Effects of Credit Terms on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises
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2025-05-13
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
Chapter one had presented the concept of credit terms, how interest, collateral and payback period had all impacted financial performance of the small and medium enterprises in Nakawa Division. A background to the study is clearly stated in the chapter with the general goals of the study being stated as; to ascertain the effect of interest rates on the performance of small and medium enterprises, to ascertain the effect of collateral security on the performance of small and medium enterprises and to ascertain the relationship between repayment period and the performance of small and medium enterprises in Nakawa Division, which will be able to guide the investigation and bring clarity in terms of communication in relation to research objectives and expected outcomes. Chapter two also included a thorough review of the literature on how credit terms affect financial performance of small and medium enterprises. The review includes critical concepts, theories, and empirical findings of the independent variable
(credit terms) and dependent variable (financial performance). Chapter two also identified gaps in previous literature and established the timeliness of the proposed study by synthesizing the findings of these studies. Chapter three explain the study design, study area and population, sample size and sampling, specimen procedure and methods, data collection procedure and tools, quality control measures, data collection procedure, data analysis, and measurement of study variables. It also states the ethical issues to be observed in the study. Chapter four consisted of data presentation, analysis and interpretation of findings on the themes of study Chapter five was presentation of the summary of study findings, conclusion and the study recommendations and in the long run the other areas of study
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Undergraduate