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    Strategic Capabilities and Organizational Performance of Selected Chartered Private Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2023-10) Avedi, H. K.; Anyieni, A.
    This study assessed the effect of strategic capabilities on the performance of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study research design was descriptive research design. The study targeted 6 private universities that were fully licensed and operative in Nairobi city county, Kenya. The respondents consisted of 125 employees working under planning and development/finance, administration services, deans and directors. Data was collected through the use of structured questionnaire. The findings showed that managerial capabilities had a positive and significant effect on performance of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya (β1=1.078, sig<0.05). The result showed that a unit change in technological capabilities resulted to positive units changes in organization performance in private universities in Kenya (β2=0.732, sig<0.05). The study concluded that technological capabilities had a positive and significant effect on performance of private universities in Kenya. A unit change in marketing capabilities resulted to positive units changes in performance of private universities in Kenya. The effect of marketing capabilities was the highest on performance of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya compared to other indicators used in the study (β3 =1.302, sig<0.05). The study concluded that marketing capabilities have a positive and significant effect on performance of private universities in Kenya. The changes in research and development had no significant effect on performance of public universities at 5% significance level (sig>0.05). The study concluded that R&D activities had insignificant effect on organizational performance. Based on the findings, The study recommended the senior management in the private universities to take a care role in ensuring team work, coordination of activities and effective communication. In order to improve knowledge, it was advised that private institutions concentrate more on technology advancement in the key areas of operation such as administration, teaching, planning, R&D, marketing and examination administration. It was suggested that private universities should adjust their brand position in the market to stand out from the competition and stay abreast of customer demands and requirements in order to increase performance
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    Corporate Growth Strategies and Performance of Selected Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2020) Mwilu, Hamida; Njuguna, Reuben
    The dynamic nature of business operating environment has called on business leaders to be strategic in their leadership roles if they are to sustain their competitiveness into the unforeseen future. Growth is important in Sacco’s because it is future oriented establishing ways in which the organizational operations can be aligned to future changes in the business environment to ensure that competitiveness is sustained. The SACCOs in Kenya have experienced problems in the past; some even shutting down therefore there is need for customer growth to be enhanced so as to increase their incomes so as to sustain the business. These SACCOs have to look for leaders and managers who can develop future targets, direct and lead other staffs towards meeting the firm’s objective and gaining a competitive edge. The aim of this study was an assessment of corporate growth strategies and performance in savings and cooperative societies in Kenya, Nairobi County. The study sought to determine the influence of market expansion, diversification strategies and acquisition strategies. The study target population was 41 licensed SACCOs in Nairobi County. The study used primary data to collect information, and the data collection instrument was a questionnaire which was given to the 41 operations managers in the 41 selected SACCOs. The data collection procedure was done by the researcher and drop-andpick strategy will be applied. The data was coded and keyed in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 23.0), and was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics was through mean scores, standard deviations, frequencies and percentages, while the inferential statistics was through regression analysis to establish the relationship between strategic leadership and customer growth. The findings were presented in tables and charts for easy understanding, interpreting, and describing the data. The study established that market expansion, diversification strategies and acquisition strategies as corporate growth strategies had a positive and significant effect on the performance of SACCOs in Nairobi City County. The study concluded that the SACCOs significantly employed market expansion strategies through improved branch network, customer base enhancement, new distribution channels and technological innovation. The study concluded that the SACCOs embraced a hybrid of the main diversification strategies, diverse products and services significantly. It was concluded that to a little extent the selected SACCOs in Nairobi City County have employed acquisition as a corporate growth strategy. The study recommends that the SACCOs should embrace integrate technology in the implementation of corporate growth strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Further studies should be undertaken to establish the effect of corporate growth strategies on the performance of other SACCOs in other regions to establish the disparities or similarities among the financial sector players.
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    Firm Characteristics and Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Wandeto, Milka Ngina
    Pension schemes’ performances are very important to a country as they have a huge influence on the economy of any nation. Pension is an income replacement in old age for citizens under schemes without which retirees end up becoming a burden to a nation due to limited financial resources. Most countries in the 21st century are taking keen interest in the management and performance of pension schemes through proper legislation and regulations that support the sector. This research intended to determine how firm characteristics affect the financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya. Particularly, the research aimed to ascertain the effect age of contributor, density of contribution and firm size on the financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya. The research was founded anchored on agency theory, stakeholders’ theory, modern portfolio theory, life cycle consumption smoothing theory and resource dependency theory. The study population was 1077 pension schemes as per RBA database of 2021. From the study population of 1077, the researcher employed simple random sampling with a sample size of 88 obtained using the Fischer’s formula. The study was conducted using mixed research design. The study used quantitative secondary data from audited pension schemes' annual financial reports filed with RBA. The data was for a five-year (5) from 2017 to 2021. The study employed SPSS (SPSS v.20) to analyse the quantitative data through descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression model. Research findings were presented in tables and figures. Hypotheses tests were performed at a significance level of 0.05. The study conducted three diagnostic tests including heteroscedasticity, normality and serial correlation test. The obtained data was regressed on the basis of direct effect. The regression results produced an R2 of 0.643 which implies that 64.3% of the changes in financial performance among pension schemes in Kenya can be explained by the selected firm characteristics. The research found that age of contributor is positive but insignificantly related to ROI financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya with a P-value of 0.677. Density of contribution and firm size were found to be positive and significantly related to financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya with a P-value of 0.000. The research concluded that density of contribution and firm size are critical for pension schemes’ financial performance. The research therefore recommends that policy makers in the pension scheme sector in Kenya should develop policies that enhance the output from various firm characteristics for better pension schemes’ financial performance. The research further suggests that policymaker develop strategies and policies at enhancing the density contribution from scheme members.
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    Performance Assessment and Evaluation of Community Participation in Water Sector Governance: The case of Ngaciuma-Kinyaritha catchment, Mount Kenya Region
    (The Nordic Africa Institute, 2015) Obando, Joy Apiyo; Luwesi, Cush N.; Mathenge, James M.; Kinuthia, Wanja; Wambua, Philip P.; Mutiso, Mary N.; Bader, Essam O.
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    Management Structures: a Framework for Wireless Networks in Tertiary Institutions
    (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013-07) Kyalo, Josphat K.
    The use of both structured and wireless networks has increased tremendously by the management entities of most Business Organizations. The integration of such networks with the Internet has led to increased exchange of Information whose security stands out as a challenging issue to most Management Units. Very little literature exist that points to the effective establishment, stable nature and managerial requirements of a wireless networks which are prone to attacks and intrusion. The Management Structures need a thorough representation and understanding of how to establish, enforce security and have effective management of the networks. This book therefore, provides for an elaborate and secure approach to the establishment and subsequent management of the wireless networks, with minimum risks to security threats and compromise to organizational information. A framework is presented that can be used by these policy makers to evaluate their Institution’s state of Computer Networks and take cognizance of parameters (indicators) that need to be considered for implementation of an effective and efficient functional Wireless Network.
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    Human Resource Practices & Performance of Employees in Meru, Kenya
    (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013) Wambua, P.; Kiliungu, Nataly Karundi
    Human resource management practices are applicable in all sectors of both service and production industries.The concept evolved from personnel management.These practices form a basis for the best practices and the best fit.Some scholars have loudly wondered whether human resource management is dead and in a crisis.To this perception we say NO and affirm that it is human resource management which has evolved other concepts like human resource accounting.Academicians and researchers are even suggesting further interrogation of how we should think of coming up with ways of not only managing human resources but more specifically managing knowledge.This would not only involve the various sectors in the economy but also professional bodies,the various government arms and more so the global economy.It the feeling of the authors that more needs to be done so that all and sundry starting from the grass roots get involved.Human resource management should therefore be applied at all levels of the organization.And a thorough analysis should also be done to identify the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats which will serve as a basis for organizational strategic plans
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    Performance Contracting, Psychological Contracts and Service Delivery
    (LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013) Peter, P.W.; Gathungu, J.
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    External Efficiency of University Education in Kenyan Universities
    (Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011-11-11) Thuo, O.M.
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    Factors Influencing Enrolment in External Degree Programme
    (LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011) Muthima, P.
    he demand for higher education has been so high such that face-to-face mode of content delivery cannot effectively accomodate all the students who want to invest in University education.This has resulted to universities looking for alternative modes of content delivery which are effective and efficient in ensuring quality.Among these modes is the External Degree Programme.It involves a degree offered by a university to students who are not required to be physically present within the geographic territory of the institution. Students may obtain the degree by passing examinations once they have reached the required standard, or by having successfully completed a programme put together from various courses or modules.This book provides an overview of factors that influence students enrolment in the external degree programme of University of Nairobi.Further, the book proposes recommendations to educational stakeholders on strategies to assist students commplete their courseswithin the specified university timeframe.In addition, strategies to enhance external degree programmes are also recommended.This will help decongest the conventional mode while ensuring quality of higher education