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Managerial Factors and Implementation of Performance Contracting Strategy among Selected County Governments of Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The goal of the performance contracts strategy is to increase service quality, enhance resource usage efficiency and institutionalize a performance-oriented culture in the public service. However, having a strategy that ... -
Strategic Determinants on Implementation of County Annual Development Plans among County Government in Kenya. A Survey of Selected Kenyan Counties
(KeMU, 2021-09)Kenya devolved form of governance is in massive transition. Although the county governments are devoting considerable efforts in developing strategic county annual development plans, they are paying less attention on ... -
Influence of Financial Risk Management on Performance of Real Estate Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The present study set out to investigate how the performance of real estate firms is influenced by financial risk management with reference to firms within Nairobi County, Kenya. The study particularly sought to assess ... -
Influence of Strategy Control Practices on Organizational Performance of Firms Within Textile and Apparel Industry, in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2021-09)A strategy assessment and regulation/control practice is the procedure of finding out the efficacy of a particular plan in accomplishing the administrative goals and taking counteractive measures when necessary. Therefore, ... -
Determinants of Strategic Change Implementation among Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The telecommunication companies over the globe are growing very fast and this has been attributed to the strategic change implementation for growth strategies. However, it is disappointing that there are inadequate ... -
Influence of Human Resources Management Strategies on Employee Retention in the Medical Insurance Industry, in Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The most important assets in any institution are human resources. Retention of experienced and efficient employees in a firm is important since it reduces hiring costs. The objective of the research was to determine the ... -
Analysis of Marketing Factors Influencing Banks’ Customer Loyalty: A Survey of Commercial Banks in Nairobi, Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)Customer loyalty is commonly cited as a requirement for providing effective service. Customers compare perceptions to expectations when judging a company's product and service quality. It may be tough to keep a customer ... -
Determinants of Dividend Payout in Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)Saccos' dividend payment strategy varies as to what determines the amount of dividend to pay to its shareholders, how?, and when? While working in the same market climate, some Saccos pay more, while others pay less. The ... -
Organizational Characteristics and Communication Effectiveness of Solar Companies in Kenya
(KeMU, 2021-09)The solar energy sector has been performing poorly in recent years. This poor performance has been attributed to factors such as making poor decisions, implementing inadequate strategies, and ineffective communication. ... -
Effects of Antecedents of Entrepreneurship on Performance of Small and Medium Entreprises in Fitness Sector in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2021-09)Entrepreneurs hold a critical role in the economic growth of any nation because they maximize the use of the factors of production for the benefit of society, create jobs, foster innovation, raise living standards, and ... -
Conflict Management Strategies and Organizational Performance (A Survey of Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi)
(KeMU, 2021-09)Organizational conflict arises when and if an employee thinks that their goals are under threat or is being hindered by another person’s activities. Unresolved or poor handling of conflicts may lead to exit of some ... -
Influence of Internal Controls on Financial Performance of Medium Enterprises in Food Manufacturing Sector in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2021-09)Businesses across the world are faced with the threat of failure with a majority of them not surviving their third anniversary. The majority of these challenges are fraud-related and could be avoided if a strong internal ... -
Assessment of Strategic Healthcare Services Adopted by County Governments in Service Delivery in Level 3 And 4 Public Health Facilities in Laikipia County
(KeMU, 2021-09)Hospitals have a central role in provision of affordable and quality healthcare to citizens. However, as the government of Kenya is making efforts to support this aim, Laikipia County is struggling to achieve this objective. ... -
Effect of spacing and number of plants per hill on growth and yield of Sc duma 43 in the coastal lowlands
(International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2021-09)Maize (zea mays L) is an important cereal grain globally as feed, and food for human and livestock respectively, rated third after wheat and rice in terms of production. The per capita consumption is 103 kg per person ... -
Students’ Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Learners’ Absenteeism in Primary Schools of Oldonyiro Division, Isiolo County
(Journal of Education, 2021-09)Education is viewed as a prime mover of the financial improvement of nations and societies to the extent of 20% of the Domestic Gross Product. This is particularly so, when the learners consistently attend classes, as well ... -
University Education Academic Policies and Students’ Sports Talent Development in Elite Sports in the Universities in Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2021-09)Literature has revealed that United States of America and other European countries associated with monopolization of performance in international sports competitions, like Olympic Games, have collaborated with their ... -
Organisational Culture and Public Service Delivery of Huduma Centres in Kenya
(The International Journal of Business & Management, 2021-09)In Kenya, Huduma centres was established as a result of inefficient public service delivery, which led to corruption and was both time consuming and costly. The study assessed the impact of organizational culture on ... -
The Influence of Institutional Pressures on Strategy Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Selected Counties in Kenya
(Lukenya University Multidisciplinary Journal (LUMJ), 2021-09)This study sought to investigate the influence of institutional pressures on strategy implementation in public secondary schools in the four selected counties in Kenya. The target population was all the public ... -
Influence of Regulative Pressures on Strategy Implementation in Public Secondary Schools in Selected Counties in Kenya
(Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 2021-09)Preparation of strategic plans and their implementation in public secondary schools is mandatory for all schools in Kenya. However, the implementation is a challenge to the majority of the schools hence the need to investigate ... -
How Stock Sourcing Affects Growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Imenti North Sub-County, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2021-09)Procurement optimization has become critical in fostering growth of businesses. Quality goods issued by suppliers generate revenue that translates to economic growth. However, growth of SMEs in Imenti North Sub-County has ...