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The Impact Of Communication On Employee Performance. A Case Study Of International Hospital Kampala.

ABSTRACT The study on the impact of communication on employee performance in International Hospital Kampala. The researcher deployed uses and gratification theory, symbolic interaction theory, and communication accommodation theory, which gave a guide to the study. The study had a problem statement of increase in accidents, low moral of the employee, high labor turnover and poor customer care. The study was directed by the objectives of the study which included: to establish the forms of com...

Centralized Purchasing Strategies And Organizational Performance In The Manufacturing Industry: A Case Of Mabati Rolling Mills

ABSTRACT In the current global business environment formulating and implementing the best strategies is essential for organization success. One of the key units in the manufacturing industry is the purchasing department. The major share of the organization costs are utilized within the purchasing department hence finding and employing the best purchasing strategies is key to fostering organization performance. Despite the central role of the purchasing department there is minimal scholarly l...

Learning Organisation And Employee Performance Of Equity Bank In Kiambu County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Competition in the banking sector has been increasing globally, hence, implementation of learning organization becomes a key focus in any organization. Research indicates that employees play a major role in the banking sectors and they are the determinants of customer retention. Hence employee performance is a key issue that most banking sectors look upon. Studies have indicated that most banks perform poorly in terms of ensuring that the performance of their employees is high hence...

Bank Regulation And Level Of Non Performing Loans In Commercial Banks In Nakuru County Kenya

ABSTRACT The non-performing loans ratio among Kenyan lenders rose to a 10-year high in the third quarter of the year 2018 as commercial banks struggled with loan defaults in a tough economic environment. The rise has mainly been driven by business borrowers and has affected largely banks in tier 2 and 3, a research report by Standard Investment Bank showed. Businesses in the country have struggled with a tough operating environment this year as credit growth ground to a halt on the back of a...

An Assessment Of Existing E-Waste Management Systems In Institutions Of Learning In Ruiru Subcounty, Kiambu County

Abstract The usefulness of ICT has led to an overwhelming elastic demand for electronics most computing devices such as mobile phones and computers. Individuals, learning institutions and government institutions worldwide are adopting ICTs at a fast pace. Widespread consumption has resulted into huge amounts of Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) or e-waste generated from non-usable or old electronics. E-waste management in developing countries is one of the least revised env...

Internal Audit Function And Fraud Detection In Government Agencies A Case Study Of Naads Kumi

Internal Audit Function And Fraud Detection In Government Agencies A Case Study Of Naads Kumi

Project Management Practices And Implementation Of Projects In Manufacturing Companies In Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Achievement of a project means that a number of its perceived factors were attained. It is not guaranteed that project management practices will result to proper implementation of projects by manufacturing companies. However, the success of projects largely depends on the way it is managed and controlled. The challenges met during the implementation of project management practices has been during project planning, exceeding the set budget and going beyond its set schedule and poor q...

Corporate Branding Strategies And Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya

Abstract Banks in Kenya continue to record decreased profitability due to face stiff competition from non-bank institutions. Corporate branding strategy provides direction and scope an organization takes in its journey to identify itself uniquely to its customers to ensure customer loyalty. It’s not just enough to create a brand since that will not help the company attain sustainable advantage. In order to have a brand development that is a success it’s important to have effective market...

Working Capital Management And Profitability Of Sembule Steel Mills Ltd, Kampala- Uganda

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between working capital management and profitability of manufacturing firms and it was based on four specific objectives: (a) to determine the demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of age, gender, educational qualifications, and years in the present position; (b) to determine the current level of working capital management of the firms; (c) to determine the extent of profitability; and (d) to establish if there is a significant r...

The Impact Of Microfinance Institutions On Poverty Alleviation In Uganda Case Study: Brac Microfinance Bugiri Branch, Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ................................................................................................................ i APPROVAL ....................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION ................................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .............................................................................

Decentralisation And Education Service Delivery In Apac District. The Case Study Of Apac Town Council

ABSTRACT The study sought to examine the relationship between decentralization and education service delivery in Apac Town Council, with the view of generating sustainable ways to improve decentralization programmes to enhance education service delivery in the district. The general objective of the study was to find out the extent to which decentralization has influenced education service delivery in Town Council. A co-relational research design was employed. A sample of 136 respondents part...

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Considerations And Implementation In State Corporations In Nairobi City County, Kenya

ABSTRACT  Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) was a computer application package that automated processes in a business institution to make them easy to use, and also played a critical role in finance functions, human resource functions, supply chain management functions, administration management, ICT functions and project planning functions. There had been wide usage of ERP system in developed countries, while unindustrialized countries were slow in implementing ERP systems. Problems arisin...

Financial Planning And Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Uganda, A The Case Study Of Suuni Growers Cooperative Union Ltd, Budaka District

ABSTRACT he study was about financial planning and performance of small and medium enterprise a case udy of Suuni Growers Cooperative Union. The study was guided by three objectives that are: o establish how financial planning has helped SGCU Ltd to increase its profitability, to ;tablish how financial planning has enabled SGCU Ltd to improve its liquidity, to identify the ~allenges faced by the management of SGCU Ltd. when conducting financial planning. case study research design was used wh...

The Effect Of 1nternal Conrol Systems On Inventory Management In Manufacturing Industries (A Case Study Of East African Paint Manufacturers Limited)

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