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EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF MORAL HAZARD IN NIGERIAN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME

The grant difference of lifestyle indices which constitute moral hazard discussed between other ministries who hold health insurance policy and ministry of Justice who don’t is significant (75). If I have health insurance that takes care of my bills, then I have less incentives to invest in maintaining my health because when I get sick the financial consequences will be borne by someone else, therefore, I am going to eat, smoke more, drink more, exercise less and be merry. I am going to cho...

THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF SECRETARIAL PROFESSION IN THE NIGERIAN CIVIL SERVICE (A CASE STUDY OF SOME MINISTRIES IN YENAGOA

ABSTRACT The Nigerian civil service faces some problems in the lack of qualified and inadequate working environment for secretaries working in the ministries. This paper identifies the problems and prospects of the secretarial profession in the Nigerian civil service. It gives prospect such as modern technology and information systems relevant for secretaries working in the ministries. It evaluates the availability of modern office technology for secretaries, promotions and trainings a...

THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECTS OF SECRETARIAL PROFESSION IN THE NIGERIAN CIVIL SERVICE (A CASE STUDY OF SOME MINISTRIES IN YENAGOA

Abstract The Nigerian civil service faces some problems in the lack of qualified and inadequate working environment for secretaries working in the ministries. This paper identifies the problems and prospects of the secretarial profession in the Nigerian civil service. It gives prospect such as modern technology and information systems relevant for secretaries working in the ministries. It evaluates the availability of modern office technology for secretaries, promotions and trainings ...

HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF STEEL AND TUBES LTD INDUSTRIES, NAKAWA, KAMPALA

The study aims at examining the effect of human resource planning on organizational productivity in Steel and tubes industries Uganda limited. The Specific Objectives of the Study include; (i) To identify the key factors influencing human resource planning practices effectiveness in Steel and Tubes Ltd Industries; (ii) To assess the current human resource planning practices influencing organizational productivity in Nakawa, Kampala; (iii) To examine the relationship between human resource pla...

Controlling loan quality: the management of non-performing loan portfolios in Kenya

Abstract/Overview The traditional function of commercial banks is to accept deposits and extend credits. These two areas continue to be the mainstay of commercial banking even today. The banking function is an intermediary role between depositors (savers) and borrowers. The money used to extend credit to a large extent belongs to the depositors. Taking savers money and lending it to borrowers works quite well for all the parties until the loan becomes non-performing. A loan is said to be ...

Influence influence of politics on growth of small and medium enterprises in Kibuye market, Kenya

Abstract/Overview The study sought to investigate the influence of politics on growth of small and medium enterprises in Kibuye market of Kisumu city, Kenya. The statement of the problem was that SME’s within Kibuye market operate on small and temporary structures with poor sanitation and inadequate infrastructural facilities hence the study focussed on political factors on planning of SME’s operation structures in Kibuye market, roles of political leaders on the growth of SME’s in ...

Employee attributes, organisational factors, time management tendencies, and employee performance in chartered universities in kenya

Abstract/Overview The concept of time is as a major topic for organizational and management research. This research investigates the influence of time management tendencies and organizational factors on the relationship between employee attributes and performance. The one-sizefits-all approach to management for ensuring maximum employee performance is no longer an appropriate strategy (Riccucci, 2002). University staff are always under great pressure to conduct research, publish articles,...

Influence of credit risk on shareholder market value of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange

Abstract This study examines the influence of credit risk on the shareholder market value of commercial banks listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A mixed-method approach and concurrent design were used in this study. Logistic regression was performed to ascertain the influence of credit risk on shareholder market value of commercial banks listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange as a quantitative method and processes tracing as a qualitative approach to trace the causal mechanism by ...

Cash management practice, SACCO size and Kenya’s deposit taking saving and credit co-operatives financial sustainability

Abstract Deposit taking Savings and Credit Co-operatives (SACCO) are solution to social dilemmas like abject poverty, living standards and unemployment. Nevertheless, 14 percent do not maintain sound cash management practices despite SACCOs oversight authority in Kenya offering guidelines and supervision to the enterprises that would assist in maintaining their financial sustainability. This necessitated for the evaluation of the moderating effect of SACCO size on cash management practice an...

Interest rate Risk and Value of the Firm among Private Equity Firms in Frontier Markets: Insights from Deposits Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Kenya

Abstract Savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) form an integral part of the financial sector across the globe. However, in pursuit of their wealth creation goals, these cooperatives are exposed to numerous risks that threaten their performance and survival. One such risk is interest rate risk arising from variations in interest rates as a result of unpredictable movements in interest rates. This variation in interest rates may adversely affect the value of such institutions. In spite of t...

Effect of Stakeholder Involvement on Change Management in the National Police Service in Nakuru County, Kenya

Abstract This study intendedto determine effect of stakeholder involvement on change management in National Police Service in Nakuru County. The study was guided by stakeholder’s theory. The study employed descriptive survey design and correlational research design. The target population was 65 respondents comprising of 1 County commander and 9 Divisional commanders under The Kenya Police category, 1 County commander, 11 District commanders, 33 Divisional commanders under The administratio...

Influence of Lean Quality Management on Operational Performance of Third Party Port-Centric Logistics Firms in Kenya

Abstract This research paper largely explored lean quality as proposed by luminaries of lean concept. The study aim was to propose and test conceptual model of the relationship between lean quality and operational performance of third-party port-centric logistics (3PL) firms in Kenya. The objective was to determine the relationship between quality management and operational performance of third-party port-centric logistic firms in Kenya and test the hypothesis (H0) that there is no significa...

Influence of Alternative Financing on the Relationship between Managerial Competency and Efficiency of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya

Abstract Worldwide, Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) exhibit inimitable financial needs. While SMEs remain fundamental to economic growth, their mortality rate in Kenya approaches 90% by the second year, mainly owing to lack of credit. However, scholarly endeavors exploring the impact of alternative finance (AF) on managerial competency -efficiency nexus for manufacturing SMEs have received little attention in Kenya. To resolve this conundrum, a thorough study to investigate how AF i...

The Relationship Between Information Sharing and Quality Management in the Small and Medium Beef Enterprises in Kenya

Abstract Research on organization economics reports a general trend towards information sharing in food supply chains. Business globalization and efficient communication via Information Technology, have forced food enterprises to turn towards a more cooperative behavior. While this change to cooperative data communication has occurred in other supply chains, it is not common in beef supply chains. Studies have shown that efficient coordination of chain information enables seamless traceabili...

Effect of Loan Collection Procedures and Loan Default in Microfinance Institutions in Kirinyaga County

Abstract This study examined the performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Kirinyaga County and particularly the women groups affiliated to the Institutions because they are registered as social welfare groups,(save for deposit taking MFI’S) and therefore they are not regarded as financial institutions and hence not registered at all and are also not under the control of Central Bank of Kenya, or the Micro finance regulatory body The Research targeted 300 employees of MFIs under s...


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