Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta Sub-Cities, Addis Ababa
By Admasu Abera

A Thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies of Addis Ababa University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree

Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 2012

Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta Sub-Cities, Addis Ababa

By Admasu Abera

A Thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies of Addis Ababa University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree

Addis Ababa University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia October 2012

Declaration
I, the undersigned, declare that this study entitled “Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta sub-cities, Addis Ababa” is my own work. I have undertaken the research work independently with the guidance and support of the research advisor. This study has not been submitted for any degree or diploma program in this or any other institutions and that all sources of materials used for the thesis have been duly acknowledged.

Declared by Name: Admasu Abera Signature: _____________ Date: October 2012 Place: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Advisor: Fesseha Afewerk (Ast. Prof.) Signature: ______________ Date: __________________

Addis Ababa University School of Graduate Studies
This is to certify that the thesis prepared by Admasu Abera, entitled: Factors Affecting the Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Arada and Lideta sub-cities, Addis Ababa and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration in Management complies with the regulations of the University and meets the accepted standards with respect to originality and