ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technology is being deployed globally by organizations to improve efficiency, customer service and acquire a portion of the global market. It is paramount that organizations that want to maintain competitive edge in this era of cut throat competition embrace Information and Communication Technology as a way of satisfying the ever increasing demands of customers. The performance of CBOs in Kitui County is affected by Governance, efficiency, Political int...
ABSTRACT Insurance plays an important role in any economy by covering economic and financial risk arising out of certain events. The role of Insurance brokers in Kenya was recognized by the insurance Act Cap 487 of 1984 as revised in the year 2002(Republic of Kenya). The eleventh schedule of the Act recognized the revenue as 25% maximum of the premium earned. It was expected that as the Insurance premium revenue grew, so should the brokerage commission.Insurable risks were placed '
ABSTRACT Due to globalization and technological developments, global insurance industry is in upward trend. However, insurance penetration is still low in Kenya. Limited studies have been conducted on significant influence of competitive strategies on performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The general objective of this study was to evaluate influence of competitive strategies on performance of insurance firms in Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the influence of differen...
ABSTRACT The business environment within which the oil marketing companies operate has been very volatile. Political anxiety, competition from new entrants, social reforms, technological advancement and global changes are some of the challenges that have greatly affected the growth of the industry. The dynamism of the petroleum firms’ operating environment in the current times is posing a lot of challenges to all oil marketing companies. This study sought to assess the relationship between...
ABSTRACT The significance of strategic management in any company can be attained by having an extensive analysis of strategic management practices and the organization’s performance. Using strategic management will cause a better effectiveness within companies. Additionally, the strategy will assist companies in obtaining competitive advantages in the market, thereby, outperforming their competitors. This study analyzed the effect that strategic management practices have on the performance...
ABSTRACT The two main aims that every business organization must endeavour to achieve are achieving a point of economic gain as well as improving company's performance comparative to its players. An innovative executed approach is able to have a noteworthy influence on realization of viable improvement status. The Real estate industry in Kenya is competitive and thus, having a competitive advantage is key for survival. This research sought to evaluate results of innovation strategies on the ...
ABSTRACT Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies (SACCOs) are in the business of safeguarding money and other valuables for their members besides providing loans and offering investment financial services. Credit creation is the main income generating activity for the SACCOs. But this activity involves huge risks to both the lender and the borrower. The researcher carried out this study to establish the effect of risk management strategies on performance of SACCO’s in Nakuru County, Ke...
ABSTRACT Effective risk mitigation strategies are the key to achieve performance in the Motor insurance industry. This involves knowing and analysing risks, making, and reviewing risk handling techniques and checking the progress of these to avoid and/or reduce the impact of risk on the performance of the firm. It is against this background that this Project assessed risk mitigating strategies on performance of motor insurance companies. The study’s general objective was to establish the ef...
ABSTRACT Access to finance by women is very fundamental in ensuring they create sustainable enterprises and meaningfully contribute to economic growth of the country. This study aimed to assess the effect of service quality on the performance of the Women Enterprise Fund, in Kisumu County, one of the programs implemented by the government of Kenya to empower women economically through enabling their access to affordable credit. The objectives of the study were to assess the effects of four va...
ABSTRACT In any nation, the financial sector is an essential segment in the advancement of its economic growth. Most disappointments in the financial sector have been caused by non-performing credits or awful obligations which are ascribed by poor or ineffectual advancing arrangement. While the consequences of credit risk management are surely understood, the bearing of the impacts are anticipated by theories and proof on their size are still rare, and revolve around managing an account segme...
ABSTRACT Customer relationship management (CRM) is a combination of organizational strategy, information systems, and technology that is focused on providing better customer service. The main objective of CRM is to acquire new customers, retain the current customers, and nurture a favorable relationship with the existing customers. CRM as a methodology of creating and evolving an organization in the marketplace while at the same time influencing positively the perception of the organization i...
Abstract Small and Medium Enterprises carry out a significant task to economic function of a country. They are main source of income to numerous entrepreneurs also they offer job opportunities mostly to the youths. However, despite the crucial role the SMEs play, they face numerous challenges which have impacted on their performance with some closing down. The purpose of this survey was to investigate influence of e-procurement on performance of Small and Medium Enterprises within City County...
ABSTRACT Corporate Social Responsibility simply refers to how business organizations impact stakeholders’ interest. Corporate Social Responsibility plays a vital role in organizational performance. The main objective of the study was to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility on performance geothermal development company limited in Kenya. The specific objectives that guided the study were to examine the effect of philanthropic social responsibility, environmental social r...
ABSTRACT Account receivables have been a major problem for most utility service providers especially those still dealing with the post payment method where services are rendered before payment is made. This study sought to find out if financial performance of Kericho Water & Sanitation Company (KEWASCO) was attributed to management of accounts receivable. The study collected secondary data spanning from 2010 to 2014 from Kenya national audit office and KEWASCO published financial statements t...
ABSTRACT A Security exchange market is a corporation or mutual organization which provides trading facilities for stock brokers and traders, to trade stocks and other securities. It may be a physical trading room where the traders gather, or a formalized communications network. Creation of a stock exchange is a strategy of economic development. Stock markets may affect economic activity through the creation of liquidity. Liquid equity markets make investment more attractive because they ...