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ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES IN KENYAN ENTREPRENEURIAL SECTOR. A CASE OF SMEs IN NYERI TOWN

PATRICK SANYA ODAME
B211-0008-2013

A PRPOSAL PRESENTED TO Rev. Fr. Dr. /LECTURER DONATUS MATHENGE GICHUI IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BUSINESS ETHICS AND VALUES-BMA 5102

OCTOBER, 2013
DECLARATION
I declare that is my original work and has not been submitted for examination to any other institution for an award of Masters Degree to the best of my knowledge.

Name: Patrick Sanya Odame

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Name of Supervisor: Rev. Fr. Dr./Lecturer Donatus Mathenge Gichui

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is my pleasure to acknowledge, my lecturer, Rev. Fr. Dr./Lecturer, Donatus Mathenge Gichui for his insights, comments and valuable guidance to me. My lovely wife and children for constant encouragement, and support during my absence at the study period.
DEDICATION
In loving memory of my revered father
(The fountain of inspiration)

Contents
DECLARATION ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
DEDICATION iv
Table 3.2.1 Target population……………………………………………………….. 33 vii
ABSTRACT xi
CHAPTER ONE 1
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.1.1 Role of SMEs in Economic growth 2
1.2 Statement of the Problem 4
1.3 Purpose of the Study 5
1.4 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4.1 General Objective 5
1.4.2 Specific Objectives 5
1.5 Research Questions 5
1.6 Significance of the Study 5 1.7 Limitation of the Study 6
1.8 Scope of the Study 6
1.9 Assumption of the Study 6
1.1.0 Definitions of Significant terms 6
CHAPTER TWO 8
LITERATURE REVIEW 8
2.1 Introduction 8
2.2 Theoretical Literature 8
2.2.1 Values and virtues, code of ethics and code of conduct in SMEs operations. 10
2.2.2 Ethics and values in relation to entrepreneurship 11
2.2.3 The role of Ethics in Business operations 11
2.2.4 Why Business Ethics Is Needed 12
2.2.5 Organization culture and Business 13
2.2.6 Ethical codes and Codes of

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