ABSTRACT The decision of capital structure is important for any firm. It is challenging for a company to identify the correct variations of debt and equity. To create a conducive environment for business in the nation, the government has invested heavily and as a result, various firms have performed well.Conversely, many firms are experiencing downward performance while others have even been delisted from the NSE within the last seven years. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to...
ABSTRACT Interest in the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the development process continues to be in the forefront of policy debates in developing countries. The role of finance, management skills, macro-environment factors and infrastructure have been viewed as a critical element for the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the factors affecting the performance of SMEs in the Jua Kali sector in Nakuru town. The speci...
Following the adoption of the new constitution by the Kenyan Government in the year 2010, the Judiciary undertook a transformation process which was necessitated by the demand by the people of Kenya though the constitution. Kenya’s Judiciary has therefore embarked on massive transformation initiative which includes decentralization of power, structural changes, adopting ICT as an enabler of justice, redefined individual roles, better communication channels and change in leadership who hav...
ABSTRACT Many public corporations experiencing decline in performance have opted to implement turnaround strategies to improve their performance. This study extends previous research findings by seeking to examine the effect of turnaround strategies on performance of Public Corporations in Kenya, by identifying the turnaround strategies adopted in these Corporations, and to determine the effect of turnaround strategies on their performance. To achieve this objective, correlational research w...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to analyze the credit risk management procedures adopted on financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the extent to which risk identification, risks monitoring procedures, and risk analysis and assessment procedures are applied in credit risk management by microfinance institutions in Kenya and their overall effect on the financial performance of the MFIs. The study adopted the descriptive de...
The purpose of this study was to examine generation Y motivators (work relation, work life balance and technology support) and how they affect their organizational commitment. The objectives guiding the study were; to assess the effect of workplace relationship on commitment of generation Y employees, to examine the effect of work life balance on commitment of generation Y employees and to analyze the effect of technology support on commitment of generation Y employees. A cross-sectional surv...
The performance of any organization is intricately tied to its ability to design, master and withstand a strategic positioning, which can be collaborated with and thereby directed. Knowing what strategic position a firm has available and the implications of choosing between them is a dilemma facing businesses from all industries. Although each industry may have its own set of unique conditions and particularities, a number of fundamental business strategies can be generalized to assist manage...
Across the globe, studies have shown that the number of projects that are considered challenged or failed is significantly higher than those deemed successful. Further, in an ever intensively competitive market due to digital disruption, organizations are keen to implement projects successfully to avoid wastage of limited capital. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of project management maturity on project implementation in the large peer group financial institutions in ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of micro-finance funding on the performance of small and medium enterprises within Nakuru town. More specifically, the study sought to analyze the effect of MFI’s cost of credit on the performance of SMEs, to determine the effect of non-repayment of MFI’s loans on the performance of SMEs and to evaluate the effect of trainings offered by MFIs on SMEs’ performance in Nakuru town. The population of the study was 84 SME’s owners an...
The widespread use of mobile phones, the various information access it provides to its users, and the vast presence and significant impact of mobile phone on users’ daily life make mobile phones important devices to study. The research focused on the determinants of choice of mobile phone brand among university students in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to find out the effect of price variation, social factors, product features, perceived product image, media influence and...
Most organizational valuable information exists in the form of documents, be it correspondence, memos, policy documents, contractual agreements and reports. Crucial business processes are not only based on but also driven to a great extent by document flows. The purpose of this study was to determine how organizational, technological and human resource factors could affect the adoption levels of Electronic Document Management Systems in Kenya based on the promise of productivity and performan...
The performance of commercial banks in Kenya has been hindered by various internal and external factors. The fact that commercial banks have been facing challenges in respect of their financial performance necessitated the carrying out of this study. The general objective was to determine the influence of selected firm-level characteristics on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. In particular, the study examined the influence of the bank size, business scope, managerial charac...
ABSTRACT While the creation of a strong reputation and image has been recognized as an important factor in the success or failure of virtually all major organizations for some time, CSR has only recently been acknowledged as one of the most important factors in determining corporate reputation. The study examined the effects of corporate social responsibility on corporate identity of small and medium telecommunication firms in Kenya. The study was guided by four objectives: To examine the ef...
Induction training is absolutely vital for new starters in an organization. Good induction training ensures new recruits are settled down quickly, comfortably and happily to a productive role. Poor induction training for new recruits may increase the risk of the problems like poor performance, low job satisfaction, absenteeism and resignations or dismissals. However, the aspect of induction training and its effect on employee retention among university staff in Kenya has not received consider...
Capacity building focuses on enhancing different organizational abilities, it has also been accepted to be an important tool for implementing strategic programs. Organizations use capacity building strategies such as; internships, formal training, written materials, meetings, e-leaning, appreciative inquiry, coaching sessions and peer groups’ action learning to strengthen employees capacities. The general objective of the study was to establish the influence of capacity building on employee...