The overall objective of this research was to examine motivational factors influencing households’ participation in micro and small enterprise in southern Ethiopia. Both quantitative and qualitative research method approaches were used and data collected from the respective sources through the questionnaires. The data was collected from 248 respondents. The collected data was analyzed by econometric and descriptive methods data analysis. From 10 variables expected to influence household's motivation to participate in MSE, five (5) variables were found to be the important factors influencing status of household’s participation in MSE in the study area. These variables include household, education, government support, loan access, and initial capital and work experiences of respondents. The education model result reveals that a positive sign and significant at 1% level of significance. Educational status of the households is determinant variable that influences participation of MSE in the area. The possible reasons are the literate people are better to manage; their capacity of accepting change makes them good analysts to participate in MSE. There is significance income difference participants and non-participants of SME. According from econometric results, loan access is determinant variable that influences the participation in the MSE in the area. It would be better for households if any concerned stakeholder gives skill development training how to manage income and saving to increase their capital to participate in SME.
| Published in | International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization (Volume 13, Issue 3) |
| DOI | 10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12 |
| Page(s) | 118-128 |
| Creative Commons |
This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited. |
| Copyright |
Copyright © The Author(s), 2025. Published by Science Publishing Group |
Motivation, Participation, Enterprises
| [1] | Abdissa, G., & Fitwi, T. (2016). Factors Affecting Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in South West Ethiopia: The Case of Bench Maji, Sheka, and Kefa Zones. Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal Publisher: Global Journals Inc, 16. |
| [2] |
Aklilu Agenssa Peteti Premanandam, W. (2021). Issue 2
www.jetir.org . In JETIR2102160 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research: JETIR), 8(2). |
| [3] | Ali, D., Deininger, K., & Harris, A. (2015). Using National Statistics to Increase Transparency of Large Land Acquisition Evidence from Ethiopia. |
| [4] |
Altasseb, H. G. (2015). Comparative Analysis on the Economic Impacts of Client’s and Member Based Microfinance Institutions in Ethiopia. In Research Journal of Finance and Accounting
www.iiste.org ISSN (Vol. 6, Issue 11). |
| [5] | Aregawi, H. T., & Patnaik, B. C. M. (2023). Impact of Government Intervention on Manufacturing Enterprises Innovation level, in Ethiopia. Cogent Economics and Finance, 11(1). |
| [6] | Atsibha Gebreyesus, S. (2022). factors affecting the effectiveness of budget management in a case of the ministry of finance and economic cooperation of Ethiopia. IEDSR association, 7(17), 251-263. |
| [7] | Bekele, E., & Worku, Z. (2008). Factors that affect the long-term survival of micro, small and medium enterprises in Ethiopia. South African Journal of Economics, 76(3), 548-568. |
| [8] | Cook, D. A., & Artino, A. R. (2016). Motivation to learn: an overview of contemporary theories. Medical Education, 50(10), 997-1014. |
| [9] | de la Torre Jr, J. R. (1971). Exports of Manufactured Goods from Developing Countries: Marketing Factors and the Role of Foreign Enterprise. In Source: Journal of International Business Studies (Vol. 2, Issue 1). |
| [10] | Drbie, M., & Kassahun, T. (2013). Deterrents to the Success of Micro and Small Enterprises in Akaki-Kality Sub-City. In JBAS (Vol. 5, Issue 2). |
| [11] | Endris, E., & Kassegn, A. (2022). The role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to the sustainable development of sub-Saharan Africa and its challenges: a systematic review of evidence from Ethiopia. In Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Vol. 11, Issue 1). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH. |
| [12] | Fortmann, L., Roe, E., & Van Eeten, M. (2001). Financial reform in a developed African country: Lessons from Ethiopia. Public Administration and Development, 21(2), 131-148. |
| [13] | Gebremariam, F. M. (2017). Factors Affecting the Growth of Women-Operated Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Ethiopia. Üniversitepark Bülten, 6(1), 56-66. |
| [14] | Geremewe, Y. T. (2018). The Role of Micro and Small Enterprises for Poverty Alleviation. International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences (IJRSAS), 4(12), 1-10. |
| [15] | Gopalan, V., Bakar, J. A. A., Zulkifli, A. N., Alwi, A., & Mat, R. C. (2017). A review of the motivation theories in learning. AIP Conference Proceedings, 1891. |
| [16] |
Goshu Fufa, F. (2015). Determinants of Micro and Small Enterprises Growth in Ethiopia: The Case of Nekemte Town of Oromia Region, Ethiopia. In European Journal of Business and Management
www.iiste.org (Vol. 7, Issue 13). |
| [17] | Haque, M. F., Haque, M. A., & Shamimul Islam, M. (n.d.). Motivational Theories-A Critical Analysis. In ASA University Review (Vol. 8, Issue 1). |
| [18] | Kagnew Abebaw, W. (2018). Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small-Scale Enterprises: Experience from North Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. Journal of Investment and Management, 7(2), 70. |
| [19] | Kamunge, M. S., Njeru, A., & Tirimba, O. I. (2014). Factors Affecting the Performance of Small and Micro Enterprises in Limuru Town Market of Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 4(12). |
| [20] | Larasati, N. (2022). QISTINA. In Journal Multidiscipline Indonesia (Vol. 1, Issue 1). |
| [21] | Lewis, W. A. (1967). Unemployment in Developing Countries. In Source: The World Today (Vol. 23, Issue 1). |
| [22] | Mirjam Van Praag, C. (2003). Business Survival and Success of Young Small Business Owners. In Small Business Economics (Vol. 21). |
| [23] |
Muhammed, A., & Asfaw, M. (2014). Government Spending for Economic Growth in Ethiopia. In Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development
www.iiste.org (Vol. 5, Issue 9). |
| [24] | Purwaningsih, E., Muslikh, & Suhaeri. (2022). Innovation and supply chain orientation concerns toward job creation law in micro, small, and medium enterprises export-oriented products. Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 10(1), 69-82. |
| [25] | Rijkers, B., Söderbom, M., & Loening, J. L. (2009). A Rural-Urban Comparison of Manufacturing Enterprise Performance in Ethiopia*. |
| [26] | Satrianto, H., Silaban, B., & Parameswari, R. (2021). The Role Of Small Micro Enterprises In Production Snack And Product Innovation Towards Additional Community Economic Income In Tangerang City (Vol. 19, Issue 1). |
| [27] | Seid, Y. M. (2009). Innovations in Data Dissemination at the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia. In 26 IASSIST Quarterly Fall. |
| [28] | Tarfasa, S., Ferede, T., Kebede, S., & Behailu, D. (2016). Determinants of growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs): Empirical evidence from Ethiopia. |
| [29] | Thakur, O. A. (2023). The Influences of Institutional Theory in the Development and Operationalization of Small and Medium Enterprises in Bangladesh. ICRRD Quality Index Research Journal, 4(4). |
| [30] | Thurik, R., & Wennekers, S. (2004). Entrepreneurship, small business and economic growth. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 11(1), 140-149. |
| [31] | Vargas, C. M. (2000). Community development and micro-enterprises: Fostering sustainable development. Sustainable Development, 8(1), 11-26. |
| [32] | Yayeh, Y. (2018). determinants of manufacturing industries productivity: the case of firms financed by development bank of Ethiopia Addis Ababa Ethiopia. |
| [33] | Zalenski, R. J., & Raspa, R. (2006). Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: A Framework for Achieving Human Potential in Hospice. In journal of palliative medicine (Vol. 9, Issue 5). |
| [34] | Zena, H. (2021). Analysis of the Need for Stock Market in Ethiopia. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 13(2), 84. |
APA Style
Jokka, Y. O. (2025). Motivational Factors Influencing Households’ Participation in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 13(3), 118-128. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12
ACS Style
Jokka, Y. O. Motivational Factors Influencing Households’ Participation in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Southern Ethiopia. Int. J. Econ. Behav. Organ. 2025, 13(3), 118-128. doi: 10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12
Share This Article
Twitter
Linked In
Facebook
Copy
Download@article{10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12,
author = {Yisehak Ossa Jokka},
title = {Motivational Factors Influencing Households’ Participation in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Southern Ethiopia
},
journal = {International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization},
volume = {13},
number = {3},
pages = {118-128},
doi = {10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12},
url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12},
eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ijebo.20251303.12},
abstract = {The overall objective of this research was to examine motivational factors influencing households’ participation in micro and small enterprise in southern Ethiopia. Both quantitative and qualitative research method approaches were used and data collected from the respective sources through the questionnaires. The data was collected from 248 respondents. The collected data was analyzed by econometric and descriptive methods data analysis. From 10 variables expected to influence household's motivation to participate in MSE, five (5) variables were found to be the important factors influencing status of household’s participation in MSE in the study area. These variables include household, education, government support, loan access, and initial capital and work experiences of respondents. The education model result reveals that a positive sign and significant at 1% level of significance. Educational status of the households is determinant variable that influences participation of MSE in the area. The possible reasons are the literate people are better to manage; their capacity of accepting change makes them good analysts to participate in MSE. There is significance income difference participants and non-participants of SME. According from econometric results, loan access is determinant variable that influences the participation in the MSE in the area. It would be better for households if any concerned stakeholder gives skill development training how to manage income and saving to increase their capital to participate in SME.
},
year = {2025}
}
TY - JOUR T1 - Motivational Factors Influencing Households’ Participation in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Southern Ethiopia AU - Yisehak Ossa Jokka Y1 - 2025/10/31 PY - 2025 N1 - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12 DO - 10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12 T2 - International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization JF - International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization JO - International Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization SP - 118 EP - 128 PB - Science Publishing Group SN - 2328-7616 UR - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijebo.20251303.12 AB - The overall objective of this research was to examine motivational factors influencing households’ participation in micro and small enterprise in southern Ethiopia. Both quantitative and qualitative research method approaches were used and data collected from the respective sources through the questionnaires. The data was collected from 248 respondents. The collected data was analyzed by econometric and descriptive methods data analysis. From 10 variables expected to influence household's motivation to participate in MSE, five (5) variables were found to be the important factors influencing status of household’s participation in MSE in the study area. These variables include household, education, government support, loan access, and initial capital and work experiences of respondents. The education model result reveals that a positive sign and significant at 1% level of significance. Educational status of the households is determinant variable that influences participation of MSE in the area. The possible reasons are the literate people are better to manage; their capacity of accepting change makes them good analysts to participate in MSE. There is significance income difference participants and non-participants of SME. According from econometric results, loan access is determinant variable that influences the participation in the MSE in the area. It would be better for households if any concerned stakeholder gives skill development training how to manage income and saving to increase their capital to participate in SME. VL - 13 IS - 3 ER -
Department of Economics, Wolaita Soddo University, Wolaita Soddo, Ethiopia
Information