Abstract/Overview The traditional function of commercial banks is to accept deposits and extend credits. These two areas continue to be the mainstay of commercial banking even today. The banking function is an intermediary role between depositors (savers) and borrowers. The money used to extend credit to a large extent belongs to the depositors. Taking savers money and lending it to borrowers works quite well for all the parties until the loan becomes non-performing. A loan is said to be ...
Abstract/Overview The concept of time is as a major topic for organizational and management research. This research investigates the influence of time management tendencies and organizational factors on the relationship between employee attributes and performance. The one-sizefits-all approach to management for ensuring maximum employee performance is no longer an appropriate strategy (Riccucci, 2002). University staff are always under great pressure to conduct research, publish articles,...
Abstract Deposit taking Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCO) are solution to social dilemmas like abject poverty, living standards and unemployment. Nevertheless, 14 percent do not maintain sound cash management practices despite SACCOs oversight authority in Kenya offering guidelines and supervision to the enterprises that would assist in maintaining their financial sustainability. This necessitated for the evaluation of the moderating effect of SACCO size on cash management practice an...
Abstract This study intendedto determine effect of stakeholder involvement on change management in National Police Service in Nakuru County. The study was guided by stakeholder’s theory. The study employed descriptive survey design and correlational research design. The target population was 65 respondents comprising of 1 County commander and 9 Divisional commanders under The Kenya Police category, 1 County commander, 11 District commanders, 33 Divisional commanders under The administratio...
Abstract The broad objective of this study was to establish the moderating effect of corporate culture on the relationship between intellectual capital and organizational performance of firms listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange. The review of literature provided conceptual and empirical gaps that formed the basis of the conceptual hypotheses. Two hypotheses were deduced from general objective: Intellectual capital has a significant influence on corporate performance; corporate culture mode...
Abstract Micro and Small Enterprises cut across all sectors of the economy, providing a prolific source of employment, income and government revenue and contributes to poverty reduction. The sector comprises 75% of all businesses in the country, employs more than 4.6 million people (30%) and accounts for 18.4% of the country’s GDP 2014. However, two-thirds of micro and small enterprises fail within the first few months of operation. Further, small and micro manufacturing industries due to ...
Abstract Ensuring the provision of public services in Kenya necessitates public expenditure through the procurement of goods, works, and services; therefore, the integrity of the entire process from procurement to delivery of goods, works, and services and their use portrays the strength of proper management of public resources and fidelity to the Kenyan constitution. Yet, because there is misuse of public monies in the majority of the Counties and an alleged 50% of it is tied to the public ...
Abstract Retention of employees is increasingly becoming a real challenge in organizations. While past studies have demonstrated the importance of employee retention in organizations, few have empirically examined the effect of human resource management practices on employee retention. The overall objective of this study was to examine the effect of selected human resource management practices on employee retention in deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Nairobi, Kenya. Specifically, ...
Abstract The primary objective of this research was to investigate the influence of customization on the performance of international courier companies operating in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive research design, utilizing the survey technique as its methodology. The research focused on operations managers, with an estimated population of 55 individuals representing various international courier firms in Kenya. To gather data, the researcher employed a census-based purposive samplin...
Abstract: The success of the insurance industry depends on perception, mannerism and the face to face interactions members of staff have with their clients. The current research sought to determine the impact of drug abuse on work performance amongst employees in the insurance industry in Kenya using selected insurance institutions within Nairobi. The study was guided by the given objectives: To determine the extent to which drug abuse influence workplace absenteeism among employees in the i...
Description: A project report submitted to the School of Business in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration.
Abstract: Numerous factors point toward the requirement of a change in the vehicle industry in the Kenyan market, and in the global environment in general. Environmental pollution, lack of efficiency, and high costs of petrol and traditional fuels, are just a few. Looking into options to bring this required change, we find that technology has brought us to a stand-off, whereby although the electric vehicles of today would prevent many of the flaws with traditional fuel driven vehicles, the s...
Abstract: This study focused on the impact technological innovation has on a country’s development; a case of listed companies in Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish the influence of technological innovation adopted in introduction of new products on sustainable development, secondly, to examine the influence of technological innovation adopted in introduction of new methods of production on sustainable development, to determine the influence of technological innovation ad...
Abstract: The quest for the diversification of Botswana’s mineral-led economy necessitates an examination of other performing ones such as the Tourism-Transport and Finance-Consulting small service sectors which have been identified as also contributing immensely to its economy. So, this paper investigates variations in market orientation and performance among small service firms in Botswana. In more specific terms, it involves analysis of variations with regard to tourism-transport and fi...
Abstract: In developing countries, micro and small enterprises are recognized as important vehicles of economic growth, employment creation, income generation and poverty reduction. This study aimed at identifying the determinants of micro and small enterprises participation in business development services in Jigjiga city of Somali region. Random selection of 127 micro and small enterprises from the city was chosen to collect primary data, although only 123 Enterprises responded. Data were ...