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This study aimed at determining the effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on corporate strategy in selected SACCOs in Nyeri County. The study was motivated by the rising concerns at the pace at which SACCOs are embracing ICT. The process of integration is also haphazard and the use of ICT is rudimentary in the few SACCOs that... Continue Reading

Commercial banks have pivotal role in economic development. They not only create wealth but also, the custodian of resources mobilization and allocation. Global business environment has amplified the need for effective corporate governance; this will not only maximize shareholders wealth but also minimize possibilities of financial distress.... Continue Reading

Improvement of road infrastructure was identified by the Kenyan Government in its Vision 2030 as one of the critical drivers of the country’s economic transformation. Whereas the Government has continued to invest heavily towards road construction, the challenge of delays in completion of road construction projects and cost overruns continue to... Continue Reading

Learning organization concept is learning with a much broader purpose commonly hailed as panacea for organizational success in a dynamic global economy. This focus on learning gives rise to a cognitive approach in which undivided beliefs and insights are viewed as critical influences on organizational effectiveness. This study sought to determine... Continue Reading

Total Quality Management has advanced as an area of great interest to both researchers and practitioners. On a quarterly basis, the Government Press of Kenya, which is the largest of the four public printing firms in Kenya in this study, outputs an average of 10 million units of information products against a target of 12 million units. The top... Continue Reading

Kenya‟s insurance industry leads within the East Africa Community (the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republics of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Burundi, with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania) and is a key player in the COMESA region. Despite this, the penetration of life... Continue Reading

In the era of globalization, market economy, hyper competition and rapid changing environment the success of an organization depends on the strategies adopted to improve Quality Work life of employees. The general objective of this study is to establish the relationship between Quality Work Life and the performance of public health workers at... Continue Reading

The strength of banking systems is key in the stimulation of economic growth and development, creation of employment, domestic and foreign investment and poverty reduction. The banking sector in Kenya has been earmarked as a core pillar for the realization of Vision 2030 of making Kenya a middle-income nation through the provision of financial... Continue Reading

Expanding the manufacturing sector is a major part of the government‟s Vision 2030 economic development plan to transform Kenya into a middle-income country by growing the manufacturing to account for 20% of GDP by 2030 which is nearly twice today‟s level, at 10.6%. Addressing some outstanding constraints in the manufacturing sector is the... Continue Reading

To thrive in the dynamic business environment, business entities have to embrace change as it becomes due. Management of change ensures business survival and also plays a key role in keeping the competitive edge of organizations. In the backdrop of the numerous dynamic shifts characterizing the banking sector environment in Kenya, it is imperative... Continue Reading

Corporate entrepreneurship has been regarded an important element of successful organizations since it has its consequences in increasing productivity, improving best practices, creating new industries, enhancing international competitiveness. Corporate entrepreneurial orientation plays a critical role in influencing bank performance in... Continue Reading

Despite the existence of legal and institutional framework of internal auditing in Isiolo county government, there has been increasing trend of misappropriation of taxpayer money as pointed out in the Auditor General Audit reports. Although it is not documented to have a county with zero cases of misappropriation of public fund, the increasing... Continue Reading

The performance of public universities in Kenya has been on the spotlight for several years now. Public universities have been faced with challenges of insufficient resources yet the number of students enrolled increases every year. These institutions have thus been accused of offering low quality of education leading to increased rates of... Continue Reading

The trading with derivatives has developed over a long period of time though the greatest impact has been felt over the last three decades. Derivatives markets have changed overtime from trading with the simple contracts to very advanced and exotic instruments. Though Kenya has been lagging behind in the derivative markets development, a lot of... Continue Reading

While strategy is a practically central concern in contemporary management, its successful implementation remains an essential challenge for virtually any organization. In situations where the organization‟s environment is changing, the organization itself is faced with a need to change. The fact that local authorities in Kenya were in... Continue Reading

Microfinance institutions in Kenya continue to put in a lot of effort to take microfinance services closer to the people and to MSMEs who do not have opportunities to access formal financial systems. Despite all these efforts, MSMEs have stagnated in terms of growth. It is in this respect this research investigated the contribution of microfinance... Continue Reading

Understanding organizational performance in the construction industry has become more critical due to the stiff competition in the market. This has necessitated the need for learning, invention, innovation, flexibility and how to manage change and knowledge in the construction industry are also some of the critical issues that necessitate... Continue Reading

The public has for long time complained about the performance of customs and border control department due to its numerous complex procedures for clearance of goods imported to the country. This study examines the effectiveness of the computerized system on the performance of Customs and border control department of Kenya Revenue Authority. The... Continue Reading

The Airline industry in Kenya is faced by several challenges. The challenges being faced include diminishing market potential, high fuel prices, safety records, need for skilled human resources, internal liberalization, high taxes and the environment. While looking at the market capacity and potential perspective, intercontinental capacity to and... Continue Reading

Change management is a style of management that aiming to at encourage individuals and organizations to deal effectively with their work place changes. For change management to be successful and positively impact, organizational supervisors or managers should enroll employee participation and understand what motivates their team. Organizations... Continue Reading

Banking sector have had high competition in Kenya due to large number of commercial banks and rising increase of Micro Finance Institution as well as Saving and Credit Cooperative Societies. Customer loyalty is inevitable and each bank straggles to outdo each other in getting the greatest customer numbers leading to them investing in different... Continue Reading

Attitude means a feeling or an opinion about something or someone or a way of behaving that is caused by this feeling or opinion. Knowledge of entrepreneurship is likely to shape the attitude of the young people and  motivate them to start their own business or come up with new innovations in the future without just expecting to end up in the... Continue Reading

Small scale traders are fast growing sectors of the economy due to their simple nature of operations. The growth of this sector of the economy is due to the increase in unemployment rate as a result of increase in population. It is therefore important for the government to tap the revenue from this sector to contribute to the overall revenue of... Continue Reading

This study was to determine factors that influence leadership succession in family owned businesses in Kenya. The overall research problem that was addressed in this study was that despite family owned businesses forming a large part of the economies around the globe, such businesses fail during transitions from one generation to another. Although... Continue Reading

Commercial banks in Kenya have adopted alternative banking platforms that, because alternative banking has become synonymous with commercial banks in Kenya, reflect a change in the delivery of banking and financial services. Although banks have been able to exploit available technology to provide customers with alternative avenues for banking... Continue Reading