School of Business and Economics

Evaluation of activity based cost analysis as a tool on financial performance in selected public sugar firms in Kenya

Wasike, Edward Wanyonyi; Onsiro, Martin Ronald; Mindila, Robert; Mwiti, Evans (International Journal Of Advancement In Engineering Technology, Management and Applied Science (IJAETMAS), 2017-04)

Globally, businesses have continued to focus on cost reduction and effectiveness in operations. Organizations have to be transparent when incurring costs. Stakeholders in general need detailed insights about costs and ...

Analysis of the Effectiveness of Budgetary Control Techniques on Organizational Performance at DaraSalaam Bank Headquarters in Hargeisa Somaliland

Mohamed, Ifrah Ahmed; Kerosi, Evans; Tirimba, Ondabu Ibrahim (International Journal of Business Management and Economic Research, 2016)

This study examined how budgetary control can impact on the performance of Dara-salaam Bank. The objectives were to find out how responsibility accounting influences organizational performance, to determine whether variance ...

Assessment of Turnaround Strategy on Organizational Performance: A Case of Kenya Industrial Estates, Kenya

Makheti, Renson; Nyakweba, Oyagi Benard (The International Journal Of Business & Management, 2016-10)

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of turnaround strategy on organization performance in Kenya Industrial Estates. The aims of the study were to determine the influence of streamlining and to examine ...

The role of Youth Enterprise Development Fund in improving entrepreneurship skills of the youth: a case study of Nairobi county

Githi Mbaki, Stanley (Mount Kenya University, 2015-03)

The role of technology based banking on financial performance of commercial banks in Nairobi city, Kenya

Gitigi, Benson (Mount Kenya University, 2016-01)

A study on the relationship between moral hazards and financial performance of commercial banks in Makueni county: a case of Equity Bank, Wote branch

Wanjeri Mwaniki, Priscilla (Mount Kenya University, 2016-05)

Analysis of Factors That Influence Implementation of Performance Contracts in State Corporations (A Case of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority)

Waithaka, Simon Maina; Ngugi, Karanja (International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2012)

The objective of this study was to analyze factors influencing implementation of performance contracting in state corporations in Kenya with special reference to Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Descriptive research design ...

The financial performance and sustainability of microfinance institutions during the current financial crisis: The case of Amhara Credit and Saving Institution (ACSI) in Ethiopia

Aemiro, Tilahun; Mekonnen, Dereje (International Journal of Business and Public Management, 2012-02)

The purpose of this study is to assess the financial performance of Ethiopian MFIs during the current financial crisis with particular reference to Amhara Credit and Saving Institution (ACSI), the largest MFI in the ...

An investigation into competitive intelligence practices and their effect on profitability of firms in the banking industry: A case of Equity Bank

Mugo, Hildah Wambui; Wanjau, Kenneth; Ayodo, Eunice M. A. (International Journal of Business and Public Management, 2012-03)

The process of collecting, storing and analyzing information about the competitive arena results in the actionable output of intelligence ascertained by the needs prescribed by an organization. The relevance of monitoring, ...

Impact of the Adoption of Improved Practices on the Kenyan Financial Sector

Anyinka, Emma (Mount Kenya University, 2016)

Most organizations’ functions are based on particular ideology and action plan. Most of these ideas and actions are well thought and researched. The financial sector should not be different. Many organization that impact ...

Barriers of Effective Strategy Execution: Organization’s Challenge

Ndambiri, Serah (The International Journal Of Business & Management, 2015-09)

Strategies are a critical element in organizational functioning, but whereas most organizations have good strategies, successful strategy implementation remains a major challenge. Despite the clear importance of this ...

Capital Budgeting Procedures and Practices in Public Secondary Schoolsin Kenya.

Nyaga, Njagi Gilbert; Ambrose, Jagongo PhD., (International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013-12)

This study investigated the extent to which capital budgeting practices and procures are employed in public schools in Kenya. Previous work in this area has been focusing on corporate enterprise, paying little attention ...

Analysis of Micro-Financing on Youth Empowerment: Case of Micro-Finance Institutions in Murang’a County, Kenya

Macharia, Paul Ng’ang’a; Nyaga, Gilbert; Gongera, George Enock Prof, (Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2014)

Over the past several decades, youth population in Murang’a County has been faced by grave mass unemployment challenge characterized by limited participation; colossal drugs, alcohol and substance abuse;severe crime and ...

An Analysis of Loan Portfolio Management on Organization Profitability: Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya

Gongera, Enock George Dr,; Miroga, Julius B. Dr,; Ngaruiya, Njoroge Wilson; Mindila, Robert; Mobisa, Mosoti Jared; Ongeri, Joseph; Mandere, Evans N.; Moronge, Makori O. Dr, (Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2013)

The banking sector in any economy serves as a catalyst for growth and development. Banks are able to perform this role through their crucial functions of financial intermediation, provision of an efficient payment system ...

Organizational Factors Affecting the Adoption of Strategic Planning In Rural Mission Hospitals in Kenya

Warui, Stephen Kamau; Kimemia, Martin; Mungara, Maria; Asuman, Bateyo (Social and Busic science research review, 2015-01)

The purpose of this paper is to establish the factors that affect the strategic adoption of strategic planning in mission hospitals in the rural mission hospitals. The study specifically focused on the challenges they would ...

In-Depth Analysis of Restructuring as a Business Transformation Strategy

Warui, Stephen Kamau; Kimemia, Martin; Mungara, Maria; Bateyo, Asuman; Njau, James Mwangi (Social and Busic science research review, 2015-03)

The study focused on the review of literature on effect of restructuring on business transformation to attain effectiveness and efficiency. The objective of the study was critically to examine the efforts undertaken by the ...

State of procurement training and economic stimulus projects’ performance: A survey of public secondary schools in Mbeere North District, Embu County, Kenya

Njagi, Eunice; Ndolo, Jackson (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015-10)

The human aspect in the success of any projects cannot be over emphasized for it is the glue that holds all the other players together. Training plays a key role in equipping the people with the necessary skills and knowledge ...