ABSTRACT Human resource management practices pose a daunting challenge to organizational management in today’s dynamic market environment fuelled by globalization wave. The purpose of this research was to explore the effects of human resource management practices on employee performance in branches of commercial banks in Kitui town. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the influence of recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management systems and ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate socio-economic factors contributing to the rise of poverty levels in towns within marginalised areas using Narok town as the case study. The specific objectives of the study were; to find out whether urbanization challenges contribute to rise of poverty level in Narok town, to investigate whether demographics challenges contribute to rise of poverty level in Narok town and to determine whether economic factors contribute to rise of poverty...
ABSTRACT The research study investigates the nature of domestic violence and the reasons for the continuous increase in Gweru urban. The study focused on the lived experiences among the victims of domestic violence. Factors noted causing the increase of domestic violence are misinterpretations of equal rights and the Domestic Violence Act, the patriarchal systems, cultural norms and also the adverse economic situation in the country. It examines the effects of domestic violence on socio-econ...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the impact of macroeconomic variables on financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess the impact of inflation on the financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya, to ascertain the influence of gross domestic product growth rate on the financial performance of deposit taking MFIs in Kenya, to examine the relationship between exchange rate and financial performance o...
ABSTRACT This research effort was conducted on the backdrop of unprecedented worldwide record of teenage pregnancy and Zimbabwe has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite numerous legal frameworks and policies, high school dropout cases as a result of pregnancy continue to be recorded. To further compound their demise, pregnant and mothering students suffer stigma and discrimination perpetuated by education stakeholders. The researcher‟s motivation and rationale ...
Abstract According to the Kenya Publishers Association (K.P.A) there are forty-one companies engaged in book publication and have a clientele base all over East African Community (EAC) and across the world. The companies have a varied combination of organization structures ranging from Functional to Matrix, and clear expectations on the performance of its staff. The main objective of the study is to determine the effects of organization structure on performance of sales staff among Publishers...
ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the experiences of stigma and discrimination encountered by double-orphaned children of Save in Chiredzi. The objectives of this particular study is to identify the psychosocial challenges encountered by double orphans of Save in Chiredzi both at home and at school, to find out if they receive support from their family, friends and the community and to determine how double-orphaned children cope up with the challenges they encounter and to recommend solut...
ABSTRACT For several years, the different communities within Tharaka Districts have had to face a myriad of challenges that have left them weak and impoverished. These challenges have been both natural and man-made. They include; inter community warfare, land clashes/conflict over scarce natural resources, population growth, hunger and famine. In understanding these major issues, the region is unique as it is occupied by different ethnic communities/clans; these are the Tharaka, Imenti, Tigan...
ABSTRACT The factors affecting the price of an equity share can be viewed from the macro and micro economic perspectives. These factors will affect the demand and supply of a stock in the market which in turn will affect the price of the stock. The purpose of the study was to evaluate selected factors influencing share price behavior of commercial banks listed in the NSE. The factors to be evaluated were dividend per share, financial leverage, book value per share and interest rates. The stu...
ABSTRACT Micro finance institutions refer to small, saving and insurance services extended and economically disadvantaged segment of society. In the past ten years micro finance is emerging as powerful tool of growth in Kenya economy. This has resulted from increasing success in terms to reach the poor and sustaining delivery services. However large number of those engaged in microfinance services continue to struggle with sustainability. The research sought to establish the factors affecting...
ABSTRACT Globally Co-operative Societies are important vehicles for economic growth and development and they enhance welfare of their members. Most members have challenges in accessing certain loans despite the fact that they have accumulated large deposits in the SACCOs. Moreover there is dearth of information concerning the factors influencing the choice of loan packages by SACCO members. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors influencing the choice of loan packages by SACCO m...
ABSTRACT The Effects of Electronic Banking on financial inclusion in Kenya is not well documented. Recent studies on electronic banking have over-emphasized on the factors that affect this mode of banking. This study sought to determine the effects of electronic banking on the financial inclusion. The study sought to assess the effect of mobile banking, internet banking and agency banking on financial inclusion. This study used a descriptive research design. Stratified random sampling was emp...
ABSTRACT In pursuit of corporate goals agency relationship will be a recipe for conflict depending on the levels of information asymmetry. Voluntary disclosure can be influenced by several factors thus this study sought to find out the effect of selected board characteristics on voluntary disclosure of manufacturing listed companies in Kenya. The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of selected board characteristics on voluntary disclosure among manufacturing companies lis...
Abstract Old Mutual Insurance System is a fully integrated browser-based insurance system that facilitates for faster interaction between potential clients, insured clients and the organisation. The system was developed with the clients at the heart of system and this provided an end-to-end policy administration system with a client-centric approach. The aim of the Insurance Administration System was to reduce application process and insurance claims approval process and address customer se...
Abstract: The discourse on "environmental conservation" is highly dynamic and has generated controversies of epic proportions in conservation sciences and environmental anthropology. Given the nebulous nature of conservation, coupled with the varying interpretations evoked by the deployment of the concept across different disciplines, a more robust understanding of the no tion calls into question its practical manifestations and application in particular situated contexts — particularly wit...