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Assessment of the role of reverse logistics on supply chain optimization: a case of plastic manufacturing firms in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)The plastic industry in Kenya is currently facing a pivotal moment, contending with numerous challenges that hinder its sustainability and operational effectiveness. Plastic firms in Kisumu face inefficiencies in supply ... -
Perceptions of service outsourcing on organizational performance in manufacturing sector in Kenya: a case of Mayfair bakery Kisumu
(Maseno University, 2025)Since the 1990s, outsourcing has been a topic of discussion and has drawn interest from corporate entities worldwide. The advent of globalization has led to a widespread adoption of outsourcing by corporate entities, mostly ... -
Effect of working capital management strategies on financial performance of Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company
(Maseno University, 2025)Working capital management is a critical driver of a firm’s liquidity, profitability, and long-term financial stability. While past studies have examined its application in manufacturing and small and medium-sized enterprises, ... -
Effect of community-based microfinance services in financial empowerment of small-scale women traders in Kisumu west sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Kenya’s microfinance outreach continues to grow steadily, playing a vital role in the 15% share that Sub-Saharan Africa contributes to global microfinance. Among its most transformative impacts is the empowerment of women: ... -
Influence of work life balance practices on performance of women employees at tier one commercial banks in Nairobi Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025)Achieving work-life balance is especially important for women, as they often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities in both the workplace and the home. Balancing work and family responsibilities can be particularly ... -
Effect of electronic revenue collection on financial performance of county government of Siaya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-13)Revenue collection among the devolved units has drawn interest from around the world. Some developing African nations like Ghana introduced devolved governments with collection of own source revenue as part of their ... -
The impact of value added tax reforms on price stability in Sugar firms: a case study of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2025-11-12)Price stability refers to a condition where money maintains its value over a considerable period of time, by allowing money to mitigate cost efficiency, control inflationary trends and maintain economic developments, and ... -
Effect of working capital management on operational performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Kisumu County
(Maseno University, 2019)Working capital management is a very important component of corporate finance because it directly involves the planning and controlling of current assets and liabilities in a manner that eliminates the risk of inability ... -
Effect of strategic flexibility on performance of sugar companies in western region, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)This study delves into how strategic flexibility influences the performance of state-owned sugar companies in Kenya's Western region. Strategic flexibility is crucial for organizations to navigate market uncertainties ... -
Effect of cash transfers on achievement of selected sustainable development goals among female-headed households in Siaya county, Kenya
(2024)Poverty, hunger and lack of access to clean water and sanitation is high among developing economies derailing achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Cash transfers provide social protection to the vulnerable. Kenya’s ... -
Analysing the organizational culture on performance of small and medium enterprises in Kisumu county, Kenya.
(Maseno university, 2024)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which make up 95% of firms and employ 60% of the labor force, are crucial to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the 1989 founding of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). ... -
Effect of public education expenditure and per capita income on gender parity in Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Education is widely recognized as a crucial catalyst for economic development due to its capacity to cultivate human capital, a fundamental factor in fostering economic progress. To effectively attain the sustainable ... -
Contribution of micro credit loans on loan portfolio quality of deposit taking saccos in Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Savings and Credit Cooperatives were invented in German to promote savings and curb the exorbitant interest rates that was being charged to the indebted rural poor. Despite this nobble idea, micro credit loans portfolio ... -
Effects of Covid 19 response policies on strategic government deliveries in agriculture and food security sector in Kenya: A case of Kisumu county
(Maseno university, 2024)The performance of the Strategic Government Deliveries (SGDs) in Kenya has demonstrated inconsistent progression over the period 2012 to 2021.Strategic Government Deliveries being a portfolio of interventions consisting ... -
Work life balance and employee performance in hotels in Kisumu City
(Maseno university, 2024)Globally, it has been unanimously accepted that work-life balance results in satisfied workers so that employees do not consider work as an affliction to them. Hence, work-life balance is a modern phenomenon that cannot ... -
Relationship between auditing practices and financial performance of star rated hotels in Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Auditing practices aim to minimize financial losses and pilferage through misstatement of financial records in a firm. The hotel industry has proved to be very competitive globally, with worrying declining trends being ... -
Effect of capital budgeting practices and financial performance of youth owned businesses in Kisumu Central sub-county
(Maseno university, 2024)Capital budgeting techniques are essential tools for financial decision-making, particularly in assessing the viability of long-term investments. These techniques provide a systematic approach to evaluating the expected ... -
Effect of partnership sourcing on the performance of supply chain management in Busia county government, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2024)Partnership sourcing implies a radical change in the way people work, joint decision making and collaborative activities. The operation of the supply chain management in Busia County Government is not performing optimally ... -
An analysis of effect of unethical practices on supply chain Performance among county governments in Kenya, a case of County Government of Kisumu
(Maseno University, 2023)All government agencies have fallen victim to procurement irregularities at some point. The Auditor General's report for Kisumu County for the fiscal years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 details improper contract awards, payments ... -
An analysis of the effect of supplier relationship management Practices on procurement performance among counties in Kenya. A case of Kakamega county government
(Maseno University, 2023)Signs of poorly managed supplier relationships include late delivery, subpar goods, duplicated raw materials, and repeated legal threats from suppliers owing to unpaid invoices. The firm risks losing both its most valuable ...
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