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Strategy Implementation And Performance Of Tana River County Government, Kenya

ABSTRACT The environments in which organizations operate have become increasingly uncertain posing a lot of challenges. County governments like any other organizations are also faced with similar challenges in strategy implementation since devolution is still a new concept of governance in Kenya. The implementation of the County Integrated Development Plan of 2013 has not been fully implemented in most counties because of inherited managerial and resource problems from former municipalities,...

Alternative Banking Channels And Performance Of Commercial Banks In Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Commercial banks have employed alternative banking channels to reach out to more clients and lower operational costs. However, these channels have encountered a variety of challenges raising questions on the influence they have on performance. Persistent system downtimes, network failures, transaction errors, security concerns and lack of customer confidence have driven customers into seeking services in bank branches resulting to congested banking halls. The objective of this study...

Effect Of Entrepreneurship Training On Entrepreneurial Behaviour Of Rural Youth In Bomet County

ABSTRACT Today’s dynamic business environment and global competition necessitate the identification of new ways to enhance entrepreneurship training especially to the youth. This not only help them to better entrepreneurs or be self-employed but also contribute to increase the perception of important entrepreneurship aspects, as well as create a real vision of entrepreneurship problems. The main objective of the study therefore was to establish the effect of entrepreneurship training on en...

Credit Information Sharing And Performance Of Selected Commercial Banks In Kenya

ABSTRACT Many banks in Kenya have been experiencing poor financial performance. Most of these financial problems arise from lack of credit information on the loan applicants which then affect their ability to recover both the principle and the interest. There have been efforts by the Central Bank of Kenya to advance credit information sharing on loan applicants among commercial banks so as to reduce the default rates among loan beneficiaries. This study aimed to establish the effect of credi...

“Relationship between organizational agility and firm performance amongst tours and travel companies in Nairobi, Kenya”

Abstract All companies exist in an evolving environment that affects their performance. As a result, an adaptive strategy is necessary for the execution of result-oriented excellence. Previous studies have been anchored in financial indicators to measure the performance of firms. Also, mixed results have been identified on the effect of firms’ agility indicators and firm performance. The research’s aim was focused on assessing the association among ogranizational agility and corporate pe...

Social Networking And Academic Performance Of University Students In Kenya: A Case Study Of Kenyatta University, Kericho Campu

ABSTRACT  Academic performance is an important element to the lives of students in schools and their progression to the career world. Several factors indicate a student’s academic success. While some may not graduate top of their class, they may hold leadership positions in several student groups or score high on extracurricular activities. The title of this paper is “Social Networking and Academic Performance of University Students in Kenya: A Case Study of Kenyatta University, Kericho ...

Effects Of The Management Of Public Service Vehicles’ Saccos On Road Safety In Nyeri County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of management of PSV SACCOs on road safety in Nyeri County, Kenya. The study objectives were: to determine the effect of Self-Management of PSV SACCOs of public transport through PSV SACCOS on road safety in Nyeri County; to establish the effect of investment in public transport operations through PSV SACCOS on road safety in Nyeri County; to determine the effect of consumer protection standards by PSV SACCOS on road safety in Nyer...

Human Resource Management Practices And Organizational Performance: A Case Of Selected Real Estate Firms In Nairobi, Kenya

abstract Most research that demonstrate the link between human resource management practices and organizational performance tend to focus on other sectors other than real estate yet understanding this relationship in the real estate sector in the developing world is equally important. This study was motivated by the desire to fill this gap in knowledge. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between human resource management practices and organizational performance in s...

Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk And Financial Performance Of Deposit Taking Saving And Credit Co-Operative Societies In Kenya

ABSTRACT SACCOs are essential financial intermediaries especially in the rural and far to reach areas by commercial banks. Poor financial performance, insolvency and general liquidity challenges have become common to SACCOs. Loans provide the most favourable investment option for financial entities due to the interest receivable. In carrying out this lending activities, they are exposed to credit risk and liquidity risk. The main source of credit risk is outstanding loans that might eventual...

Influence Of School Culture On Students’ Performance At Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education (Kcse) In Public Secondary Schools In Mombasa County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Performance in national examination in Mombasa County has been on the decline. Stakeholders in the sector are brainstorming on ways to remedy this situation. The present study sought to explore school culture and its influence on the students‟ performance in KCSE. It was conducted in Public Secondary schools in Mombasa County. In this regard, the following objectives guided the study: to assess the forms of school culture practiced in selected public secondary schools across the c...

Workplace Environment And Employees Performance In The Public Sector: A Case Of Ministry Of Land, Housing And Urban Development Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The public segment is the part of economy of a Nation that is controlled by the state. It provides a range of government services e.g. healthcare, education, agriculture, water, tourism etc. The workplace environment is important as it surrounds the conditions in which employees operates in making them satisfied at the workplace and therefore, more productive. A Case study was carried out at the Ministry of Lands and Housing. This study concentrated on four variables; office design, ...

Capital Structure Formation And Investment Performance Of The General Insurance Companies In Kenya

ABSTRACT Financial management models have impact on wealth maximization. Wealth is maximized when a positive net present value is earned on investments. The use of debt and equity forms the capital structure of a company. Recent empirical studies have focused on how debt or equity affects financial performance. There has not been adequate analysis of the combined effect of debt and equity in the same model on investment performance. Moreover, these studies have not provided conclusive result...

Communication Channels And Tax Compliance In Kenya By Small Taxpayers In Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT  Taxation has played a crucial role in administering national income and more so in developed countries. Although, both developed and developing countries have intensified measures to enhance tax compliance and minimize reliance on foreign donations and internal and external borrowing, the results of these measures cannot yield the desired results due to high levels of tax avoidance. The main objective of this study was to establish the influence of channels of communication on tax ...

Effects Of Human Resource Factors On Project Performance In Nairobi County In Kenya: A Case Of Selected Organizations In Westlands

ABSTRACT Organizations are becoming project-oriented thus must continuously change their human resource management (HRM) practices in order to adapt and respond to changing and temporary work schedules. The objectives of this study were to; Determine the influence of management on project performance of organizations within Westlands; Assess impacts of staff welfare issues on project performance of organizations within Westlands; Determine the relationship between technical expertise and pro...

Tax Incentives And Performance Of Selected Manufacturing Firms In Kenya

ABSTRACT Manufacturing in Kenya has been on the decline for a considerable period of time with its contribution to Gross Domestic Product stagnating at 10 % from 1960’s. According to the Government of Kenya, the manufacturing sector has high, yet untapped potential to contribute to employment and Gross Domestic Product growth. Generally, the manufacturing sectors’ average growth percentage has continued to stagnate at three to four percent over the years. The performance of manufacturing...


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