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Fostering Entrepreneurship in Kenya: The Role of Association
(International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2015-03)This paper presents some empirical findings on fostering entrepreneurship through association, Sambut Self Help Group (SSHG) in Uasin Gishu in Kenya. Using a sample of fifty (n=50), the paper specifically ... -
EXPLORING HOSTILE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AS A MODERATOR IN THE EFFECT OF INNOVATION ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
(15th International Conference on African Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, 2015-05)Using entrepreneurship orientation- performance relationship theory, we explore the effect of hostile business environment (HBE) in moderating the relationship between innovation and financial performance of manufacturing ... -
Performance Management and Employee Retention in Universities in Kenya
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2015-06-18)Performance management is the process of setting goals, evaluating performance of employees, training and developing employees in a bid to retain them on job. The totality of practice of performance management is an issue ... -
Effecting Training to Entrepreneurs: Use of Vouchers
(Research Academy of Social Sciences, 2015-08-31)This paper describes the use of vouchers in effecting training to established entrepreneurs of MSEs in Kisumu and Luanda in Kenya, a case of demand side financing. The study's main objective was to examine the ... -
EFFECT O F SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL SELECTION PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEES’ PERFORMANCE O F KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY
(European Journal of Business and Innovation Research, 2016-08)The main objective of this study was to examine the effect of scientific personnel selection on the performance of employees at Kenya Ports Authority. The study specifically sought to determine ... -
Budgetary Control And Financial Performance In Public Institutions Of Higher Learning In Western Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 2016-08)The objective of the study is to establish effect of budgetary control on financial performance of public institutions of higher learning. This study was conducted in institutions of higher learning in ... -
Exploring Effects of Marketing on Corporate Performance of a Public Company in an Emerging Market
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research, 2016-11)Applying the marketing ethics framework, we explore the effect of marketing ethics on corporate performance of a public company in emerging market. Specifically, the paper explores marketing ... -
BEYOND-THE-DIPOLE EFFECTS IN STRONG-FIELD P HOTOIONIZATION USING SHORT INTENSE LASER PULSES
(Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2016-11-03)The development of free-electron lasers and new generation light sources is enabling therealisation of high intensities and short pulse durations exceeding the currently attain-able∼1023W cm−2 and atto second time scale ... -
Relationship between Social bonds and Customer value in commercial Banks in Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Management Invention, 2017)This study sought to empirically examine the influence of social bonds on customer value in commercial banks in Kenya. The social bonds examined in this study are communication with customers (CC), creation of ... -
Exploring the motivation behind leakage of internal audit reports (whistle blowing) in the public sector in Kenya
(International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, 2017-07)The objective of this study was to explore the various motivators behind the leakage of audit reports in public sector in Kenya. Leakage of information was considered as a mild act of whistle blowing. This study made use ... -
INFLUENCE OF PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTIONS; A CASE STUDYOF COAST PROVINCIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
(2018-07-06)The need for enhanced performance standards in healthcare institutions in Kenya has necessitated implementation of performance management systems that serve as a guide to and check for performance. This has been instigated ... -
EFFECT OF LOAN PORTFOLIO GROWTH ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(2018-07-06)Loans comprise the single largest asset for commercial banks. To grow the banks’ assets bank managers focus on growing the amount of loans granted by the bank. The general objective of this study was to evaluate the effect ... -
EFFECT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE DETERMINANTS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS LISTED AT NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA
(2018-07-06)A review of empirical literatures on capital structure determinants reveals that there exists conflicting results about the correlation of capital structure determinants and financial performance of firms. Therefore, the ... -
EFFECT OF LEARNING ORGANIZATION ON PERFORMANCEOF LOGISTICS FIRMS IN MOMBASA COUNTY
(2018-07-06)This research aimed at establishing the effect of Learning Organization on the performance of logistics firms in Mombasa County. The specific objectives of the study were: to establish the effect of individual level learning, ... -
EFFECT OF TALENT MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(2018-07-06)The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of talent management on employee performance of Commercial State Corporations. The specific objectives addressed were; todetermine the effect of talent development on ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF CAREER DEVELOPMENT ON ACADEMIC STAFF PERFORMANCE IN KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN COAST REGION
(2018-07-09)The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of career development on academic staff performance in Kenyan public universities in Coast Region. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the influence ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING PROCUREMENT LAW COMPLIANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KWALE COUNTY OFKENYA
(2018-07-09)The research was carried out to determine factors affecting procurement law compliance in public secondary schools in Kwale County. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effects of organizational ... -
Influence of Supply Chain Technological Integration on the Performance of Formal Manufacturing Firms in Mombasa County, Kenya
(2024)Technological integration within the supply chain has emerged as a pivotal determinant for the growth and competitiveness of manufacturing companies amidst the rapidly evolving business landscape. However, in Kenya, ... -
Innovation Hub as a Catalyst for Research(er)-Led Innovation Outputs
(2024-03)Despite the benefits of having an innovation hub in a university and the calls by the stakeholders in the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM) Strategic Plan 2018-2022, there is no conducive physical space within the ... -
The ICT-Artefact in Capability Approach: Analysing an ICT- enabled, Renewable Energy Intervention, in Rural Kenya
(2024-04)This paper proposes a novel conceptualisation that holistically places the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Artefact in Capability Approach (CA). The conceptualisation harmonises the different views about ...