Role of Technology Transfer on the Growth of Micro and Small Catering Enterprises in Dar Es Salaam Region, Tanzania.

Joram, Sarah Samwel (2024) Role of Technology Transfer on the Growth of Micro and Small Catering Enterprises in Dar Es Salaam Region, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The main objective of the study was to investigate the role of technology transfer in the growth of MSEs in Catering in Tanzania. This study employed a descriptive research design with both a qualitative and quantitative approach. The population of the study was 11,380 licensed Catering MSEs in Dar Es Salaam City. A total of 216 respondents were picked through simple random sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire with both closed-ended and open-ended questions. The data obtained in the study was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) (version 21) with the aid of the Microsoft Excel computer package. Data were presented using frequency distribution tables. The study established that the transfer of production skills, equipment, knowledge, and processes had a positive effect on the growth of micro and small catering enterprises in Dar Es Salaam City, Tanzania. Growth was measured in terms of profit margin, increase in employees, increase in customers, new outlets, and enhancement in the quality of products and services. The study concluded that technology transfer of production skills, equipment, knowledge, and processes had an influence on the growth of micro and small catering enterprises. The study concluded that technology transfer of production skills, equipment, knowledge, and processes had an influence on the growth of micro and small Catering enterprises. The study's recommendations were that the government initiate special capitation through budgetary allocations, develop curriculums that are specific to catering MSEs, and implement policy interventions to facilitate Technology Transfer and promote the growth of micro and small catering enterprises.

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