Abstract Despite the initiative by the government to introduce devolved funds in Kenya, the real effect of these devolved funds is yet to be experienced on growth of the youth enterprises. There has been overemphasis by previous studies on the issues that address challenges and administration of devolved funds with less regard on the real influence on development. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of devolved funds on growth of Youth enterprises and develop a framework to i...
Abstract Management of account receivables is a significant problem for most utility service providers, particularly those still dealing with the post-payment system when services are delivered prior to payment. This study was aimed at determining the impact of the accounts receivable on Nzoia Water Services Company's financial performance. The average collections on financial performance, accounts receivable turnover and the moderating effect on accountability and financial performance by r...
Abstract The study examined the impact on the performance of insurance companies in Kenya using working capital management practices. The allocation of work assets is of major importance to the success of the organization. A moderate and vigorous style of working capital administration can be embraced by an organization. If working capital is poorly managed, funds are inappropriately linked to idle assets that lower the corporation's liquidity and vice versa. Efficiency in the allocation of ...
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the monetary policy and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Commercial Banks have on average been posting a continuous decline in their performance over the last decade. The study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the effect of interest rate and performance of commercial banks, to establish the effect of cash reserve ratio and performance of commercial banks, to establish the effect of open market operation and pe...
Abstract Control System is a critical human resource management function intended to align employee effort to organizational goals. A well designed and implemented Control System has the potential of helping managers improve performance of employees. The study examined the effect of Control System on performance Metric of the Teachers Service Commission staff in Nairobi, Kenya. Components of Control System studied were participation of employees, facilitation, measurement process and feedbac...
Abstract/Overview The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of service quality dimensions on customer loyalty to the providers of retail banking services. It investigates the relationship between service quality dimensions and customer loyalty. To achieve this purpose, data was collected from a sample of 384 current customers of commercial banks on the five dimensions of service delivery: tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. The results indicate that ...
Abstract This study examined the effect of Adjunct Lecturers’ Job Security on Employee performance: Evidence from Universities in Kakamega County, Kenya. Using a descriptive survey research design, data was collected from a sample of 51 adjunct lecturers from these Universities using structured questionnaires. It was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages were used whereas for inferential stati...
Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of recruitment practices of adjunct lecturers on employee performance among universities in Kakamega County, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey research design to collect data from 60adjunct lecturers from four universities within Kakamega County. The study used structured questionnaires to gather information from the respondents. The sampling technique used was stratified sampling and simple random sampling. Descriptive ...
Abstract In this age of turbulence, steering an organization to attain remarkable success depends on a leader’s ability to craft and effectively implement strategies. Strategies may fail to be implemented due to poor leadership. The main objective of the study was to examine implementation of strategic plans amongst commercial banks in Kenya: An analysis of leadership role. Specifically the study focused on leadership roles of communication and commitment. The study employed mixed research...
Abstract The study sought to examine the influence of competitor orientation on innovation in Kenya’s Deposit Taking SACCO’s. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and targeted 49 respondents drawn from all the 7 Kenyan deposit taking SACCO’s in western region. A census study was considered. Structured questionnaires and an interview schedule were used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The data was presented in a tabular for...
Abstract Strategic leadership practice is imperative in organizations due to uncertainties in the operating environment. Without it an organizations performance may be greatly constrained. The legal framework has an influence on how organizations are administered. The study sought to ascertain the moderating effect of Legal factors on the relationship between strategic leadership practices and performance of Deposit Taking SACCOS in Kenya. A descriptive correlation design was adopted. The st...
Abstract The study sought to examine communication as a factor affecting effective strategy implementation in the banking industry in Kakamega County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. This research limited itself to four selected commercial banks in Kakamega County covering a sample of 25 respondents drawn from 85 employees of Kenya commercial bank, Equity Bank, Co-operative bank and National bank. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used. The ...
Abstract In a business environment that’s highly competitive firms should have the ability to cater for technological changes, customers demand and also global competition. Thus innovation becomes vital for firms operating continuously in a dynamic and uncertain environment. It is imperative for leaders to promote innovation. Ideally when a firm engages in innovation it improves performance. The study intended to ascertain the effect of innovation on performance of Deposit Taking SACCO’s...
Abstract The framers of the Public Procurement Law envisaged to streamline how public procurement should be conducted in order to realize value for money in public procuring entities. The primary objective of the research thus was to determine the effect of green procurement on service delivery of County Governments in Western Region, Kenya. The study adopted a positivist research approach and was informed by ecological modernization theory. The study was conducted in Western Region, Kenya i...
Abstract The study was designed with a general objective of assessing the impact of performance management systems’ effectiveness on employees’ motivation. It was conducted in Buna bank head office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – with permanent employees. The research approach was explanatory with a quantitative design. Quantitative type of data was collected as a primary and related literature and documents as a secondary source. Closed-ended questionnaire was distributed to a stratified s...