Volume 13 Issue 4
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Title : Relationship between Entrepreneurial Competences and Performance of Youth-Owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya Authors : Stephen Nzioka Ndeti, Prof. Patrick Karanja Ngugi, Dr. Samson Nyang’au Paul
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The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between entrepreneurial competences and performance of youth-owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya. This study sought to be guided by the following objectives; To establish the relationship between strategic competency and performance of youth owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya; To examine the relationship between conceptual competency and performance of youth owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya. The study was anchored to Harvard School Theory and Mark Casson’s Theory. Further, the research employed a descriptive survey research design with a sample size of 384 youth-owned micro and small enterprises. Both primary and secondary data were used in the study. Primary data was collected using questionnaires as the main tool for data collection. The study used regression analysis to analyze the association between entrepreneurial competences and performance of youth owned micro and small enterprises ‘variables. Results revealed that all the strategic and conceptual competences had a positive and significant relationship with performance of youth owned micro and small enterprises in Kenya.The study concluded that entrepreneurial competences had the potential of positively performance of youth owned micro and small enterprises in terms of profitability, product diversification and market share. The results support the current theories related to the study. Consequently, this study provides security firms with insights of how to improve performance through the adoption of appropriate entrepreneurial competencies. The study recommended that youth owned micro and small enterprises should adopt a culture of adopting appropriate entrepreneurial competences (conceptual and strategic competencies). This could go a long way in ensuring there is improved performance of youth owned micro and small enterprises. |
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Title : Lean Manufacturing Practices: A Structured Literature Review Authors : Kunyoria Ogora Joseph, Dr. Fredrick Onyango Aila
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The goal of this study was be to provide structured literature review (SLR) and systematic insight of lean manufacturing practices, identifying gaps in knowledge and directing future research in the discipline of lean manufacturing. The study objectives were to: determine various research designs, research methods and data analysis methods that have been adopted to evaluate the practice of lean manufacturing; evaluate publishers, themes, university of author affiliation geographic locations, and industry engagement evolving all through the years and to establish research issues that will inspire research paradigm for future researchers in the discipline of lean manufacturing. This study identified and synthesized information from academic articles based on their data analysis techniques, research designs and methods, industry engagements, geographic locations, university of author affiliation, publishers and year of publication. Online database collection over the past 25 years focusing on lean manufacturing from 1996 to 2021 were explored with aid of the keywords “lean manufacturing”,“ lean manufacturing practices” and “lean manufacturing systems” in the title and/or abstract to provide a full list of journal articles. The review provided better understanding of the current state of research, dimensions and future directions of research in the lean manufacturing field. A total of 126 articles were retrieved based on this method and data was retrieved from a set of variables. In the last 25 years, there has been a gradual increase and concentration of researchers focusing on the lean manufacturing field. As globalization progresses, it is widely recognized that best practices need to be implemented because of scarcity of resources. This study revealed that 33.33% of the journals in this area of study were survey based and this trend in research indicates development of the multi-criterion decision-making and structural equation modelling methods. The study revealed that 86 articles were from between 2010 –2014 and 2016–2021 of the total summation of 126 articles published. This study paper was narrowed in reviewing academic journals from online academic archives, with the words “lean manufacturing”, “lean manufacturing practices “and “lean manufacturing systems” in their title cam abstract. Similarly, high quality peer-reviewed journal articles were rated. Other scientific sources such as books and conference papers are not considered in this paper. This review provides a better understanding of the current state of affairs, trends and future research direction lean manufacturing field.
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Title : Feasibility study Of Biogas Production From Cow Dung In Cow Market In Wukari, Nigeria Authors : Joseph J. Akpan, John F. Wansah, Paul O. Udom, Augustina Achimugu
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Our life is completely dependent on a reliable and adequate supply of energy, in other to reduce dependence on fossil fuel, the use of various waste in producing a renewable alternative source of energy has been proved using waste. This work aimed at finding out the possibility of producing biogas, which is a mixture of different gases composed mostly of methane produced by anaerobic digestion could be generated from dung in Wukari cow market. From the study, the amount of biogas produced is 150m from 300 cows yielding 0.9m3 of biogas per day and this biogas can generate 1.12kw of electricity per day. Also, biogas when produced, is use for direct combustion in gas stoves for cooking, gas lambs for lighting and also converted from it chemical to mechanical and finally to electrical energy for the generation of electricity. Therefore, it is recommended that since enough quantity of biogas could be produced from dung that could generate 1.12kw of electricity, the project is worth undertaken as this will serve as another means of electricity generation. |
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Title : Staff Involvement on Employee Performance in Geothermal Development Company in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors : Margaret Muthoni Kungu, Mongare Omare, Emily Cheposero Tumwet
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The performance of geothermal development company has been declining in an environment where resources are scarce and needs have been mounting. The study therefore sought to assess the effect of staff involvement on employee performance of geothermal development company in Nakuru County, Kenya. The study was informed by the concept of stakeholder theory. The study used a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was 1097 employees at GDC Nakuru County. The study used Nassiuma’s (2000) formula to get a sample size of 100. The study further adopted a stratified random sampling from which the samples were allocated to various categories according to their relative sizes in the targeted population. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data desirable for the study. Reliability of the data collection instrument in this study was enhanced by pre-testing the questionnaire with a selected sample which was not included in the main study. Cronbach's Alpha was used to determine reliability of the research instrument. Quantitative data was analyzed through SPSS Version 24. Descriptive and inferential statistics was employed in the study. Descriptive statistics involve the use of percentages, frequencies, mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistic involved the use of correlation analysis and regression analysis. Presentation of the study was done using table. The findings indicated that there is a moderate relationship between staff involvement and employee performance in geothermal development company in Kenya (r=.382 and p<0.05). In addition the study concluded that staff involvement is significantly related to employee performance in geothermal development company in Kenya. From the conclusion the study recommended that Geothermal Development Company should actively involve employees in decision making this will make them feel as part of the organization this will consequently enhance their productivity. |
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Title : The Effect of Entrepreneurial Culture on the Organizational Competitiveness: A Survey of Registered SMES in Eldoret Municipality
Authors : Mercy Murrey
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During challenging and difficult times, for organizations and employees to achieve competitiveness greater sense of career resiliency, balance, purpose and meaningfulness remains imperative. It is appropriate to reflect on how organizations can impact on people accordingly through their management and employment practices so as to have a positive impact on organizational results and competitiveness. New business conditions demand fundamental and constant transformation of the way in which firms operate in order to find new sources of sustainable competitive advantage, which is based on developing internal capacity for continuous innovation of products, services, technologies, organizations, markets, and processes. Up to 25% of all registered SMEs in Kenya lack entrepreneurial people who would drive the firms to innovation and as a result boost the small businesses’ competitiveness in the market. The study established that market share is the most important metric that marketers can use in order to judge the competitiveness of an organization. Entrepreneurs not only identify economic opportunities, but also seek resources to develop these opportunities. Entrepreneurs often engage in risk taking initiatives to utilize an opportunity with fewer resources than other decision makers can visualize will prove adequate. The article made the following research recommendations, that the organization should enact policies to ensure entrepreneurs become resilient to existing cultures of the organization and that the organization should enhance it’s after sale services in order to promote it as a source of competitive advantage. |
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Title : Graphic Design Opportunities in Advertising Small Furniture Enterprise Products and Services in Nairobi County Kenya
Authors : Namayi A., Wagah M. O., Abong’o S.
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Graphic design (GD), known for its capacity to inform, educate, persuade, and build brand loyalty in advertising, is poorly perceived and applied in small enterprises. Studies show that only 15.6% of GD is used in form of in fliers, brochures, contact cards, photo albums, and signage, which is too weak to create an effective brand presence by Small Furniture Enterprises (SFEs). Economic status reveals that 49.2% of small enterprises do not use any form of posters, flyers, brochures, and packaging design. It is perceived to be unnecessarily expensive despite the many opportunities that big furniture firms have taken advantage of. This situation is the case in Nairobi County, the capital city of Kenya and an important economic hub for regional trade. The application of GD in advertising by SFEs in this region is crucial because the area has a higher concentration of SFEs with significant influence on other small furniture enterprises across the country. A sample size of 273 Small Furniture Enterprise Managers (SFEM) and 9 Small Furniture Enterprise welfare Leaders (SFEWL) was used. Questionnaires and interviews were used as methods of data collection. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observation methods. Out of 273 questionnaires administered, 89.7% were returned and found adequate for the study. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and presented through frequency polygons, tables, bar charts, and pie charts. Qualitative data were coded, cleaned, analyzed, and presented using patterns and themes. Findings revealed design opportunities in SFE’s visual communications, especially branding and advertising. Consumers’ need for various and accurate information, education, and persuasions provide GD opportunities in SFEs. Findings revealed opportunities in advertising, packaging, photography, fabrics, stationery, branding, and signage, all graphic design fields. The study found photographs to be the leading forms of graphic design imagery used in SFE advertising. However, photos used are sourced from business vendors or recorded by enterprise owners, managers, or employees with devastating poor qualities. Some photos are downloaded from the internet or acquired from customers’ samples, while others are borrowed, cutouts, or scanned from existing publications. These scenarios offer immense opportunities in photography and related photographic manipulations in the design processes. Therefore, the study recommends that small enterprise stakeholders and graphic design professionals use available opportunities in graphic design to enhance the quality and quantity of advertising in SFEs.
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Title : Effects of Total Assets on Financial Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nakuru County, Kenya
Authors : Stanley Gathwe Ndung’u, Dr. Daisy Bowen, Dr. Kiplimo Sirma
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Graphic design(GD), known for its capacity to inform, educate, persuade, and build brand loyalty in advertising, only 15.6% of small enterprises use graphic designs in fliers, brochures, contact cards, photo albums, and signage, which is too weak to create an effective brand presencebySmall Furniture Enterprises (SFEs). Economic status reveals that 49.2% of small enterprises do not use any form of posters, flyers, brochures, and packaging design.It is perceived to be unnecessarily expensive despite the many opportunities that big furniture firms have taken advantage of. This situation is the case in Nairobi County,the capital city of Kenya and an important economic hub for regional trade. The application of GD in advertising by SFEs in this region is crucial because the area has a higher concentration of SFEs with significant influence on other small furniture enterprises across the country. A sample size of 273 small furniture enterprise managers (SFEM) and 9 Small Furniture Enterprise welfare Leaders (SFEWL) was used. Questionnaires and interviews were used as methods of data collection. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observation methods. Out of 273 questionnaires administered, 89.7% were returned and found adequate for the study. Quantitative data wereanalyzed descriptively and presented through frequency polygons, tables, bar charts, and pie charts. Qualitative data were coded, cleaned, analyzed, and presented using patterns and themes.Findings revealed design opportunities in SFE’svisual communications, especially branding and advertising. Consumers’ need for various and accurate information, education, and persuasions provide GD opportunities in SFEs. Findings revealed opportunities inadvertising, packaging, photography, fabrics, stationery, branding, and signage, all graphic design fields.The study found photographs to be the leading forms of graphic design imagery used in SFE advertising. Yet, photos used are sourced from business vendors or recorded by enterprise owners, managers, or employees with devastating poor qualities. Some are downloaded from the internet or acquired from customers’ samples, while others are borrowed, cutouts, or scanned from existing publications. These scenarios offer immense photography opportunities and related photographic manipulations in the design processes.Therefore, the study recommends that small enterprise stakeholders and graphic design professionals use available opportunities in graphic design to enhancethe quality of advertising in SFEs. |
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Title : Pre-Extension Demonstration of Improved Legume Forage Species in Irrigated Lowlands of Bena-Tsemay District, South OMO Zone Authors : Dilamo Adila Hando, Kassahun Kabata Gemayda , Kebede Kassu Sagara
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The demonstration was undertaken in Duma and Enchete kebeles of Bene-Tsemay woreda with the objectives of introducing and popularizing improved lablab intoritum specie forage production technology and assessing agro-pastorals perception towards the technology. Site selection was undertaken purposively based on access to irrigation facilities, potential for livestock production, and access to suitable land for forage production. A total of 23 agro-pastoralists were selected purposively based on their willingness to participate on demonstration. Training was offered to participant agro-pastoralists and members’ of farmers research and extension groups at each kebele’s pastoralist training center. Each participant agro-pastoralists allocated an area of 10m x 20m plot of land and sowed seeds with rate of 15kgha-1at spacing of 50cm between rows and 30cm between plants. Periodic supervision and monitoring of the fields was done by researchers whereas frequent follow-up and support was carried out by development agents and members of agro-pastoralist research and extension group of the respective kebeles. Agro-pastorals perceptions towards the technology were collected and also analyzed using likert-scale ranking. Relevant feedbacks were collected from participant agro-pastorals and summarized. Result of this demonstration revealed that fresh biomass yield, short maturity period and intake by animals were mostly liked attributes of the technology. Moreover, during dry season high biomass yield of the forage increases the dry matter requirement for supplementation to livestock in the areas. Therefore, the improved lablab forage production practices should scale-out in the areas with similar agro-ecologies |
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Title : Role of Public Participation in Delegated Legislation Process in Kenya Authors : Mariru Patrick Kariuki, Prof. Mike Amuhaya Iravo, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf
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Governance essentially means or portends how people are ruled and administered as well as the way state affairs are driven and regulated. It is the way through which people, organizations, and governments work toward common objectives, make decisions, generate legitimate authority and power, and promote and protect human rights. Within the constitutional architecture of Kenya, it is only Parliament that is mandated to enact laws. However, the same constitution provides that Parliament may delegate or cede limited powers to the executive arm of government to make delegated legislations. This delegated power to make legislations should however be specific and limited. This study, therefore, sought to determine the role of governance aspects in the delegated legislation process in Kenya. A descriptive survey research design and positivism philosophy were adopted with the target population was 410 from the delegated legislation mandates in three arms of government, legislature, executive, and the judiciary. The study used stratified random sampling, purposive and simple random sampling was used to select the sample population, and the sample size was 202 respondents with the key mandate of delegated legislation determined by using Yamane's (1967) Formula. The primary data was collected by use of questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively using inferential analysis. Based on the multiple linear regression results, it was revealed that public participation positively and significantly related with delegated legislation process in Kenya. The study recommended that legislature should adopt appropriate public participation strategies in delegated legislation process. This could go a long way in ensuring there is improved delegated legislative process in Kenya. |
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Title : Corporate Governance and Performance of Private Security Firms in Kenya Authors : Sewe Silvanus Odhiambo, Prof. Wario Guyo , Dr. Makori Moronge
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This study examined the relationship between CEO-Board Collaboration, ethical leadership and performance of private security firms in Kenya. The study is grounded on the Agency Theory. The study applied descriptive analysis with a positivist approach. The study participants were members of Kenya Security Industry Association (KSIA) and Protective Security Industry Association (PSIA), since they have representation in Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) board. The private security firms have a complement of 896 (336 board members and 560 managers) according to the Human Resource departments in the private security firms to be studied. The study sample size was 384 respondents. The qualitative data was analyzed by the use of content analysis.Results revealed that all the corporate governance practices had a positive and significant relationship with performance of private security of firms in Kenya. The study concluded that corporate governance practices had the potential of positively influencing performance of security firms in terms of profitability, customer satisfaction and market share. The results support the current theories related to the study. Consequently, this study provides security firms with insights of how to improve performance through the adoption of appropriate corporate governance. This could go a long way in ensuring there is improved performance of private security firms in Kenya. |
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