Abstract: This paper seeks to advance the strategies which can be employed by small-scale retail outlets as they normally fight for survival. Many small firms face a number of challenges in terms of technology, economic strength, geographic expansion, human resources, and relationship marketing. These challenges emanate duly from the untrained and inexperienced workforce that knows little about the tools needed to market products and services successfully. Not only that, but even many small-...
Abstract Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County, Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach i...
Employee performance in the water and sanitation sector is crucial for ensuring the effective delivery of essential services to communities. This study investigates the impacts of motivation on employee performance within this sector, focusing on Homabay Water and Sanitation Services (HOMAWASCO), Homa Bay County, Kenya. The research objectives are to determine the effects of rewards, incentives, and the nature of work on employee performance. Through a mixed-methods approach invol...
The paper presents an in-depth analysis of the evolution over time of Facebook and its diverse influence on several facets of human existence, encompassing social interaction, dissemination of information, commerce, politics, cultural dynamics, confidentiality, psychological well-being, and technological advancements. Mark Zuckerberg established Facebook in 2004 as a social networking tool primarily targeting university students. Over time, it has expanded into a worldwide sensation, attracti...
Abstract The term ocean strategy as introduced by the authors Renee Mauborgne & W. Chan Kim of the very famous research paper as well as book published Blue ocean strategy [1], where the term ocean means market and the strategy in reference of being blue focuses on creating a very new segment which is yet to be developed as a full fledge market and termed the other industrial strategies to be as red ocean strategies. Excessive exploitation of existing demands by making a better offer to...
Solid waste management (SWM) is an important indicator for overall health of citizens and environment of the locality. In modern civil society, SWM has been a serious issue in economic development, environmental degradation and human health. One of the main reasons of solid waste generation beyond imagination is rapid urbanisation, industrialization, exponential increase in use of plastics, improved standard of living etc. SWM has no longer been an issue ,limited to urban cities and clusters ...
Abstract The Nigerian government places emphasis on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for socio- economic development and employment generation. Consequently, owners/managers of SMEs in private sector adopt various strategies in order to achieve these set objectives. One of the strategies that can be of immense benefit is the adoption of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) practices. However, existing studies on SHRM are mostly concerned with financial institutions and big companie...
Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the challenges of pandemic on selected small and medium enterprises in Nigeria, with a view to ascertaining the need to making tremendous effort in addressing the economic impact of COVID-19. The primary objective of this paper is to explicitly make a shift by building a comprehensive theoretical basis for the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs in order to shift forward for post-COVID-19 economy recovery in the country. This study used thematic anal...
This study examined the impact of financial inclusion on financial performance of listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. The study measured financial inclusion using Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Financing, Rural Financing, Number of branches of DMBs, Pricing and Usage of banking services, while performance was measured with return on assets (ROA). This study adopted ex-post facto research design. The population of the study comprised of the 14 listed deposit money banks on the ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess the process flow and data management within engineering departments of Huawei Technologies. The problem solved in this project was the challenge associated with product data management system within the engineering departments of Huawei Technologies. The methods adopted to address the problem were; the use of the mixed research approach (i.e; both qualitative and quantitative) for data gathering and analyses. Also, 100 employees were the main ...
ABSTRACT System automation is usually applied to improve customs performance. System automation plays a significant role in simplifying and harmonizing borders and administrative procedures. It leads to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in the customs system. The poor customs performance at the port of Mombasa can be attributed to lengthy procedures of customs clearance, rapid growth of container trade, frequent KRA and KPAIT system breakdown, a gateout process that is slow and slow con...
ABSTRACT This piece of writing is a reflection of the skills acquired in during the initial learning stage of module on strategic operation management and operational research modules together with critical analysis of an operations manager in a company, Morrisons. Hence, the write up is divided into two key sections that fall into the categories of reflective learning and critical analysis of an operations managers job in a company called Morrisons. The students are expected to make effort t...
The aim of this study was to establish the determinants that influence the growth of second-hand products enterprises. Small business enterprises (SBEs) are faced with threat of failure with past statistics indicating that three out of five fail within the first few months. The second-hand products enterprises studied were appraised with respect to the financial features and non-financial features that influence growth. The objective was achieved by employing descriptive research design. The ...
AbstractThe competitiveness of supply chain operations is heightened and supports business. Digitalization is also helping to achieve a competitive edge by enhancing the overall performance. The objective of this research is investigated implementation of digitalization augment the effectiveness of operations and enable associations attain competitive edge by enhancing their supply chain capabilities. The data was gathered through questionnaire with a sample of 322 executives and managers...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate Gish Abay TVET College trainees’ innovative skills and their business startup. The trainees’ innovative skills, their state of business startup, and the association between them along with determinants of business startup were investigated. To address these specific purposes, primary data were collected from TVET trainees as target respondents. A survey research design was employed frame the data collected from a total of 207 sele...