Utilization of Approaches and Development of Selected Commercial Enterprises in Kigali, Rwanda

ABSTRACT This report is a result of an academic research entitled ~pproaches and development in selected commercial enterprises in Kigali, Rwanda”. The main purpose of this study was to determine the degree of effectiveness of approaches in development of commercial enterprises in Kigali city. The study was guided by the three research questions. i) What is the extent of approaches in commercial enterprises in Kigali city? ii) What is the level of development of commercial enterprises in Kigali city? iii) Is there a significant relationship between the extent of approaches and the level of development of commercial enterprises in Kigali city? A sample of 163 of entrepreneurs, accountants and other employees of selected commercial enterprises in Kigali city was selected from a target population of 276. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling process. A questionnaire addressed to the sample was constructed to gain more information to the subject. SPSS was used to analyze all data. The data were processed using frequency distribution, mean, interpretation, and Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient. It was discovered that through approaches factors, commercial enterprises have been able to make a positive change in income. Therefore, the researcher discovered that there is a significance relationship between the extent of approaches and the level of development of commercial enterprises in Kigali and rejected the null hypothesis. The study concluded that commercial enterprises have a profound influence on the economic status, decision making power, knowledge and self worthiness of people. It was recommended that the government of Rwanda especially Ministry of commerce and Rwanda Revenue Authority should increase the trainings about strategic management and advices given to entrepreneurs in order to enable them to use the appropriate strategies and credits for their good business performance.