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The Role Of Top Management, Resource Availability And Stakeholder Engagement In Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy In Commercial Banks In Kenya

ABSTRACT There is an increasing consensus that corporate social responsibility has moved from being a business subject to becoming a critical business strategy. The general objective of the study was to investigate the role of top management, resource availability and stakeholder engagement in implementing CSR strategy in commercial banks in Kenya. Specific objectives were to establish the influence of top management support, resources availability and stakeholder involvement on implementati...

Impact Of Coastal Zone Tourism Development On The Environment: A Case Of Mwera Ward (Tanga)

ABSTRACT This study analyzed the impact of coastal zone tourism development on environment a case of Mwera ward in Tanga. The study used a case study type of research in order to collect detailed information about the problem. Questionnaire and interview guides were used as tools of collecting data. Stratified sampling and the simple random techniques were employed. A sample of 98 households out of 799 households was used to represent the total population of 4601 people from Mwera ward. Curr...

Effect Of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities On Brand Awareness Of Tea Manufacturing Firms In Bomet County

ABSTRACT The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility has been growing among business communities in recent years. There have been questions as to whether there is any benefit to organizations engaging in CSR activities which are sometimes viewed as costly to the organization. From most empirical literature, firms’ CSR activities do have positive impact on company’s brand image, recognition or reputation which leads to higher performance through more purchases. This study sought to ana...

The Effect Of Civil Aviation Regulations On The Growth Of The Domestic Airline Industry In Kenya

ABSTRACT The domestic airlines in Kenya have experienced considerable growth in the last few years despite increased competition from other regional and international carriers. With the current change in the regulatory framework the study sought to examine the effect of civil aviation regulations on the growth of the domestic airline industry. The study specifically examined the effect of operation of aircraft regulations, personnel licencing regulations, air operator and administration regu...

Exploring Hand Hygiene Practices Among Healthcare Workers In Ruiru Sub-County Hospital

ABSTRACT The individual, household and economic impact of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) globally cannot be overstated; therefore, how healthcare workers perform and comply to hand hygiene practices is essential for mitigating its effects. The aim of this study was to understand the hand hygiene practices at Ruiru Sub-County Hospital, a level 4 facility in Kiambu County, Kenya. A cross-sectional descriptive study was done using a modified WHO hand hygiene questionnaire to assess knowled...

The Determinants Of Long Run Share Price Performance Of Initial Public Offerings: A Case Of Firms Listed At The Nairobi Stock Exchange - Time Frame: 2000-2015

ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to investigate the determinants of long run share price performance of initial public offerings of companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kenya. This study adopted the explanatory research design to understand the influence of financial and non-financial factors on share prices. The study focussed on the efficient markets hypothesis (EMH) as well as the fundamental theory of capital markets. The target population was all firms lis...

The Interface Between Increased Number Of Public Secondary Schools And Educational Development In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Manyoni District

ABSTRACT This study has examined the interface between increased number of public secondary schools and educational development in Manyoni district. It has examined the contribution or impacts of the rapid increase of public secondary schools on education development in Manyoni district. It has assessed the educational status in Manyoni district and examined the measures which could be taken to improve the educational status and to ensure that the services given meet the needs and expectatio...

Effectiveness Of Cowso’s Management In Sustainability Of Rural Water Supply Projects In Tanzania: Case Of Kilombero District, Morogoro Region

ABSTRACT  The study analyzed the effectiveness of the Community Owned Water Supply Organization (COWSO‟s) management in sustainability of Rural Water Project in Kilombero District. Specifically the study aimed to examine how the COWSO managed the RWP and analyzes their sustainability on post construction stage. The study adopted a cross sectional study design where by a total of 6 projects were surveyed across the study area and 34 users and 12 key informants were interviewed. In addition ...

Factors Influencing Teachers Turnover In Public Secondary Schools In Tanzania: A Case Study Of Mbozi District Council

ABSTRACT This study assessed the factors influencing teachers‘ turnover in public secondary schools in Tanzania taking as a case of study of Mbozi district Council, Mbeya region. The main goal was to determine the factors influencing teachers‘ turnover in public secondary schools in Mbozi district council and to highlight the magnitude of teachers‘ turnover in public secondary schools in Mbozi district council in Tanzania. Methods of Data collection used were interviews, questionnaire ...

Managing Employee Retention In Government Secondary Schools: A Case Of Selected Government Secondary Schools In Tabora Municipality

ABSTRACT This study assessed the managing of employee retention in government secondary schools, a case of selected government secondary schools in Tabora municipality. The main goal was to examine the management of employee retention in government secondary schools, a case of selected secondary schools in Tabora Municipality. The methods of data collection used were interviews and questionnaires. A total of 83 respondents were involved, among them 13 respondents including ten heads of gover...

Business Development Services And Performance Of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises: Mediating Effect Of Attitudes And Perceptions Of Owners In Dodoma City

ABSTRACT This study focused on the influence of business development services on performance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Dodoma City when mediated with owner’s attitudes and perceptions. Specifically, the study mapped business development services offered to the MSMEs, determine the influence of advisory services on the performance of MSMEs, determined the influence of technical supports on the performance of MSMEs and finally, determined the mediating effects of atti...

The Impact Of Revenue Collection In Local Government Authorities In Tanzania On Improvement Of Social Services: A Case Of Dodoma City

ABSTRACT This study focused on the Impact of Revenue collection in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania on the improvement of social services: a case of Dodoma City. Specifically, this study aimed to: identify the influence of revenue collection in local government Authority on improving health services in Dodoma City, examine the influence of revenue collection in local government on improving education services and examine the influence of revenue collection in local government on impr...

The Impact Of Children Obesity On Health Issues In Tanzania – (A Case Study Of Higher Income Earners In Dodoma)

ABSTRACT This study, investigates the impact of children obesity on health issues in Tanzania a case study of higher income earners in Dodoma. Morbidity, mortality, and life expectancy were used as proxies for health issues. The specific objectives, were to examine the contributing factors to children obesity in Dodoma, to evaluate the impacts of children obesity and to suggest measures to be taken to overcome the problem in Tanzania. The study, employed cross - sectional design on which com...

The Role Of Accounting Information In Decision Making Processes: A Case Study Of Tanzania National Park

ABSTRACT The focus of this study was to explore and examine the use of accounting information in decision making of an organization, the Case of Tanzania National Parks. It sought to find relevant applications of information gathered through accounting data and information. In the end, it suggests some ways to effectively implement the gathered information for the advantage and benefit of the organization paying particular attention to the day to day decisions. The objectives of the study we...

Effects Of Business To Business Relationship On Customer Satisfaction And Loyalty: A Case Of National Health Insurance Fund In Dodoma City

ABSTRACT This study was involved with the Business to Business relationship on customer satisfaction and loyalty in Dodoma city. It was guided by five specific objectives namely: to assess the status of business to business relationship between NHIF and accredited health facilities, to assess customer satisfaction among NHIF members and loyalty, to determine the effects of business to business relationship on customer satisfaction and loyalty with the health facilities in Dodoma city. A samp...


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