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Business Management And Entrepreneurial Performance

ABSTRACT The importance of the SSE sector as a source of income and employment for poor households in Kenya has been widely acknowledged since the publication of the ILO report of 1972. The performance of a firm depends on the management of the firm. In addition, the financing of a firm will also depend upon the structure and quality of its management. Small businesses lead the way in creating jobs. Small businesses are also the leaders in offering training and advancement opportunities ...

An Investigation Into The Impact Of Microfinance Loans On Perfomance Of Small Businesses: A Case Study Of Merusouth District

ABSTRACT Access to financial services by self-employed persons in small business enterprises is one of the limiting factors that inhibit growth and development of these small businesses. The problem of accessibility is created by lending institutions through their lending policies. This is displayed in the form of prescribed minimum loan amounts, complicated application procedures and restricting credit for specific purposes. For small business enterprises, reliable access to short-term cred...

The Tax Rate That Optimizes Economic Growth In Kenya (1990- 2013)

ABSTRACT The economic growth and taxes are very important aspects in the development of any economy. This research analyses the tax rate that optimize economic growth in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to: To establish the effect of tax rate on economic growth in Kenya and to determine the tax rate that maximizes economic growth. This study adopts the Scully model and a balanced budget approach that is revenue being equal to expenditure using time series data from the period...

The Impact Of The Balanced Scorecard On Employee And Bank Business Performance; A Case Of Kcb, Kenya

ABSTRACT In order for strategy implementation to be successful, there is need for a clear alignment and synergy between all the factors or parameters that make up an organization; customers, processes, people or employees and capital or financials. Today's organizations recognize that competitive advantage comes through intangible knowledge, capabilities and relationships created by employees, and not from physical assets and access to capital. Leading companies agree on the need to have a s...

Constraints Facing The Micro And Small Enterprises A Case Study Of Selected Small Enterprises In Mwiki, Kasarani

ABSTRACT The essence of this research was to determine the major constraints that influence the development of Micro and Small Enterprises in Mwiki Kasara . During the past two decades a lot of attention has been drawn to the important role that MSEs play in employment creation. The government and other key players have taken positive steps to create an enabling environment to support the creation and existence of MSEs. However the growth and development of this sector has stagnated. Many en...

The Impact Of On-The -Job Training On Employees Job Performance In The Beer Industry (A Case Study Of Kenya Breweries Limited)

ABSTRACT In the rapidly changing knowledge economy, workers must constantly acquire new skills. The efficiency of organizations in these economies depends directly on how well its members are trained. Immediately after induction and usually combined with it is the function of developing the employee's ability to do the job on which has been placed on them. Training is seen as the process by which organizations build the skills and abilities of employees. Most skill acquisition takes place du...

Costs Of Micro Finance Institutions In Response To HIV AIDs Crisis In Kenya

ABSTRACT This study has examined the costs incurred by Microfinance institutions in late, early or no response to the HIV/AIDs pandemic in Kenya. The general objective of the study was to investigate the costs of MFls in response to HIV/AIDS crisis in Kenya. The basic objectives of the study are: to identify and analyze the costs incurred by MFls in response to HIV/AIDs effects to their clients; to examine how staff administration costs are affected as a result of MFI staff being infected or...

Implication Of Inadequate Training In The Management Of Schools: A Case Of Schools In Thika District

ABSTRACT Kenya hopes to achieve her dream of education by the year 2015, and be industrialized by the year 2020. The role of education in realizing these goals cannot be underscored. This is because they are responsible of ensuring there is effective and efficient implementation of education policies. The concern of this study was to ascertain whether there is any assessment conducted for training needs of education managers in Kenya. Often there have been reported cases of mismanagement of ...

Constraints To Smallholder Credit Farm Invest1ment: A Case Study Of Coffee Farming In Majoge'chache Location, Kisii District.

ABSTRACT This study analyses the constraints to smallholder credit farm investment. The data for the study were collected in Majoge Chache Location, Kisii District. A total of 40 respondents were ' interviewed for a period extending from 17th of July to the 5th of August, 1995. A list of farmers in Majoge Chache Location who had borrowed funds for investment in coffee farms was obtained from the Loans Officer based at Ogembo Divisional Headquarters. Following the list, systematic sampling pr...

Analysis Of Critical Factors That Affect Perfomance Of Electrical Power Projects In Kenya: A Case Of Kenya Electricity Genera Ting Co. (Kengen)

ABSTRACT Electrical power project like most of the construction projects are complex, dynamic, unique and prone to uncertainties, hence pose challenges even to the best of the project managers. The project team faces unprecedented changes in addition to constraints of budgets, time and quality. Review of literature reveals diverging opinions as to which factors are critical for successful implementation of a project in a given industry and environment. Moreover there are few studies on criti...

The Effect Of Commercial Bank Loans On Savings And Credit Societies Loans A Case Study Of Nairobi Central Business District

ABSTRACT In Kenya the responsibility for the promotion, growth and development of the cooperative sector has been given to the Ministry of Co-operative Development and Marketing. This sector has made tremendous contribution towards wealth and employment creation. Currently there are over 10,800 registered Co-operative Societies with a membership of over 6 million, (Mutua &Oyugi, 2006). Co-operatives are the most practical ways of pulling resources together and accessing credit easily among t...

The Impact Of HIV/AIDs On Companies And Their Responses To The Epidemic (A Case Of Del Monte Kenya Limited)

ABSTRACT The HIV/AIDS epidemic has had devastating effects in the workplace. It poses challenges to companies such as loss of productivity, employee turnover, increased medical costs, cost of HIV testing and treatment etc. (Aventin 1998). HIV/AIDS is not just a potential crisis, but also a real threat to the workforce and the entire community at large. This paper looks at the impact that HIV/AIDS has had on companies and the responses that companies are making towards prevention of these cos...

Factors Influencing Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes Among The Commercial Banks In Kenya

Abstract Corporate Social Responsibility is a recent development in business which is defined as company's voluntary contribution to the society and environment which goes beyond production of goods and services. Today it is important that each business should balance objectives without allowing any conflict to arise between the business and the society at large. The study investigated on factors influencing Corporate Social Responsibility programmes implementation among the commercial banks...

The Determinants Influencing The Implementation Of HIV/AIDs Policy At The Teachers Service Commission In Kenya

ABSTRACT Over the years, HIV / AIDS has become a major threat to the socio-economic development in the world especially in economically poor countries. HIV/ AIDS continues to be the leading cause of death in the region with 2.1 million AIDS related deaths. A total of 33.2 million people worldwide were also living with HIV/AIDS (WHO, 2007).Due to high prevalence of HIV/ AIDS worldwide, HIV/ AIDS policies have become crucial in many organizations for the purpose of addressing the scourge. Thes...

" An Investigation Of Factors Influencing Women Progression To Leadership Positions In Kenya A Case Study Of Four Selected Institutions

ABSTRACT The need for this study stems from the traditional view that women have a primary responsibility for family care while that for men is to provide for the family. This result in women being steered from an early age into sex stereotyped occupations and roles. Historically these occupations have been structured in either the middle and the lower cadres of the organizations, while those for men are structured at the top echelons of the organizations. It is in this light that this study...


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