Behavioural characteristics and patterns of business of entrepreneurs of Kibosho descent in Tanzania

dc.contributor.authorMacha, Lilian Joseph
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-22T06:47:34Z
dc.date.available2020-12-22T06:47:34Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.descriptionAvailable in print form, EAF collection, Dr. Wilbert Chagula Library, class mark ( THS EAF HB615.T34M32 )en_US
dc.description.abstractIn Tanzania, there are ethnic groups of people who are known for being more business oriented than others. It is said that certain types of people are more entrepreneurial than others. These are Wachaggas, wakingas Asian and Pemba. One of these ethnic groups is Chagga people from Kilimanjaro region. Certain groups in the region however are noted to be more entrepreneurial than others who are people of Kibosho descent. This study investigated the group of Kibosho descent. This dissertation focused on Chagga people of Kibosho descent on their entrepreneur behaviours. The surveyed involved 90 Kibosho entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam Region. It sought to pinpoint behavioural characteristics and reasons that accounted for their business success and sustainability. Results show that social-cultural factors have a great influence on this group of people. They include religion, the habit of maintaining two homes and preference of male children. Within these groups not all behave in the same way. It is concluded that, sustainable entrepreneurs play very vital roles in enhancing the productive capacities of individuals and societies. They are a critical part of the foundation for a viable economy in the country as they create jobs by generating incomes that sustain lives.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMacha, L.J ( 2006 ) Behavioural characteristics and patterns of business of entrepreneurs of Kibosho descent in Tanzania , Masters dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://41.86.178.5:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14011
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Dar es Salaamen_US
dc.subjectEntrepreneurshipen_US
dc.subjectPoverty alleviationen_US
dc.subjectKilimanjaroen_US
dc.subjectKiboshoen_US
dc.subjectEconomic conditionsen_US
dc.titleBehavioural characteristics and patterns of business of entrepreneurs of Kibosho descent in Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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