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THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A RISK BASED SUPERVISION MODEL AS ADOPTED BY THE KENYAN CAPITAL MARKET
(kabarak, 2014)Risk based supervision (RBS) is a structured approach that concentrates on the identification of potential risks faced by firms and the assessment of the financial and operational factors in place to minimize and mitigate ... -
EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA
(Kabarak University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of organizational leadership on performance in academics in secondary schools of Baringo Central Sub County of Baringo County, Kenya. The specific objectives were: ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OUTSOURCING IN THE INSURANCE SECTOR IN KENYA.
(kabarak, 2014)The rationale of this study was to examine the factors that influence the adoption of Information Technology outsourcing by insurance companies in Kenya, with specific interest in four key factors; Establish how Financial ... -
AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE DECISIONS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS: A CASE OF SUGAR FIRMS IN KENYA
(kabarak, 2014)Capital structure is the mix of securities used to finance the operations of a firm. This is through a combination of debt and equity. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of capital structure decisions ... -
EFFECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE ON PERFORMANCE OF THE KENYAN JUDICIARY: A CASE STUDY OF MILIMANI LAW COURTS
(kabarak, 2014)Following the adoption of the new constitution by the Kenyan Government in the year 2010, the Judiciary undertook a transformation process which was necessitated by the demand by the people of Kenya though the constitution. ... -
THE ROLE NOF GENDER IN THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES. A CASE OF KILIBWONI DIVISION IN NANDI CENTRAL DIVISION IN NANDI CENTRAL DISTRICT KENYA
(kabarak university, 2014)Entrepreneurship development is increasingly becoming important in economic growth in many becoming important in economic growth in many countries. The majority of workers in the developing countries. The majority of ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING TEACHERS’ VOLUNTARY TURNOVER IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KURESOI SUB COUNTY, KENYA
(kabarak, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors responsible for teacher’s voluntary turnover in Public Secondary Schools in Kuresoi Sub County. The objectives of the study were; to investigate the extent to which ... -
EFFECT OF MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTIONS ACTIVITIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES OWNED BY WOMEN IN MOGOTIO DISTRICT
(kabarak, 2014)Despite the fact that recent statistics confirm that women’s economic activities play a crucial role in the growth of many world economies in the recent year, empirical studies have not looked at the specific effects of ... -
THE EFFECT OF TRAINING AND CREDIT OFFERED BY SMALL AND MICRO ENTERPRISE PROGRAM ON THE PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN-OPERATED ENTERPRISES IN NAKURU MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(kabarak, 2014)Microfinance institutions have been offering help to women who wish to venture into or expand their business. In Kenya, several of these institutions have come up and small and MicroEnterprise Programme (SMEP) is one of ... -
AN ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED ENTERPRISES IN BARINGO COUNTY
(kabarak, 2014)Over the past ten years, economic planners have realized the importance of the small enterprise sector in achieving national economic development goals. However, more often than not lack of capacity to tackle the challenges ... -
THE EFFECT OF REGULATION BY SASRA ON PERFORMANCE OF SMALL SACCOS IN KENYA
(kabarak, 2014)A Sacco society is defined as a user-owed, user-controlled business that distributes benefits based on patronage. Direct government regulation of Saccos came about through legislation enacted by the Kenyan parliament, ... -
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF OUTSOURCING ON ORGANIZATION PRODUCTIVITY IN SELECTED PARASTATALS IN KENYA
(kabarak, 2014)Outsourcing has become an important business strategy because it enables businesses to reduce and control operating costs, to improve company focus, to gain access to world class capability and to free internal resources ... -
EFFECT OF WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS EMPLOYEES IN NAKURU TOWN
(kabarak, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of workplace environment on the performance of Bank employees in Nakuru Town. More specifically, the study sought to establish the extent to which physical workplace ... -
EFFECTS OF ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF KENYAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
(kabarak, 2014)Unprecedented changes have pushed organizations to undertake various initiatives to stay afloat. This has put pressure on organizations to maximally utilize the resources at their disposal for their benefit. As a result, ... -
EFFECT OF FIRMS STRATEGIC RESPONSES TO THE CHANGING COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON THE COMPANY PERFORMANCE: A CASE OF PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN KENYA
(kabarak, 2014)Strategic responses are known to realign firms to respond to the ever-changing turbulent business environment. This research sought to assess the strategic responses of paint manufacturing companies, in view of the ... -
EFFECTS OF SPORTS SPONSORSHIP ON PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN FIRMS INVOLVED IN SPORTS
(kabarak, 2014)Many companies make investment to sponsor the big sports events such as Olympics, world Cup and popular sports games. Effective promotional strategy involves strategic decisions about five factors target audience, objective ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING USE OF MOBILE BANKING AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAKURU CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRIC
(kabarak, 2014)Micro-business enterprises in the developing world are increasingly deploying the use of mobile payments to enhance the quality of their services and increase growth. The pace of transformation in the micro business ... -
EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KURESOI SUB-COUNTY, NAKURU COUNTY
(kabarak, 2014)The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of occupational stress on job performance among public primary school teachers in Kuresoi Sub County of Nakuru County. A survey research design was employed and responses ... -
ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENSITY AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AMONG KENYAN FIRMS
(kabarak, 2014)Given shrinking markets, price pressures and the need to survive and excel in a highly competitive business environment, firms have to continually renew themselves in order to remain relevant in their chosen markets. ... -
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT INHIBIT THE GROWTH OF VENTURE CAPITAL MARKET IN KENYA: A CASE OF NAIROBI COUNTY
(kabarak, 2014)Venture capital financing continues to play a major economic role in Kenya especially towards the attainment of the vision 2030 which aims at making Kenya a middle-income country. It is a type of financing that involves ...