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Influence of corporate social responsibility activities on financial performance of commercial banks in Meru town, Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)here has been an increased and contained expenditure by a number of corporate organizations on activities that relate to corporate social responsibility (CSR) over the years globally. It is now accepted and expected that ... -
Effects of competitive strategies on students' enrollment :A survey of institutions of higher learning in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)Competitive advantages strategy discipline has become part and parcel of management practice in institutions of higher learning performance, which largely depends on student's enrollment. Establishment of institutions of ... -
Effects of capital structure on financial performance of a firm: A case of companies at the Nairobi security exchange
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)The general objective of this study was to examine the influence of capital structure on financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The specific objectives were, to establish the ... -
Determinants of lending interest rates of commercial banks in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)he high interest rates charged by many commercial banks have attracted the attention of policy makers throughout the world. The commercial banks lending interest rates is a key indicator the marginal cost of short -term ... -
Determinants of Sacco credit accessibility in Imenti North Sub- County: A survey of Sacco's in Iment North Sub- County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)The objective of SACCO'S is members' empowerment through savings mobilization disbursement of credit and ensuring long -term sustainability through prudent financial practices. A national survey conducted by Central bank ... -
Effects of working capital management on profitability of Tea factories in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)This study was undertaken to investigate the effects of working capital management on profitability of tea companies in Meru County. It investigated all the seven incorporated manufacturing companies located within Meru ... -
Effects of sales promotion on growth of deposits in national bank branches within Nairobi County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2015)Most organisations use sales promotion in the line with the general believe that it induces immediate sale.However,positive effects are not guaranteed as negative and insignificant effects are noted in some instances.National ... -
Factors affecting financial performance of women owned micro and small enterprises in Imenti North Sub-county Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are small businesses that are efficient in job creation, the seed of big business and the fuel of national economic engine. Research studies indicate that women owned MSEs in Kenya have ... -
Influence of performance of various products on financial suitability of micro-finance institutions in Imenti North Sub-County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)A microfinance institution is a financial institution that is involved in provision of small scale financial services to low income people. About 4 billion people worldwide live on less than US$2 per day and poverty is one ... -
Institutional factors influencing loan uptake from commercial banks listed in the Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)Commercial banks are institutions which accept deposits, make business loans, and offers related services. The concept of credit can be traced back in history and it was not appreciated until and after the Second World War ... -
Challenges of budget implementation in the public sector
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)A budget is a basic and powerful tool in management and serves as a tool for planning and controlling the use of scare financial resources in the accomplishment of organizational goals. Most of the studies on budgeting ... -
Factors influencing financial performance of microfinance institutions in Imenti North sub-county, Meru County Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2016)Microfinance is a financial institution that is involved in provision of small scale financial services to low income people .The bulk of the microfinance industry in developing and emerging countries is subsidy-dependent. ... -
Growth of Individually Owned Youth Enterprise Through Youth Enterprise Development Fund Services in Tigania East Sub-County
(Meru University, 2019)Youth unemployment is one of the biggest development challenges and the problem is rapidly growing in almost every region of the world including Kenya.Youth enterprises are essential components of Kenya Economy. Such ... -
Change Management Strategies and Employees Productivity: A case of selected departments in the County Government of Meru, Kenya
(Meru University, 2019)Government around the world devolve or decentralize power with the sole aim of bringing services closer to their citizens. However, the realization of quality services by citizens is hampered by employee productivity which ... -
Influence of credit risk management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Meru Town
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)In today's environment of intense competition, volatile economic conditions, rising default rates and increasing levels of consumer and commercial debt, an organizations ability to effectively monitor and manage its ... -
Effectiveness of Internal Audit on the financial performance of Banks listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)The internal audit function plays a significant role in the financial performance of banks as it tasked with not only carrying out an oversight function but also providing assurance to their stakeholders. It is also ... -
Organizational Reward System and Job Performance of Nursing Professionals working in Meru County Government Hospitals
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)According to Meru County government CIDP (2013-2017), the department of health mission statement is geared towards rendering quality health services to the citizens. Three major indicators suggested the likelihood of ... -
Effectiveness of risk management practices on foreign currency exposure amongst oil marketing companies in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)Kenya being a net importer of oil, the Oil marketing companies (OMC's) are exposed to foreign exchange transactions while purchasing the products either locally from other OMC's or while importing the whole parcel to ... -
Working capital management practices and profitability of small and medium enterprises in Kenya: Case fast-moving consumer goods enterprises in Isiolo County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)SMEs plays important role in all sectors of the economies worldwide. They act as stimulus to economic development and generation of employment. The study investigated Fast- Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) enterprises in ... -
Factors influencing strategy implementation in deposit taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing strategy implementation in deposit taking SACCOS within Meru County. The study was guided by four research objectives: to establish the effect of ...