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Factors Influencing the Choice of Product Distribution Channels in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 1996)This study set out to identify factors that affect the choice of p~oduct distribution channels in Kenya and to quantify their relative importance. Alternative channel selection models were studied theoretically and ... -
Constraints to savings mobilization for growth of selected women-owned MSEs in Kisumu and Kakamega districts in Kenya
(2011-07-20)This study examined factors that affect savings mobilization for growth of women- owned MSEs who have received financial assistance from WEDCO fo business operations in Kisumu and Kakamega districts. It was based on the ... -
Factors influencing growth of micro-enterrprises manufacturing metallic products at Kamukunji in Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-07-20)The study examines factors influencing growth of micro-enterprises manufacturing metallic products at Kamukunji in Nairobi. Literature review indicates that concepts, theories, and factors influencing growth featured in ... -
Determinants of competitive peformance of Kenyan small and medium enterprises in food processing: a study of selected firms from Nairobi
(2011-07-25)Competitive performance of Kenyan food processing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is important for ensuring that they effectively stabilize agricultural production, create jobs and reduce poverty as the government ... -
RNA interference as a resistance mechanism against parasitic weeds
(2011-08-22)The parasitic plant dodder (Cuscuta pentagona) establishes a continuous vascular system through which water and nutrients are drawn. To discover the route of mRNA transportation, insitu RT-PCR technique was used to locally ... -
The role of social entrepreneurship in HIV/AIDS management across the education sector in Kenya
(2011-08-24)HIV/AIDS is draining the supply of education, eroding its quality, weakening demand and access, drying up countries' pools of skilled workers, and increasing sector costs, already high in relation to available public ... -
Contextual Factors Affecting Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Sector: Ministry of Education, Eastern Province, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2012)Gender mainstreaming as a key strategy for promoting equality was adopted as an international policy in the Fourth World Conference at Beijing, 1995. Many studies show' that in the decade following Beijing, a great deal ... -
The effects of long-term credit on entrepreneurial behaviour and enterprise performance among small and medium size enterprises in Kenya
(2012-03-26)Over the past four decades, Kenya has implemented actions to provide long-term credit to small andmedium sized enterprises (SMEs). This is on the premise that long-term credit stimulates both entrepreneurial behavior and ... -
The relationship between performance management practices and employee perfomance in public organizations in Uganda
(2012-03-26)Uganda has witnessed persistent poor employee performance in public organizations since mid 60s, which scholars attribute to the 1966/67 crisis and the political turmoil of the early 70s up to mid 80s. Despite government's ... -
The contribution of entrepreneurship education to the developement of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intentions among university students in Uganda
(2012-03-26)This study was set up to analyse the contribution of entrepreneurship education to the development of self efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions among final year university students in Uganda. The study was important ... -
An investigation of the impact of enterprise based training on the performance of manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2012-08)The general objective of this study was to investigate the impact of Enterprise Based Training (EBT) on the performance manufacturing enterprises in Nairobi. The specific objectives on the other hand were: to determine ... -
Assessment of the role of social capital in the adoption of agriculture innovation among smallholder farmers: a case of tissue culture banana in Kenya
(2012-11-29)Despite the recognition of social capital as an important factor of production, research has devoted minimal attention to investigating its influence on the adoption of agricultural biotechnological innovations. As a ... -
The relationship between business management training and small and medium sized enterprises' growth in Kenya.
(2012-11-29)The study looked into the relationship between training and small and medium-sized enterprises' growth in Kenya. Lack of basic skills in business management and entrepreneurship seems to be a major drawback in the growth ... -
An Assesment of Financial Practice as a Determinant of Growth of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies Wealth in Kenya:The case of Meru County
(2013-03-21)Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Kenya have been investing over the years with the objective of maximizing their wealth. As is the case with all investments, wealth maximization is a key objective ... -
The contribution of legislation to ethical performance of local government administrators: a case of Wakiso District in Uganda
(2013-07-23)The current study sought to thoroughly analyse the contribution of legislation on the ethical performance of Local Government Administrators in the District of Wakiso, Uganda. This study was premised on the fact that there ... -
Assessment of mobile phone service quality by customers and service providers: the case of St. Augustine and Mzumbe universities and network providers in Tanzania.
(2013-08-01)This study is about the effects of service quality on customers’ satisfaction in the mobile phone industry of Tanzania as assessed by customers and service providers. The research problem is that with different expectations ... -
The effect of corporate entrepreneurship on the performance of the edible oil manufacturing firms in Kenya
(2013-08-12)Corporate entrepreneurship has been recognized as an effective strategy by which to improve enterprise performance (growth and profitability) and as a result corporate managers are unanimous in making their employees and ... -
The influence of public-private partnerships on the relationship between market access and performance of small and medium horticultural enterprises in Kenya
(2013-08-14)Terms of participation in international trade present SMEs with a number of performance challenges entailing more demanding capabilities in terms of quality and quantity of products. Alliances between the private and public ... -
Determinants of initial export market participation among micro and small enterprises in the commercial craft sector in Kenya
(2013-08-14)Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) play a critical role in the economy of most developing as well as developed nations in terms of employment creation and generally wealth creation. In many developing countries, MSEs form ... -
E-Commerce Adoption Among Micro, Small and Medium Sector in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2013-08-15)Electronic commerce (e-commerce) offers considerable exploitable potential for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The innovation presents vast opportunities for business organisations to infuse efficiencies in ...
