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Influence of investment appraisal and diversification on portfolio selection in the soft drink industry in Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2015)Economic reports reveal that Western Kenya has 16% poverty depth due to unemployment; sectoral reports reveal that 71% of employment opportunities are created in the informal sector and a long distribution system. Distribution ... -
The role of strategic fit on performance of public universities in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)According to the Human Capital Report 2015, Kenya’s overall human capital index was 57.54, indicating that public universities contribute to economic success. However, Kenya Audit Report 2012/2013 indicated public universities ... -
Effect of HIV/Aids donor funding on health system infrastructure in Siaya county health facilities,Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)In 1994, donor funds only accounted for 8% of the health expenditure. This proportion increased to 16% in 2001/2002 and to 31.0% in 2005/2006. It is estimated that donor expenditure on health in 2008/09 amounted to 40.6% ... -
The influence of informal strategic management modes on performance of small enterprises run by youths in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Effect of corporate governance principles on perfomance of public technical, vocational and entreprenuership training (tvet) institutions in Nyanza region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Performance in TVET institutions increased by 7.5%, with a mean score of 5.803 in 2011. However Nyanza region did not keep pace with the increased performance. Prior studies reveal that the influence of structure of the ... -
Effects of employee voice and characteristics on job satisfaction of security guards in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Globally, managers are concerned about job satisfaction which is affected by employee voice and characteristics. Employee voice are mechanisms allowing employee participation in work-related matters. Poor performance in ... -
Moderating effects of service failure and customer communication on the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction among mobile phone firms in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Worldwide, Telecommunication Industry revenue has reached 2.1 trillion dollars in 2013 and is expected to grow by 3.4% by 2014. In Kenya, the mobile phone sector is growing at 80.5% adoption rate and contributed 12% GDP ... -
Effect of organizational factors on strategic plan implementation: a study of Safaricom company limited
(Maseno University, 2016)Strategic Plan Implementation (SPI) refers to the process of developing an organization-wide strategy that can be executed over the course of a long period of time; usually between one and five years and uses factors such ... -
Effect of motivational factors on employee retention: A case of Kenya Airways limited
(Maseno University, 2016)Business environment has become very competitive due to advances in technology, increased globalization, and changing customer expectation, among others. Retention of key employees remains key remedy in ensuring competitive ... -
Relationship between strategic human resource management practices and performance of sugar firms in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Strategic management literature show that strategic human resources management practices (SHRM) drive firm performance. Prior studies focus on SHRM practices in developed countries but none has been done in the Sugar Sector. ... -
An evaluation of audit committee characteristics and performance of manufacturing and allied firms listed on Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(2016)economic growth and development to Kenyan economy, evidence showing a clear link between audit committee size, independence, gender diversity, and experience on performance of firms is lacking. Studies have argued that a ... -
Effect of Marketing Mix Strategy on the Relationship Between Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction of Customers of Listed Commercial Banks in Nairobi City, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Marketing strategy remains a critical driver of customer satisfaction and competitiveness in the banking industry globally. Despite this, commercial banks in Kenya are yet to attain required customer satisfaction levels. ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance: The Mediating Role of Marketing Communication in Micro-Enterprises in Kericho County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Micro-enterprise sector is paramount to economic growth and development in many countries. In Kenya the sector has provided a steady growth in employment from 67.5%- 83.4% between 2010 and 2014. However; it contributes ... -
Effect of Strategic Change and Firm Characteristics on Performance of Firms In the Alcohol Industry, Kenya
(2017)Strategic change is global-wide and impacts on the content of strategy. The relationship between strategic change and performance reveals an equivocal findings suggesting that the relationship may be affected by factors ... -
Effectiveness of strategic control among commercial Banks in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)According World Bank report banking industry contributes enormously to socio -economic developments of regions and countries. Banks employ, finance and contribute to GDP. However, a report by Central Bank of Kenya indicates ... -
Implementation and effect of integrated financial management information system on public financial management in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Integrated Financial Management Information systems (IFMIS) is believed to enhance Public Sector financial management by providing real-time information used in decision making by managers. However, while other studies ... -
Effect of competitive strategies on non-financial performance of Kenya commercial bank, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The financial sector plays a vital role in economic growth for instance it contributed 83.2% of GDP in 2015. Despite being one of the largest banks with an asset base of KES 366 Billion and KES 266 Billion in customer ... -
Effect of teacher appraisal on academic Performance in Homabay sub-county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Kenya government through Ministry of Education has invested heavily on teacher appraisal with the hope of improving education standards. This has been evidenced through funds directed to the department of Quality Assurance ... -
Effect of credit management practices on loan repayment performance in micro finance institutions in Kisumu town, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Loan Repayment Performance is the ability of a borrower to service his loan effectively as and when loan installments fall due. Whereas the existing microfinance institutions have contributed in bridging the credit access ... -
Influence of enterprise risk management strategies on performance of medium scale businesses in Kisumu city, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)The ability of the management of medium scale enterprises (MEs) to carefully identify the risks that their businesses could face and take appropriate counter-actions will certainly lead to successful and profitable ventures ...