School of Business & Economics: Recent submissions
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Influence of financial services on performance of women owned groceries in Meru Town, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Women workers throughout the world contribute to the economic growth and sustainable livelihood to their families and communities. Today the economic status of women is accepted as an indicator for society's stage of ... -
Employee relations practices and performance of Public Universities in Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The performance of public universities in terms of offering quality education training and their ability to overcome the skills mismatch in the demand driven global and national labour markets is a key indicator of the ... -
Effectiveness of financial regulations on growth of deposit taking Savings and Credit Cooperative in Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) societies are key players in the provision of financial services to Kenyans. Over the years, expansion of SACCOS has been seen as panacea to alleviate poverty in the society through ... -
Relationship between strategic controls and financial performance of deposit taking-SACCOs in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Strategic controls are the process used by firms to monitor and align implementation of strategic plans. The study sought to identify the relationship between of strategic controls on financial performance of deposit ... -
Strategic corporate social responsibility on brand image of selected public universities in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The University is a section in the community which generates new information and educates people on doing good for society. Although every organization's aim is to gain revenue so as to survive, institutions of higher ... -
Financial inclusion and the growth of Micro Enterprise in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Financial inclusion makes it possible for businesses and persons to get affordable and useful financial products and services delivered in a responsible and sustainable manner that meet their needs. This study examined ... -
Determinants that influence small and medium enterprises access to credit in Meru county, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) significantly contribute to both the social and economic development of people largely through their roles in job and innovation creation, and revenue generation. Majority of SMEs ... -
Effects of banks' credit accessibility on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Maua Town, Meru County
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2019)In the contemporary business arena, few businesses operate without credit from banks, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) lending portfolio by banks in Kenya estimated at KSh332 billion. Four hundred thousand SMEs did ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Flexible working arrangements on employee performance in Public Universities in Mount Kenya region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The study sought to identify the effect of flexible working arrangements on employee performance in public universities in Mount Kenya region. The Objectives of the study were: to determine the extent to which job ... -
Effect of performance contracting strategic elements on implementation of performance appraisal systems in public universities within Mount Kenya Region
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The implementation of performance appraisal systems (PAS) has not been very successful in most public universities. Despite the implementation of PAS since 2005 in the public universities, their performance is still ... -
Financial innovations on financial performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Meru county,Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)There is more to innovation than commercializing ideas and inventions. What is labeled as an innovation may have little or no novelty in practice but slight change in the use or application of the innovation. This study ... -
Assessment of bank regulations and profitability of commercial banks listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2023)The most heavily regulated workplace in the world is that of commercial banks, which is why theoretical analysis of banking rules is ongoing. Every bank in Kenya is required to abide by the laws and regulations set forth ... -
Firm characteristics and credit accessibility of micro and small enterprises in Meru town-Kenya
(Meru University, 2022)Micro and small enterprises have been known to be drivers of social economic department. Despite the effort of the government in formulating and implementing policies intended to enhance entrepreneurship, several challenges ... -
Evaluation of succession planning implementation in Kenya a survey of civil registration departments in Eastern Region
(Meru University, 2022)Succession planning is the organization's behavior that ensures the organization is constantly provided with efficient management. Succession difficulties are often related to relationship problems, such as top management ...