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Electronic Ordering and its Effect on Tendering Process Efficiency in Public Universities in Kenya
(East African Journal of Business and Economics, 2024-07)E-procurement, indicated as an emerging trend in procurement, promises various benefits including cost reduction, improved efficiency, and transparency. However, its uptake and effectiveness within the tendering processes ... -
The nature and extent of adoption of climate-smart agriculture technologies in Murang’a County, Kenya: A case of Kiharu Constituency
(Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 2023-09)Climate-smart farming, regenerative farming techniques and carbon farming are gaining popularity worldwide due to their potential to improve food and nutrition security. Kenya’s agriculture is largely rain-fed and characterized ... -
Influence of Supplier Debarment on Service Delivery of Water Companies in Murang’a County
(2023-09)The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of supplier debarment on service delivery of water companies in Murang’a County. The agency theory served as the foundation for this study. The employed a descriptive ... -
Role of Public Procurement Preference Scheme on the Growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nyamira County, Kenya
(2023-08)The focus of the study is to investigate the role of public procurement preference schemes in enhancing the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises. The general objective of the study was: To investigate the role of ... -
Electronic Tendering and Organizational Performance of Parastatals in Nakuru County
(2023)E-tendering plays a key role in ensuring that the best suppliers are selected for a continuous supply of better-quality products and services. The study focused on the role of e-tendering through online registration of ... -
Panacea or Pacifier. Faith-Based Perspective on the Management of Cattle Rustling among Pastoral Communities in Kenya
(2022-09)The research study focused on the state and non-state policies employed to manage cattle rustling among pastoral communities in Kenya. The general objective was an evaluation of the interface between state and non-state ... -
Factors Influencing the Capital Structure of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kapenguria Town, West Pokot County in Kenya
(2017-07)The purpose of this project was to investigate the factors that influence the capital structure of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) operating in Kapenguria Town. The capital structure that an enterprise chooses is bound ... -
Effects of Product Differentiation Strategies on Firm Product Performance: A Case of Kenya Seed Company (KSC), Kitale
(2015-09)Firms within the same industry have been selling products that are good substitutes for each other, yet it is commonly the case that no firm within the industry sells a product that is identical to that sold by a competing ... -
Effects of Retained Profits on Performance of Supermarkets in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.
(2018-04)This study analyzed effects of financing structure on financial performance of supermarkets. The study aimed to specifically determine the effect of retained profits on performance of supermarkets. The study was informed ... -
Electronic Tender Advertisement System on Operational Performance of Small & Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(2023-07-03)he aim of the study was to evaluate how the electronic tender advertisement system affects the the operational performance of SMEs in Kenya. Schumpeter’s theory of entrepreneurship has been applied to ground the study. A ... -
Supplier’s Past Performance Criteria and its Effect on Procurement Performance in County Governments in Kenya
(2023-07-04)The major focus of the study is to investigate the supplier selection criteria and its effect on procurement performance in county governments. The specific objective was to examine the effect of supplier’s past performance ... -
Evaluation of Industrial Attachment Training of Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply management students, Murang’a University of Technology
(Novelty Journals, 2023-05)An Industrial Attachment is a structured, college-graded work experience in a professional work setting during which the student applies and acquires knowledge and skills. It involves the application of learnt skills in ... -
Effect of Complaints Handling by Consumer Federation of Kenya on Consumer Protection in Commercial Banks of Kenya
(2023-03)Despite the growth of the financial services industry, the formulation of consumer protection legislation has not been done in many jurisdictions. This calls for the need for basic protections for the clients of financial ... -
The impact of authentic leadership on employees' organizational citizenship behavior in Ethiopia public service
(2021-09)There has been an increased recognition that more attention needs to be paid to authentic leadership as it emphasizes positive psychological behavior. Organizational citizenship behavior is crucial in the public service, ... -
The relationship between mission and performance of Christian faith-based hotels in Kenya
(2022-05)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the mission and Performance of Christian Faith-Based Hotels (CFBHs) in Kenya. Mission defines a significant long-term direction for the organization. There ... -
Effect of Entrepreneur’s Attributes on Financial Performance of Private Security Firms in Kenya.
(2022-06)The study investigated the effect of entrepreneur attributes on the financial performance of private security firms Kenya. Further, the research employed a descriptive survey research design with a census of 75 private ... -
The Effect of Identified Social ICT Platforms on Prevalence of Conflicts in Kenya
(2022-05)Information Communication Technology contributes immensely to the world economy. In Developed countries, ICT innovations are utilized for safety, economic improvement and health while much is yet to be realized in developing ... -
Effect of Profitability on Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by Financial Institutions in Kenya: A Case Study of Equity Bank, Central Kenya
(2021-05)Businesses have in the recent past been awakened by the ever-growing competition in market share and in extreme exit from the market. The small and medium enterprises (SMES) have not been spared and have therefore sought ... -
Effect of Career Counselling on Employee Performance in Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company Limited
(Published by Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication (BEIESP), 2022-04)Career counseling is a career development initiative in which career education is provided to workers by career counselors to help them appreciate their motivations, explain their objectives, commit to action, navigate ... -
THE EFFECT OF IMPROVED REVENUE-COLLECTION EFFICIENCY STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WSPS IN KENYA: A CASE NYAHURURU WATER AND SANITATION COMPANY, NYAHURURU, KENYA
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (4), 1335 – 1341., 2019)This study analyzed the effect of improved revenue-collection efficiency strategy on the performance of WSPs in Kenya; case of Nyahururu Water and Sanitation Company (NYAHUWASCO), Nyahururu. The study used descriptive ...