IJMLS Volume II Issue 3

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    THE EFFECT OF WORK ETHICS ON PRODUCTIVITY LEVELAND FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY IN KENYA'S PUBLIC SECTOR WAGE BILL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTIONS
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Owuor A. E; Nyambegera S; Wainaina G
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    SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Peter Paul Kithae
    A leader has been defined as a person who is able to motivate, inspire, and win commitment from those he leads to work willingly towards achievement of organizational objectives. Consequently, a sustainable leader is someone who “inspires and supports action towards a better world.” In leading and inspiring those he leads, a sustainable leader adopts new ways of seeing, thinking and interacting that result in innovative and sustainable solutions.” This paper attempts a Critical analysis of the effect of sustainable business practices on community wellbeing. It uses desk research to gather academic literature and current business examples on the topic. By analyzing empirical literature on the topic, the study evaluates contributions of sustainable business practices in relation to climate change, social justice and economic prosperity and with special emphasis on the management of triple bottom line sustainability, corporate social responsibility and business ethics by organizations. It is organized under the headings: Business and sustainability challenges; contributions of sustainable business practices to corporate social responsibility and the management of triple bottom line sustainability as a panacea to enhancing community wellbeing. After analyses, the paper concludes that a sustainable leader is one who design innovative programmed necessary for dealing with Sustainable Business Practices for Climate Change, Social Justice and Economic Prosperity at all levels of the organization. Finally, the paper recommends that in order to achieve their goals, a business has to adopt sustainable business management practices through Cooperation, Collaboration, and Partnerships, popularly known as the Triple Bottom Line Sustainability model.
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    FACTORS INFLUENCING PERFORMANCE OF THE UWEZO FUND ASSISTED YOUTH PROJECTS IN MIGORI COUNTY, KENY
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Otieno A. Grace
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    UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OF RESIDENTS OF MAKUENI COUNTY: A CASE STUDY OF MBOONI SUB COUNTY HOSPITAL, MAKUENI COUNTY
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Lydia Muthili Kimanzi
    Kenya implemented UHC as part of its key priority agendas with aspiration to have it achieved across the nation by 2022. This influenced the establishment of Makueni Care that is a vital health financing program that allows registered households to access free services at public hospitals. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Universal Health Care on health and welfare of residents in Makueni County, using Mobeni Sub County Hospital as a case study. The study was to determine whether implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC) had any effect on the health and welfare of residents of Makueni County. The literature review covered both local and international research on the topic. Critical analysis was done on the similarities and differences in the approaches used in local and international research related to the study. The study used descriptive research design. The target population was all the residents of Makueni County. The study limited itself to 416 patients of Makueni County who visited who Mobeni Sub County Hospital between January to April 2018. Stratified random sampling was used to select the participants for the study. Strata were divided into, Inpatients and outpatients. From each stratum 30% of participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. A total of one hundred and twenty-four (124) patients participated in the study. A questionnaire on effects of UHC on health and welfare was developed by the researcher for the study. Pilot study was done to ensure validity and reliability of the research instrument. Simple Linear regression was used to analyze effects of UHC on health and welfare of Makueni residents. Descriptive data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages and presented through tables and figures. The research established that the achievement of UHC in Mobeni sub-county had played a significant role in enhancing the economy of the region by ensuring that the residents are able to set aside funds to cater for their needs. It has also alleviated poverty and contributed to the sustainable development of the region. Additionally, the implementation of UHC was vital in enhancing job opportunities since it attracted individuals with the needed skills. The UHC programmer played a fundamental role in alleviating the suffering of the people of Mobeni sub-county. The study concluded that Universal Health Care ultimately guarantees financial protection by providing a shield against the catastrophic and impoverishing consequences of out-of-pocket expenditure. The research recommendations of the study were that the programmed needed to involve local communities as a means of achieving true accountability and ensure real access to information. It is recommended that the money allocated to the health sector and how it is spent should be accounted for to the communities. It was also recommended that the capital expenditure should be focused on enhancing the quality of healthcare by building new facilities or purchasing equipment to care for more people in the future. It is also recommended that the system should primarily invest in and direct resources towards building the capacities of the public health sector, not in creating opportunities to generate private profits. Since this was a case study, another study should be conducted for all the hospitals of Makueni County. International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies LLL 1
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    UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE OF RESIDENTS OF MAKUENI COUNTY: A CASE STUDY OF MBOONI SUB COUNTY HOSPITAL, MAKUENI COUNTY
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Lydia Muthili Kimanzi
    Kenya implemented UHC as part of its key priority agendas with aspiration to have it achieved across the nation by 2022. This influenced the establishment of Makueni Care that is a vital health financing program that allows registered households to access free services at public hospitals. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of Universal Health Care on health and welfare of residents in Makueni County, using Mobeni Sub County Hospital as a case study. The study was to determine whether implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC) had any effect on the health and welfare of residents of Makueni County. The literature review covered both local and international research on the topic. Critical analysis was done on the similarities and differences in the approaches used in local and international research related to the study. The study used descriptive research design. The target population was all the residents of Makueni County. The study limited itself to 416 patients of Makueni County who visited who Mobeni Sub County Hospital between January to April 2018. Stratified random sampling was used to select the participants for the study. Strata were divided into, Inpatients and outpatients. From each stratum 30% of participants were selected using simple random sampling technique. A total of one hundred and twenty-four (124) patients participated in the study. A questionnaire on effects of UHC on health and welfare was developed by the researcher for the study. Pilot study was done to ensure validity and reliability of the research instrument. Simple Linear regression was used to analyze effects of UHC on health and welfare of Makueni residents. Descriptive data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages and presented through tables and figures. The research established that the achievement of UHC in Mobeni sub-county had played a significant role in enhancing the economy of the region by ensuring that the residents are able to set aside funds to cater for their needs. It has also alleviated poverty and contributed to the sustainable development of the region. Additionally, the implementation of UHC was vital in enhancing job opportunities since it attracted individuals with the needed skills. The UHC programmed played a fundamental role in alleviating the suffering of the people of Mobeni sub-county. The study concluded that Universal Health Care ultimately guarantees financial protection by providing a shield against the catastrophic and impoverishing consequences of out-of-pocket expenditure. The research recommendations of the study were that the programmed needed to involve local communities as a means of achieving true accountability and ensure real access to information. It is recommended that the money allocated to the health sector and how it is spent should be accounted for to the communities. It was also recommended that the capital expenditure should be focused on enhancing the quality of healthcare by building new facilities or purchasing equipment to care for more people in the future. It is also recommended that the system should primarily invest in and direct resources towards building the capacities of the public health sector, not in creating opportunities to generate private profits. Since this was a case study, another study should be conducted for all the hospitals of Makueni County. International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies LLL ,661 .
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    INSURANCE REFORMS AND PROVISION OF UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN KENYA
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Faith Keitany Jematia; Gladys Mabonga; Ann Kirigo Mwangi
    Universal health care is a vital part of Kenya that aims to ensure Kenyans receive quality health care services without suffering financial hardships. To address the problems in the health sector and make healthcare more accessible and affordable the government introduced various healthcare reforms, among them is establishing health insurance through National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). In its early years NHIF focused mainly with the formal sector employees, those in the informal sector, in agriculture, small scale businesspeople were left out. However, the government has made reforms to ensure that there are equity and access to health services by the poor and those in the informal sector. In the recent years private insurance companies have established health insurance to ensure a wider coverage of health insurance. This paper offers insights on reforms in insurance towards attainment of Universal healthcare in Kenya. This paper reviews the experiences of other countries and draws lessons from those experiences. This paper will find out what Kenya has done in the health insurance sector in ensuring Universal health coverage, although there are other reforms that can be adopted from other countries towards realization of the right healthcare and steer he country towards the desired health goals. The paper recommends that the decision to introduce universal health insurance be premised on a careful and thorough assessment of all the issues being raised, and implementation based on clearly outlined stages.
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    LEADERSHIP PRACTICES AND TURNOVER INTENTION OF TECHNICAL STAFF IN KENYAN SCHEDULE OPERATING PASSENGER AIRLINES
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Getnet Tilahun Taye
    The airline industry is facing various challenges since the start of commercial aviation in the 1920s. One of the major challenges is related to the human resource aspect, specifically the turnover intention of highly skilled technical staff. Leadership practices have a significant effect on the turnover intention of technical staff working in Kenyan schedule operating passenger airlines. So, the main objective of the study is to examine how leadership practices affect technical staff turnover intention. A descriptive survey design was used as a research design for the study. A total of 335 respondents were selected using proportionate stratified sampling technique from the target population of 2058 technical staff working in the 12 airlines that operate schedule passenger flight in Kenya. To determine the sample size Yamane's formula was used. Open and close ended questionnaires were used to collect data. For the analysis and presentation of the data, the researcher used descriptive and inferential statistics. To analyze the effect of the independent variable (leadership practices) on the dependent variable (technical staff turnover intention) and to test the hypothesis, a multiple regression model was used. The major findings of the study established that leadership practices significantly influence technical staff turnover intention in Kenyan schedule operating passenger airlines. The study concludes that the presence of acceptable leadership practices will have a positive contribution in curbing the turnover intention of technical staff. The study recommends that airlines should ensure the presence of acceptable leadership practices to deal with the issue of technical staff turnover.
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    TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AS A CORRELATE OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. A CASE STUDY OF WINNERS CHAPEL INT'L, SDA CHURCH, KAG CHURCH, NENO EVANGELISM AND PEFA IN MARIAKANI AREA OF KALOLENI, KILIFI COUNTY
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Kihugwa Mwanga Wycliffe; Paul Machoka
    Background to the study: The need for a comprehensive understanding of the connection between total quality management and customer satisfaction cannot be overstressed. Objective of the study: It is on this note that this study seeks to examine the kind of relationship that exists between Total Quality Management and other three variables, vis-à-vis top management commitment, availability of resources, and Customer satisfaction. A case study of Winners Chapel Int'l, SDA Church, KAG Church, Neno Evangelism and Pefa in Marikana Area of Kalo Leni, Kilifi County. Methodology: The descriptive survey design was adopted for this study and primary data was collected with the use of a self-structured questionnaire from one hundred and thirty-six (136) randomly selected respondents among the church members of Winners Chapel Int'l Marikana. (35); SDA Church (30); KAG Church. (27); Neno Evangelism (24); and Pefa (20), in Marikana Area of Kalo Leni, Kilifi County. The hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at 0.05 level of significance, with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS 21.0). Findings: The findings of the study showed an increase in the Worship centers through top management commitment to Total Quality Management implying increase in TQM implementation; increase in the involvement of church growth and the TQM implementation process is also tantamount to an increase in the Total Quality Management implementation; and that implementation of Total Quality Management significantly correlates increase in customer satisfaction in the Worship centers in Marikana which comprised of Winners Chapel Int'l, SDA Church, KAG Church, Neno Evangelism and Pefa in Marikana Area of Kalo Leni, Kilifi County. Conclusion and Recommendations: The studies therefore recommend among others that the top management at the worship centers should be committed to Total Quality Management and involve church leaders in its implementation at Winners Chapel Int'l, SDA Church, KAG Church, Neno Evangelism and Pefa in Marikana Area of Kalo Leni, Kilifi County... Further study on Total Quality Management as a Correlate of academic performance of private secondary schools and public schools in urban cities of Kenya.
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    COVID-19 AND IT'S IMPACT ON BUSINESS CONTINUITY IN GHANA: THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) Sanjeet Kumar Pattnalk
    The coronavirus pandemic is having a clear impact on business continuity for all organizations. As the world attempts to navigate through this difficult time, most companies are struggling to maintain a steady flow of required goods and services as well as maintain a stable financial position. This has necessitated a study into the business continuity in organizations in this current era. The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of Covid-19 on business continuity in Ghana while bringing into perspective the role the Government plays in easing the crisis. A descriptive survey design was used to solicit information from the employees of ten (10) companies in Ghana. Thirty (30) employees from these selected companies were sampled for interviews. The instrument used in this study was an interview guide. The research approach adopted for this study was the qualitative approach. Multi-stage sampling procedures involving both Purposive and simple random sampling were used to obtain data from a sample size of 30 employees. The study findings indicated that organizations face several challenges such as altering in the channel of distribution bringing in additional cost on technology and skills, drastic reduction in cash flows leading to inability to meet the companies' financial obligations to their suppliers and employees. The findings also suggested that the government has come up with various policies to ease the impact of the CoVOC-19 crisis. However, the respondents still expect the government to coordinate with the organizations to curb the problem. Practically, this study recommends that the government should explore opportunities focused on making conditions of trade flexible in responding to arising uncertainties.
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    PUBLIC SECTOR REFORMS AND COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICS IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS OF KENYA
    (management university of africa, 2020-11) David K. M'Mugamb; Dr. Washington Okeyo,PhD; Dr. Magdalene Muthoka, PhD
    Public sector reforms were intended to change public service to be more responsive to citizen needs and ensure ethical service delivery. The aim of this paper is to discuss the impact of public sector reforms on compliance with public service ethics at the devolved County Governments of Kenya. The study is based unsystematic review methods to discuss the rationale, drivers, achievement, challenges and the general lessons learned and whether the reform has any effect on public service ethics compliance. Results showed that in the last thirty years, many countries especially in Africa adopted reforms with varied outcomes and impact on public service ethics compliance. The reviewed literature has also revealed that implementation of public sector reforms is considered more important for reengineering the public service than compliance with public service ethics. Moreover, several barriers including the changing reform paradigm are well documented globally, regionally and nationally. In Africa and Kenya in particular literature on reforms is generally inconclusive on the impact of reforms on compliance with public service ethics. In addition, the review has identified some important theoretical, conceptual and methodological drawbacks in previous studies that restrict generalization of results to particular contexts such as County Governments. The recommendation is made for further research focusing on the relationships between strategic leadership and reform implementation and employee commitment to public service ethics compliance.