Environmental factors effect on entrepreneurship performance in women owned batik industries Dar es Salaam Tanzania: The moderating role of the government policy

Abstract

Nonetheless, its overall impact on the performance of women’s owned business is comparatively constrained, especially in relation to male-led entrepreneurial initiatives. Although many studies have investigated the determinants of business performance, there is insufficient targeted research on particular industries, such as the local textile sector, in emerging economies like such as Tanzania. This study examines the impact of business environmental factors on the performance of women-owned businesses within the batik industry in Dar es Salaam. The study, which is grounded in Resource-based View (RBV) theory, hypothesis that business environmental factors specifically resource availability, business support services, socio-political conditions, human capital, and a conducive entrepreneurial sub-cultures are directly linked to the performance of firms. It is hypothesized that government policy influences the relationship between environmental factors and the performance of women-owned SMEs in the batik sector. The research utilizes data gathered by the author during PhD studies conducted in Dar es Salaam in 2024. A combination of stratified and simple random sampling methods was employed to select 290 respondents. Data were gathered using structured surveys and questionnaires. The analysis utilized Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), the results indicate a moderate correlation between predictors and outcomes. While Government support and finance boost growth, but skills development, infrastructure, market access, and technology are needed for stronger results.