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Users’ Perceptions on the Effectiveness of Enterprise Resource Planning System in Enhancing the Performance of Accounting Information Systems of Public Universities in Kenya

Abstract The study employed a survey research design and a multinomial ordinal logistic regression analysis to establish users’ perception on the effectiveness of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in enhancing the performance of the accounting information system (AIS) through reliability, accuracy and timeliness of information generated. The target population comprised of 56 employees drawn from the selected seven public universities which had implemented ERP systems for at lea...

Role of Game Theory in rational decision making: The case of KTDA managed factories

Abstract The governance of tea factories managed by Kenya Tea development Agency (KTDA) is by factory company directors who are elected by tea farmers (the shareholders). The major expectation from the directors by the farmers is high returns from the tea sales. Since tea industry in Kenya is a price taker, the directors cannot determine the price of the tea in the international market and are not able to meet the farmers’ expectations. To improve the returns, the directors can improve the...

Influence of Tax Rates on Tax Compliance in The Informal sector in Kenya: Survey of Nyeri Town

Abstract Tax non-compliance reduces tax collection and the tax performance within a country. The Kenyan government has implemented various strategies to bring businesses in the informal sector into the tax bracket. However, available data shows that tax collections from the informal sector are above average but on a declining trend. The purpose of this paper is to determine influence of tax rates on tax compliance in the informal sector in Nyeri town. The study adopted a cross-sectional surv...

Assessing Influence Of Product Research In Enhancing Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nyeri Town

Abstract In the world today, it is nearly impossible to efficiently sell products or services without conducting market research. Increased competition has led businesses to demand more of market research to improve on performance. The market research strategies used considered the rapidly changing demands of the business competitive edge that may affect the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Kenya. This study aims at assessing the effect of product research in enhancing pe...

Assessment of Micro Financial Institution Funding on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Murang’a County-Kenya

Abstract The fundamental purpose of this study was to assess the impact of Micro finance Institutions (MFIs) funding on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in rural Murang’a. Simple random sampling technique was employed in selecting the 50 SMEs that constituted the sample size of the research. Structured questionnaire was designed to facilitate the acquisition of relevant data which involves simple percentage graphical charts. Illustrations were tactically applied in da...

The Nexus between Social Capital and Household Investment among Financially Included Youth in Kenya

Abstract Financial inclusion is a poverty reduction tool and many economies have taken it up as a national agenda. To meet the expected levels of financial inclusion, governments have worked with financial intermediaries to reach the expected target group; the unbanked poor. As per financial intermediation theory, the role of financial intermediaries is to reduce information asymmetry in the financial system. To enhance financial inclusion, many countries and financial institutions have embr...

Influence of Aggressiveness and Conservativeness in Investing and Financing Policies on Performance of Industrial Firms in Kenya

Abstract Working capital level determines whether a firm is aggressive or conservative in its operations. Aggressiveness in application of working capital management brings about improved financial performance but at the same time increases the level of risk. The paper looks at the influence of working level on performance in the industrial firms in Kenya.A sample was determined through stratified sampling method in order to include all different types of industries in Kenya. A questionnaire...

Effects of Tax Reforms on Buoyancy and Elasticity of the Tax System in Kenya: 1963–2010

Abstract The study examined the effects of tax reforms on tax buoyancy and elasticity estimates. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of tax modernization programme and revenue administration reforms and modernization programme on tax buoyancy and tax elasticity. The study employed regression analysis and used annual time series data for the period 1963 to 2010. Secondary data from Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, Kenya Revenue Authority, Central Bank of Ken...

Fiscal Asymmetric Decentralization Conundrum: Influence of County Cash Management on Household Effects in Kenya

Abstract This study aims at determining the influence of county cash management on household effects in Kenya. This is a qualitative research that has utilized both primary and secondary data from county governments and the National Treasury respectively. The sample has been developed from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics list of households in Kenya. The result indicates that effective cash management would enhance household welfare, leakages and lack of prioritization among others no...

Role of Customer Orientation on Customer Loyalty in the Hotel Industry in Kenya

Abstract The purpose of the study was to establish the role of customer orientation on customer loyalty in the hotel industry in Kenya. The study used the non-experimental cross-sectional survey design. A total of 147 hotels listed in the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC) guide 2014 were studied. A census sampling technique was used. The respondents comprised of 147 customer relationship managers or equivalent. Semi structured questionnaires were used to collect primary ...

Capital Intensity and Financial Performance Of Manufacturing Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Abstract ixed assets form a significant portion of a company’s expenses and instrumental in shaping probable returns for organizations. Capital intensity for manufacturing companies is vital in informing cost management and investment decisions. Companies are given tax allowances on fixed assets in the form of wear and tear, investment and industrial building deduction which provide tax credits with consequential effects of increasing organizational after-tax returns. Manufacturing sector ...

Corporate Risk, Firm Size and Financial Distress: Evidence from Non-Financial Firms Listed In Kenya

Abstract Financial distress (FD)is a common precursor to corporate failure that subjects investors to financial loss. In Kenya, FD has been rampant among several private and public commercial entities. This signifies presence of deep-seated corporate snags that hamper sustainability. Earlier studies have focused more on FDmodeling while others provide conflicting findings pertaining to risk exposure andfinancial health.This study therefore examines the influence of corporate riskon FD. Addit...

Dynamic Adjustment Towards Target Capital Structure: Panel Evidence of Listed

Abstract Trade-off theory of capital structure uses static and dynamic approach. The use of static approach has been prevalent. Despite the importance of dynamic capital structure the debate in Kenya is so far inconclusive. Therefore, to fill this gap, there was ne speed & of adjustment from target capital structure of listed non-financial firms in Kenya. Causal research design was used. The population for this study was 65 listed firms with only 35 non- financial firms sampled due to exclus...

Influence of Tax Planning on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange

Abstract This study sought to find out the influence of tax planning on financial performance of the manufacturing firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange during the period 2010-2017.The study adopted a positivism research philosophy and an explanatory research design. SPSS version 23 was used to analyze data where both descriptive and inferential statistics was done. Multiple linear regression model was adopted to study the association between the variables while utilizing panel dat...

Integrated Financial Management Information System, Procurement Performance and Customer Satisfaction in the County Government of Nyeri

Abstract Public procurement has always been a big part of the developing countries‟ economy accounting for 10-40% of their Gross Domestic Products (GDPs).Public e-procurement involves the use of electronic communications and transactions by government institutions and public sector to tendering services or public works, (Biwott, 2015). Lundu and Shale, (2015) contend that beyond the simple transition from systems based on paper to those which use electronic communications, public e-procure...


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