Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine succession planning and performance of family-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach The quantitative research approach and a cross-sectional research design were employed. The probability sampling technique was used to draw 219 respondents from the sampling frame. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests were used for data analysis. Findings It was revealed that most of family-owned SMEs founders in the study area had mechanisms for succession planning for their businesses. Also, there is a difference in business performance when successors are selected and prepared by business founders compared to when they are selected and prepared by other family members. Successors selected and prepared by business founders performed better in business than successors who were selected and prepared by other family members. Research limitations/implications This study employed a quantitative research paradigm methodology, which limits deep discussion with respondents. Future studies could consider using a qualitative research paradigm methodology. Originality/value The paper presents succession planning process experience in family-owned SMEs in the study area, specifically the existence of succession planning in family-owned SMEs. It also shows a difference in business performance between the two investigated groups. This paper will benefit business founders, family business successors and researchers.
This study assessed barriers to social participation for secondary school students with hearing impairment in Meru District, Arusha. The study was guided by the Social Disability theory. Qualitative (descriptive) research design were applied whereby a total of 143 respondents were included in the study. Data were collected through focus group discussion (FGDs), interview and classroom observation. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The findings revealed that lack of sign language interpreters and discrimination of people with HI in the community leads to their poor participation in the community. This study concluded that there is a need to create awareness among community members that hearing impairment is a medical condition that can be handled. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the government of Tanzania should introduce sign language lesson from primary schools to tertiary institutions basically to enhance interaction between learners with hearing impairment and other people in the society.
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