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| Perceptions of the Micro-Industry Owners on the Required Training Skills: A Case Study of Hombolo Ward in Dodoma Tanzania |
Einstern Alexander Mwankupili, Misu Chibona. Mrigo Mnada
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Abstract:
: This study was conducted for the purpose of understanding perceptions of the owners of micro-industries on appropriate skills which they would wish to obtain through training; the study used a case of selected micro-industries at Hombolo Ward in Dodoma City Council in Tanzania. Thus the study is premised on the gap shown by literature that most SMEs fail due to managerial weaknesses and lack of crucial skills despite receiving several training. The study employed a qualitative methodological approach and by means of a case study design, the study used non-probability convenience sampling technique, information from participants were elicited through an interview guide developed by the researchers, collected data were analyzed using content analysis method . The study found that there are some trainings offered among the studied firms, the firms are motivated to receive training for different reasons ranging from the need to respond to market demands to the need for business expansion, more or less similar findings were obtained as far as the question on skill gap among studied firms is concerned.
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