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Internal Controls and Debtors Management in Telecommunication Industry of Kenya A Case Study of Safaricom Telecom Company Mombasa Branch in Kenya

ABSTRACT The research study was undertaken on the relationship between internal control and debtors' management. The main objective of the study was: to ascertain the internal controls effects on debtors, to determine the· credit collection methods by Safaricom company and examine the relationship between internal control and debtors' management. The techniques used in the collection were questionnaire and interviews. The data collected was coded, edited and tabulated with the help of table...

The Effect of Record Keeping On Procurement of Goods and Services in Century Bottling Company

ABSTRACT  This study sought to find out the impact of record-keeping on the procurement of goods and services of a century bottling company. The study was guided by the following objectives; to investigate the different procurement procedures used in century bottling companies, to identify the different record-keeping methods used in century bottling companies and to find out the impact of record-keeping on the procurement of goods and services of century bottling company. The study adopted ...

Supplier Evaluation and Organization Competitiveness: A Case Study of Tororo Cement

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between supplier evaluation and organizational competitiveness. The objectives were to determine the various supplier evaluations at Tororo cement, to examine the effectiveness of the evaluation and to assess the relationship between supplier evaluation and organisational competitiveness at Tororo cement. The study was conducted based on 60 respondents were the data was collected through closed-ended questionnaires. The researc...

The Effect of Interest Rates On Bank Loans in Centenary Bank, Kampala District, Kabalagala Branch.

ABSTRACT This study attempts to explore the effect of interest rates on bank loans in commercial banks with reference to Centenary bank Kabalagala branch. Commercial banks are expected to be socially responsible, support local communities and ensure equal supply of loans to all legitimate businesses and consumers. The objective of this study was to find out how far interest rates affects loan in banks. The data collection techniques adopted were use of questionnaires and documentation, where...

The Benefits of Child Development Projects to Child Welfare in Uganda. A Case Study of Gaba Child Development Project, Makindye East Divison, Kampala District

ABSTRACT The study was to find out how Child Development Projects have benefited the children (I.E Education, physical health, spiritual, social and economic). The objectives as how education provided has changed the children socially and spiritually, role of project in enhancing the health status of children were some of factors that were used to determine the benefits of child development projects. The study was carried out at Gaba Child Development Center, a Project located approximately ...

Effects of Credit Facilities On Agricultural Production of Small Scale Farmers. (A Case Study in Molo Sub County-Tororo District)

ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess relationship between credit facilities and agricultural production of small-scale fanners in Mob Sub county, Tororo District. In order to achieve the purpose of this study, three specific research objectives were addressed: to determine the demographic characteristics that influences the accessibility of credit by small scale farmers in Mob Sub County, Tororo District, to determine the impact of credit facilities on small scale farming i...

Internal Auditing and Performance of Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Mbarara District Local Government

ABSTRACT The general objective of the study was to examine the relationship between internal auditing and the financial performance of local governments in Uganda, a case study of Mbarara District Local Government and the specific objectives were to: find out the role of internal auditing in the financial performance of local governments in Uganda, examine the role of internal auditing on non~ financial performance of local governments in Uganda and assess the role of internal auditing on th...

Poverty and Crime in Fort Portal Municipality, Kabarole District

ABSTRACT This study was carried out on poverty and crime whose general objective was to establish the extent to which poverty has led to increased crime in Fort portal municipality. Three specific objectives guided the study and these were; to assess the impact of poverty on crime in Fort portal municipality, to identify the causes of high crime rates amongst the people of Fortortal municipality and to establish possible measures on how to reduce crime in Fort portal. The study used a descri...

Factors Influencing the Number of Street Children in Kigali City: A Case Study of Kacyiru Children Centre (Maison De Lajeunesse)

ABSTRACT Street children is one of the most pressing problem faced by Rwanda. It is actually 30,000 street children in Kigali. This number is really worrying and the government of Rwanda is critically handling this issue. The researcher carried out the study on the factors that influence the number of street children in Kigali (Kacyiru street children centre)./ The objectives of this study were to explore the causes of street children in kacyiru street children centre, assess the implication...

Effect of Entrepreneurial Skills On the Performance of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Eastern Uganda. A Case Study of Kamuli Municipal Council

ABSTRACT This research report comprises five chapters that is to say chapter, chapter two, three, four, and chapter five including the appendices which comprise of the acceptance letter from the organization, and the questionnaires. In chapter one, a clear description of the background of the study, the problem statement, the research objectives, questions, scope of the study. Chapter two comprises the literature review, conceptual framework and a discussion about the empirical studies of th...

Internal Control Systems and Performance in Public Institutions: A Case Study of Maseno University, A Public Institution in Kenya

ABSTRACT Public institutions in many parts of the world have poor performance compared to private institutions. The poor performance can be attributed to financial management practices. Sound financial management practices require the institution of strong internal control systems in an organization. However, there are limited empirical research findings in developing countries regarding the relationship between internal control systems and organizational performance. The main objectives of ...

The Impact of Procurement Practices On the Performance of Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Ofbugiri District Local Government

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of procurement practices on the performance of Local Governments in Uganda with specific reference to Bugiri District Local Government and it was guided by the following objective; i) to determine the level of customer orientation. ii) to determine the use of strategic supplier partnerships and, iii) to determine the level of information sharing as lectors influencing the performance of Bugiri District Local Government This study used a descriptive...

Domestic Violence Against Women and Girl Child Education in Bundibugyo: A Case Study of Bw Amba County

ABSTRACT The research topic of the study was domestic violence against women and girl child education in Bundibugyo district Bwamba county. The problem was retardation of girl child education in Bundibugyo district Bwamba county. The purpose of the study is to establish how domestic violence against women has retarded girl child education in Bundibugyo district, Bwamba county Bubandi sub county .. The objectives of the study were; to establish the extent to which socio-demographic factors of...

Professional Ethics and Staff Performance in Public Sector in Uganda. A Case Study of Ministry of Public Service

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study is to evaluate the influence of professional ethics on staff performance in public sector in Uganda with focus o ministry of public service in Uganda. The objective included to examine the role of professional ethics in promoting staff performance in ministry of public service in Uganda, to establish the challenges faced by the organizations in instilling professional ethics in employees in Uganda and to establish the way forward that the ministry of public ...

The Role of Credit Risk Management On the Performance of Micro Finance Institutions A Case Study Pride Micro Finance Uganda (Kabalagala Branch)

ABSTRACT The study covers the "role of credit risk management on the performance of microfinance institutions", in Uganda a case study of PRIDE MICRO FINANCE The scope of the research included, the funding of MFI, the role of MFI, the challenges lending policies, how credit risk measurements, the credit of risk management and hoe the credit risks affect the resources of MFI in terms of planning, controlling, directing and organizing. Objectives included establishing the various methods which...


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