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Effect of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance: A Case Study of Listed Manufacturing Firms at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(International Journal of Management, 2016)The main purpose of this research project was to examine the effect of working capital management on the financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The specific objectives of this study ... -
Effective use of monitoring and evaluation systems in managing HIV/AIDS related projects: A case study of local NGOS in Kenya
(Science Journal of Business and Management, 2014)Close monitoring and evaluation during implementation leads to projects success. This study sought to determine how effectively the HIV/AIDS projects implemented by NGOs in Kenya are monitored and evaluated as laid down ... -
EFFECTS OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE ON FOREIGN TRADE IN FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN KENYA A CASE STUDY OF VIPINGO SISAL ESTATE
(2015)The desire of every firm is to maximize its profits among other objectives. Exchange rate which is one of the variables that affect the profitability of a firm especially the ones that deal with foreign trade, if not ... -
Effects of Inventory Management Techniques on Procurement Performance
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2019-08)Inventory is a key determinant of procurement success in either private or public organizations since inventory is an asset and an expense to hold. Determining the required level to be held at each and every time required ... -
THE EFFECTS OF MOTIVATION ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT OCEANFREIGHT (EA) LIMITED
(International journal of Multidisciplinary Research and information, 2015)Employee motivation is a vital aspect in managing employee performance. Furthermore, when employees are fully energized they tend to have passion for their jobs leading to increased outputs. There are several variables ... -
Effects of Pay and Work Environment on Employee Retention: A Study of Hotel Industry in Mombasa County
(2015-10-02)Travel and Tourism Industry is one of the fastest growing industry in the world contributing a colossal US $6 trillion dollars in 2011 and creating 5 million new jobs (Travel and Tourism Economic Impact Report, 2012). ... -
EFFECTS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DRIVERS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A SURVEY OF THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN KENYAN COAST
(International Journal of Arts and Commerce, 2013)This study seeks to examine the effects of Strategic Management drivers on the performance of classified hotels in Kenyan Coast. The specific objectives are the effects of: customer relationship management strategy, ... -
Efficacy of Monitoring and Evaluation Function in Achieving Project Success in Kenya: A Conceptual Framework
(Science Journal of Business and Management, 2015)This paper sets out to review literature on the efficacy of monitoring and evaluation in achieving project success in Kenya. Several studies have been carried out with an aim of determining the critical success factors ... -
Efficacy of Monitoring and Evaluation Function in Achieving Project Success in Kenya: A Conceptual Framework
(science publishing group, 2015-05)This paper sets out to review literature on the efficacy of monitoring and evaluation in achieving project success in Kenya. Several studies have been carried out with an aim of determining the critical success factors ... -
Financial Deepening And Economic Competitiveness In Kenya: The Strides To Being An Economic Power House
(International Journal of Information Technology and Management ·, 2013-10)Economists have long held the view that financial deepening and economic development are closely intertwined. Kenya’s development blue print, Vision 2030, is anchored on this belief and aims to create a vibrant, globally ... -
Financial Effects of Depletion of Mangrove Forest on the Performance of Micro Finance Community Based Organizations -The Case Study of Wajomvu Community in Kenyan Coast
(2015)This paper discusses the Financial Effects of Depletion of Mangrove Forest on the Performance of Micro Finance Community Based Organizations. Microfinance programmes are seen as a means for such communities to gain access ... -
Financial Innovation as a Competitive Strategy
(Journal of Modern Accounting and Auditing, 2013-07)The world business environment is rapidly changing and becoming intensely competitive. In this context, most organizations are realizing that knowledge is the most important resource in creating sustainable competitive ... -
THE IMPACT OF LEVERAGE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED NON FINANCIAL FIRM IN KENYA
(2015)Literature available shows that financial performance is known variable on Listed Non financial firms in developed economies. This study sought to establish the effects of Leverage on financial performance of listed ... -
INTERMEDIATION EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA; A Data Envelopment and Malmquist Productivity Index Analysis
(Economics & Finance Review, 2013)This paper analyses the intermediation efficiency and productivity of Kenyan commercial banks between 2001 and 2011. It is anchored on the research evaluating the intermediation efficiency and productivity of commercial ... -
PRACTICES INFLUENCING CREATIVE ACCOUNTING AMONG CORPORATIONS LISTED IN NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(2015)Creative accounting is a vice that has led to collapse of several companies both in internationally and here in Kenya. The raison d'être for this study was to assess the practices influencing creative accounting among ... -
Relationship Between Dividend Payouts and Firm’s value in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2015)the main purpose of this research is to verify the relationship between dividend payout and the firm’s value in Kenya. The literature on dividend policy has produced a large body of theoretical and empirical research, ... -
The Role of Value-based Management Tools on the Performance of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Sciedu Press, 2013)The purpose of this paper was to determine the role of value-based management tools namely the Balanced scorecard and selected organizational factors on the performance of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. ... -
A study to explore internal auditors’ compliance with Quality Assurance Standards: A case of state owned corporations in Kenya
(International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 2012-01-07)The Internal Audit Department in any organization (including State Owned Corporations) has a role of assisting the management in achieving their objectives and adding value to organizational operations by evaluating ... -
Tax Avoidance and Evasion as a Factor Influencing ‘Creative Accounting Practice’ Among Companies in Kenya
(Journal of Business Studies Quarterly, 2012)Creative accounting is carried out with an objective of making the company appear to be financially stronger or weaker depending on the management’s aspirations. This practice is considered professionally unethical in ... -
Tax Avoidance and Evasion as a Factor Influencing ‘Creative Accounting Practice’ Among Companies in Kenya
(Journal of Business Studies, 2012)Creative accounting is carried out with an objective of making the company appear to be financially stronger or weaker depending on the management’s aspirations. This practice is considered professionally unethical in ...
