Analysis of Women Employment in Micro Business
ANALYSIS OF WOMEN EMPLOYMENT IN MICRO BUSINESS
(A CASE STUDY OF ELDORET TOWN)
ABSTRACT
The role that small scale enterprises play in sustaining and increasing economic growth is enormous. Employment therefore is a significant factor to consider because the rate of unemployment in Kenya has increased. This study was using the case study of Eldoret town to analyze the employment of women in micro businesses by assessing the attitude and satisfaction of the female employees with enterprise jobs. The aim of the study was being achieved through the following specific objectives: to establish the extent to which women participate in micro business activities, to compare the level of employment of women to that of men in the micro business, to evaluate factors that influences the level of satisfaction in the business industry, to assess, the attitude towards women participation in the micro business and to establish the constraints to job attainment of women in the micro business areas. This study adopted the two main methods of data collection that is primary method which included the use of questionnaires and personal interviews; Secondary method which involves the use of published literature such as books, journals, magazines newspaper and even the use of internet. The study employed a descriptive survey design which seeks to collect data without manipulating the research variables or the responded and targeted employees of micro businesses in Eldoret and the various retail shops. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics that is frequencies, percentage. The study found that micro enterprises have played a greater role in promoting women participation, therefore local government, trade unions, employers; community group should jointly create community-based institution and services to help women cope with the double burden of family and work outside their home to generate income.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
ABSTRACT
(A CASE STUDY OF ELDORET TOWN)
ABSTRACT
The role that small scale enterprises play in sustaining and increasing economic growth is enormous. Employment therefore is a significant factor to consider because the rate of unemployment in Kenya has increased. This study was using the case study of Eldoret town to analyze the employment of women in micro businesses by assessing the attitude and satisfaction of the female employees with enterprise jobs. The aim of the study was being achieved through the following specific objectives: to establish the extent to which women participate in micro business activities, to compare the level of employment of women to that of men in the micro business, to evaluate factors that influences the level of satisfaction in the business industry, to assess, the attitude towards women participation in the micro business and to establish the constraints to job attainment of women in the micro business areas. This study adopted the two main methods of data collection that is primary method which included the use of questionnaires and personal interviews; Secondary method which involves the use of published literature such as books, journals, magazines newspaper and even the use of internet. The study employed a descriptive survey design which seeks to collect data without manipulating the research variables or the responded and targeted employees of micro businesses in Eldoret and the various retail shops. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics that is frequencies, percentage. The study found that micro enterprises have played a greater role in promoting women participation, therefore local government, trade unions, employers; community group should jointly create community-based institution and services to help women cope with the double burden of family and work outside their home to generate income.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
ABSTRACT
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