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Analysing the Influence of Supply Chain Perfomance on the Relationship Between Supply Chain Flows and Lead Time of Road Construction Projects in Kenya.
(JOOUST, 2016)Construction supply chains encompass the Flows of Materials, Cash, Labor, Information, Plant, Equipment and Temporary Works that originate from a variety of different parties. Project Lead Time Management, Quality and in ... -
Analysis of Capital Structure Decisions and Financial Performance of Sugar Firms
(JOOUST, 2023-01)Capital structure decisions help to maximization of the value of the firm; but in most cases these capital structure decisions if they are inappropriate the performance of firms shall remain in jeopardy. The sugar industry ... -
Analysis of Interest Rates, Hedging and Non-Interest Income on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(JOOUST, 2024)Kenya Banking system manifest in a controlled and fragmented financial system attributed to differences in regulations governing banking and non-banking financial intermediaries. However, inadequate autonomy and weak ... -
Analysis of Public Debt on Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Economy
(JOOUST, 2021)The effect of Public Debt on Economic Growth is a debatable issue between scholars since the onset of the debt crisis in the 1900’s. Public Debt is one of the main macroeconomic indicators which forms countries’ image in ... -
Effect of Funding Sources on Quality of Education in Public Universities in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2015)The exponential growth of graduates in Kenya public universities has raised quality concerns by employers on the skills of the graduates to meet industry needs. In finance, sources of funds and the funds ... -
Effects of Microfinancing on Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2020)Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) play an important role in economic development within the informal sector. However the growths of MSEs appear to have a number of challenges mainly related to financial capital for ... -
Effects of Scaffolding on Subject Interest, Self-Efficacy, Academic Buoyancy and English Achievement among Learners in Secondary Schools in Kenyenya Sub-County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Language learning is a process just like language acquisition as put forward by Lev Vygotsky in the Social Cultural Development Theory and the Zone of Proximal Development. In the classroom, therefore, the process of ... -
Electronic Human Resource Management(eHRM) and Service Quality in Public Universities in Kenya: The Interaction role of Organizational Factors.
(JOOUST, 2020)Automating Human Resource (HR) tasks and practices is transforming the traditional paper• and-pencil, labor-intensive HR tasks. into efficient, fast-response activities that enable ... -
Financial Inclusion and Performance Of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kisumu County, Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Most MSEs suffer from financial exclusion because they may not be able to access affordable and useful financial services to help them boost their businesses. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect ... -
Financing Structure and Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Firms on Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya: A Dynamic Panel Approach
(JOOUST, 2022)Globally, the manufacturing industry is a crucial engine for sustaining economic growth and development. However, in Kenya, the sector’s contribution the economy has stagnated at 10% of the gross domestic product (GDP), ... -
Firm Characteristics, Firm Age, Insurance Regulatory Framework and Financial Performance of Insurance Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(JOOUST, 2023)Insurance firms are fundamental in managing risk in an economy. Survival of these firms is pegged on firm characteristics and financial performance keeping them afloat from surging claim costs. Reviewed literature confirms ... -
Income Diversification, Operational Efficiency, and the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: The Moderating Role of Virtual Banking
(JOOUST, 2021)The moderating role of virtual banking on income diversification, operational efficiency and financial performance has been a matter of debate. Whether, this role has diversified income sources and income streams, improved ... -
Influence of Business Networks on The Relationship Between Microfinance Services and Performance of Microand Small Enterprises in Kisumu County, Kisumu County Kenya
(JOOUST, 2022-01)Most of the MSEs are stagnating, retrogressing to micro status or closing after few years of operation. Therefore the ability of MSEs to grow depends highly on their potential to invest in restructuring and innovation; all ... -
Influence of Human Resource Management Practice on Academic Staff Retention in Universities :
(JOOUST, 2017)It is purported that the apparent shortage or academic staff in Kenyan Universities is the main cause of universities failure to retain quality academic staff. Kenyan universities are operating ... -
Influence of Liquidity Ratio on the Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Profitability of Small Scale Hotels .
(JOOUST, 2018)In Kenya, small scale enterprises are contributors to economic development by providing employment opportunities and reducing poverty levels. Despite the significance to economic development. small scale ... -
Moderating Effect of Supply Chain Pillars on the Relationship between Supply Chain Integration and Retail Outlets Performance: An Analysis of Selected Supermarkets in Kenya
(JOOUST, 2024)Kenya’s Retail sector has experienced considerable challenges over the past years as evidenced by the collapse of giant supermarkets. Nakumatt, Uchumi and Tuskys supermarkets at one point dominated the sector but collapsed ...
