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Effect of Working Capital Management on Performance of Commercial SMEs in Mombasa County, Kenya

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  • Ibrahim Makina

    (hd candidate Kisii University Kenya)

  • Robert Kenga’ra

    (Kisii University Kenya)

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This study aimed at establishing the effect of working capital management on performance of commercial SMEs in Mombasa Kenya. Specific objectives were; to evaluate the influence of the optimum inventory management on performance of commercial SMEs in Mombasa County, to assess the effect of cash conversion cycle on performance of commercial SME’s in Mombasa County and to determine the effect of debtors’ management on performance of commercial SMEs in Mombasa County. The study employed descriptive survey research design. A population of 70 respondents was drawn from all the six sub-counties. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. Collected data was analyzed using multiple-regression analysis. Inferential statistics was used to determine the relationship between variables. It was revealed that there was a positive correlation between inventory management, cash conversion cycle and debts management and performance of commercial SMEs in Mombasa County. This study is important for the policy makers to come up with the strategies on how to better SMEs businesses.

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  • Ibrahim Makina & Robert Kenga’ra, 2020. "Effect of Working Capital Management on Performance of Commercial SMEs in Mombasa County, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(12), pages 436-443, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:12:p:436-443
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