ABSTRACT The banking industry in Kenya is highly competitive with many players such that only those banks that are able to rethink their strategies remain competitive and are able to survive. The study set to establish how strategic responses affected organizational competitiveness by examining the case of KCB Bank Group Ltd Kenya. Specifically, the study focused on: determining the influence of training and development strategy on organizational competitiveness at KCB Bank Group Ltd Ken...
Various attempts have been made with the aim of to exploring the significance of Corporate Social responsibility across numerous organizations throughout the world. However, there is limited literature that exists about the significant influence of corporate social responsibility on organization performance in Kenya. The goal of this study was to explore the influence of Social Corporate Responsibility on organization Performance. It specifically sought to establish the influence of phil...
These innovations by microfinance have increased efficiency of doing business. It remains largely unclear whether microfinance banks are adequately innovative in their operations given that the number of branches and their clientele base are continuously limited in growth and expansion in Nairobi County. Performance and growth are related in that a firm cannot grow if it fails to post sound performance. The general objective of the study was to determine financial innovation and perform...
ABSTRACT The researcher carried out research on the assessment of determinants of growth of Savings and Credit Co-operatives in Kenya: A Case of Dagoretti District in Kenya. The research focused on challenges that face co-operatives as they grow and the effect on quality of services offered to the members. The research established how organizations grow and identified growth strategies for business entities that do apply to Saccos in Dagoretti also. The researcher mainly looked at growth thro...
Small and medium enterprises globally have donated to macroeconomic visions of nations and their development is important for markets that are competitive and competence, absorption of labor and produce. Some elements are supposed to be connected through working efficiencies and other segments interventions like formation of an enabling lawful and approach framework, facilitation of access to markets, investments of capital, offering trainings, development of infrastructure, building cap...
With increasing competition and the economy heading towards globalization, the trend on acquisitions are expected to rise at a much larger scale with the aim of achieving a competitive edge in the financial industry in Kenya. The study aimed at investigating the implications of acquisitions on non-financial performance of the acquisition of Giro bank ltd by I&M Bank Ltd. The study was guided by specific objectives: to establish the influence of Synergy effects on non-financial performanc...
Most of the road contractors in Kenya have been unable to provide effective services specifically in the maintenance of road. There have existed a sharp criticism against their performance where the Government has come up with strategies like performance contracting, setting up state authorities like KeNHA, KURA, KeRRA and KRB so as to solve this sad state of affairs and also to oversee Contractors performance. The research aimed at developing the impact of project organisation framework...
Small and medium enterprises are generally regarded as the primary driver of national development in developed and developing economies; contributing both to their sustainable growth and the creation of employment. In Ghana, SMEs constitute about 92% of enterprises, fund about 70% to the country’s gross domestic product and absorb about 60% of the labour force. Owing to this, the Ghanaian government showed its commitment to ensuring that SMEs performed better as a result of the support...
ABSTRACT Given the turbulent nature and unpredictable environment facing many organizations today, management of change must be critically put into consideration by managers of any organization and form important component of strategy-making. In universities, the pressure for change comes from all sides, government initiatives, the need for efficiency, improving the quality of student learning, intense competition and ever-changing environment make change a permanent condition in all ins...
ABSTRACT Globally, successful operation of the firm is dependent on sound management of cash receipts, payments and balances. The study sought to establish the effect of cash management practices on profitability of star rated hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Hotels in Kenya have been performing poorly due to dwindling profitability that has been blamed on cash management problems. However, few studies have been carried out to establish whether cash management is leading to dwindling pro...
The aim of every hotel is to deliver quality service that matches customers’ expectations in any service encounter at the same time remaining profitable. The hotel industry in Kenya is faced with competition emanating from a competitive market described by globalization, changing, and soaring consumer demand for quality services, emerging touristic destinations, and increased value for their money. The hotel industry has now become more competitive than ever before and meeting customer...
ABSTRACT Fish farming continues to be the fast growing animal production industry and this rate of expansion must continue if aquaculture was to satisfy global demand for fish products. Kitui County which is largely arid and semi-arid land has not been left out in ensuring that fish farming develops to bridge the gap as a source of alternative livelihood to the local community. The main objective of the research study was to determine marketing strategies of commercial fish farming in Kitui C...
Decentralization has not only transformed the structure of government but has also essentially altered the political scenery in Kenya. The country has witnessed a gradual but comprehensive transfer of power, responsibilities and resources from the central to local governments. The exercise began as a shift from appointed to elected councillors and leaders, initially of residence committees, and then later of local councils that have been formed in rural areas and urban wards as vehicles ...
ABSTRACT The quality of housing projects in Kenya has been deteriorating without sufficient informing reasons especially from empirical literature. This is manifested in numerous cases of buildings collapsing across Kenya. This study will investigate the effects of contract management practices on the performance of housing construction projects in Nairobi county Kenya. The objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of the following contract management practices on the perfo...
ABSTRACT Organizations operate to achieve their objectives including making profits and growth. Since they operate in the external turbulent and competitive environment, they do not always perform as expected. Fortunately, there are development and management strategies and interventions firms can adopt to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. When a company does not perform as expected, questions can arise concerning its use of improvement/change strategies. Airtel Kenya has been under...