International Journal of Textile Research (IJTR)

Research Article

Assessing the Nature of Competition with Small Scale Textiles Industries in Bono Region, Ghana

Zierong KpanKandiire¹, Josephine Aboagyewaa-Ntiri² and Charles Baba Campion³

¹School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

²Faculty of Vocational Education, Department of Fashion Design and Textiles Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

³Academic Affairs Department, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana.

Submitted: September 9, 2020; Accepted: December 25, 2020.

Abstract

In a challenging and ever-changing global textiles market, leaders in textiles business continually sought business practices to be competitive. Small Scale Enterprises (SSEs), as the engine of industrial growth should be protected to grow and develop into major production centres. However, SSEs in Ghana remained vulnerable to global competition challenges. This study sought to examine the competition and its impact on small scale enterprises (SSEs) of the textile industry in the Bono Region of Ghana. Using a mixed methods research approach involving questionnaires, interview and observation, the views of designers, producers and other textiles workers were sought. The study pointed out that SSEs in developmental stages fold up due to negative business practices. The study recommends amongst others; duty-free importation of raw materials, subsidy on utility tariffs and mass education as means of helping SSEs to grow.

Keywords

Competition; Competitive Advantage; Small Scale Enterprise; Textiles Industry.

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