Upgrading the Managerial Process of Small Entrepreneurs in West Africa

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Title:	Upgrading the Managerial Process of Small Entrepreneurs in West Africa
Author:	Chuta, Enyinna
Year:	1983
Periodical:	Public Administration and Development
Volume:	3
Issue:	3
Period:	July-September
Pages:	275-283
Language:	English
Geographic term:	West Africa
Subjects:	small enterprises management Development and Technology Economics and Trade Labor and Employment
External link:	https://doi.org/10.1002/pad.4230030307
Abstract:	West African small-scale industry (rural and urban) provides the bulk of employment and contributes significantly to the value-added of the manufacturing sector. However, the future role of the small-scale industrial sector in the development process will depend importantly on the economic viability of small enterprises. This paper indicates some weaknesses in managerial processes of small enterprises. Specifically discussed are problems relating to conceptualization and problems of goal-setting, keeping of adequate records for accounting purposes, organization of business and inventory control. This followed by a comparative appraisal of channels for providing management training for small enterprises in West Africa. Notes, ref., sum.