.
Which scientific methodology is utilized in this study?
The research adopts a cross-sectional design using a triangulated approach, employing descriptive and exploratory strategies that combine both qualitative in-depth interviews and quantitative surveys analyzed with SPSS.
What topics are discussed in the main body of the work?
The main body examines theoretical perspectives (TPB/TEE models), provides an empirical review of existing studies, details the research methodology, and presents a comprehensive analysis of field survey data regarding firm growth, barriers, and motivations.
How would you characterize the primary keywords of this study?
The keywords reflect a focus on youth entrepreneurship, firm growth factors in developing economies like Tanzania, startup barriers, and the application of entrepreneurial theories.
How does this study contribute to the existing literature on entrepreneurship in Africa?
The study provides specific insights into the Tanzanian context, testing the applicability of western-based entrepreneurship theories and highlighting the unique role of industrial experience and seminar-based training in firm growth.
What is the author's key policy recommendation regarding immigration and entrepreneurship?
The author recommends lobbying for an immigration policy that favors the entry of entrepreneurs who create jobs and allowing Tanzanian emigrants to retain dual citizenship to leverage their potential contributions.
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- Ikandilo Kushoka (Autor:in), 2008, Encouraging entrepreneurship in Tanzania. Start-ups and growth barriers, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/276668
