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FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF CEMENT MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF MOMBASA CEMENT ATHI RIVER MACHAKOS COUNTY.
(management university of africa, 2021-08) MOHAMED AMIN ALI
The main purpose of the study was to investigate factors affecting financial performance of cement manufacturing companies in Kenya a case study of Mombasa Cement Company which is geographically located at Athi-river along Namanga road at shalom hospital in Machakos County. The firm was used to carry out the research on the above stated topic. The specific objectives of the research were; to establish the extent to which information technology affect financial performance in cement sector in Kenya, to evaluate how government policies affect financial performance in cement sector in Kenya, to determine the extent to which employee competency affect the financial performance in the banking cement sector in Kenya, to investigate the extent to which innovation affects financial performance in the cement sector in Kenya. The expected beneficiaries of study carried out were; the management of Mombasa cement company in understanding the factors affecting financial performance of cement companies in Kenya, other financial institutions in understanding factors affecting financial performance of cement in their firms and other researchers who may wish to pursue further research in this area. The study used Descriptive Research Design, where the targeted population was 120 employees. The researcher also used Stratified random sampling procedure to select a sample size of 60 respondents which represented 50% of the target population. Questionnaires were adopted in collecting data which was later analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively and presented using pie charts and tables.
AN ANALYSIS OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN RELATION TO ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY
(management university of africa, 2021-09) ROMANO ILUKU OKISAI
The study’s main objective was to establish the analysis of conflict management in relation to organizational performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To determine the effects of Collaboration management on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority, to establish the effects of Mediation on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority and to determine the effects of negotiation on the performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The literature review indicated that’s that 65 percent of performance problems result from conflict managements between employees, results to huge expenses in the organizations. However, he states that resolved office conflict signifies the largest decreased cost in many businesses, yet it remains largely recognized. This study used descriptive research design. The target population of this study consisted of selected departments of Kenya Port Authority and the numbers of staff were 140. The researcher used 30% of the target population to obtain a sample size of 23 respondents. In the collection of data both primary and secondary data collection were adopted. The researcher administered questionnaires to employees who were selected using the convenient sampling technique. The secondary data was gathered from reading books, journals that contain information that is related to analysis of conflict management in relation to organizational performance of Kenya Ports Authority. The qualitative data from secondary sources was analyzed using content analysis and logical analysis techniques. The techniques of analysis and interpreting data such as: Tabulation, Bar graphs, Pie charts and percentage was used to present the findings. The findings of the study revealed that collaboration management influenced Kenya Ports Authority Organizational performance positively. The study concluded that there was a strong positive relationship between Collaboration management, Mediation and Negotiation practices on Organizational performance in Kenya Ports Authority. The researcher recommended enough measures to be put in place to ensure there was continuous improvement in Organizational performance of Kenya Ports Authority.
IMPACT OF DISPUTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF LUGODA TEA FACTORY,
(management university of africa, 2022-10) ABDULKHALIQ AHMED
The reason of this observes changed into to assess the effect of dispute control practices on worker overall performance at Lagoda Tea Factory, Nairobi County - Kenya. The observe changed into guided through the subsequent unique objectives; to have a look at the connection among dispute control and worker overall performance in Lagoda Tea Factory, well-known objectives; Leadership fashion, group overall performance and worker language. A descriptive quantitative studies layout changed into used; number one information had been accumulated the usage of 5 scales as withinside the questionnaire. The goal populace of this observes changed into a hundred seventy-five respondents from pinnacle control to purposeful stage and fifty-three respondents had been acquired from all departments. Data had been analyzed for descriptive statistics. A sampling method changed into used to pick a populace pattern from the whole worker populace. In this observe, descriptive statistics, specifically imply rankings and percentages, had been utilized in information analysis. The analyzed information changed into provided with inside the shape of tables, charts and graphs. The observer’s findings determined that there are numerous elements that personnel face while adopting dispute control practices. Some of those elements had been management fashion in struggle control, agency overall performance, and group overall performance and worker language. The observe makes some of coverage and exercise recommendations. First, plant control embraces provider shipping through disposing of essential boundaries of this kind. Management have to instill in personnel a subculture of provider this is fashioned from a hard and fast of principles, beliefs, values, traditions and attitudes. The education practices utilized by the manufacturing facility also can have an effect on worker motivation and organizational dedication. In order to equip its personnel with the abilities essential to carry out their jobs, the workplace have to educate personnel, that could result in an excessive stage of motivation and dedication from personnel who absolutely see the possibility they may be getting.
EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF KENYAN COMPANIES. A CASE STUDY OF BIDCO AFRICA
(management university of africa, 2022-06) RUKIA HASSAN ADAN
This study's main goal is to determine how globalization policies affect Kenyan companies' financial performance. Establishing the impact of franchising as a globalization strategy on the financial performance of Kenyan enterprises is one of the specific objectives. to ascertain how the financial performance of Kenyan companies is impacted by mergers and acquisitions as a globalization strategy. To assess the role of FDI as a Globalization strategy on financial performance of Kenyan companies. To establish how Brand Effects as a Globalization strategy affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. A descriptive study was used as the method of investigation. In order to gather data, a questionnaire was dropped off and picked up at a later date. Regression analysis was utilized to examine the link between business integration and supply chain performance, whereas percentages and frequencies were employed for objective one and three. Tables were used to display the results. Financial performance of Kenyan companies from the analysis 98% of the respondents were for the opinion that Franchising as a Globalization strategy affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. While 2% of the respondents stated that Franchising as a Globalization strategy does not affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. indicates that 71% of respondent indicated that Mergers & acquisition as a Globalization strategy financial performance of Kenyan companies while 29% indicated that mergers & acquisition as a Globalization strategy does not financial performance of Kenyan companies. From the analysis 79% accepted that FDI as a Globalization strategy financial performance of Kenyan companies while the remaining being the minority of 21% stated that FDI as a Globalization strategy does not affect financial performance of Kenyan companies. That 88% of the respondents agreed that brand effects as a globalization strategy financial performance of Kenyan companies whereas 12% of the respondents disagreed. The study recommends that Bidco Africa should foster innovation as this will enhance their profitability. The study recommends that Bidco Africa should formulate a clear rewards system, bonus structures, and other fringe benefits that can help improve productivity within the firm. The research recommends that the bank should foster their training programmers across all employees’ aspects to ensure a positive impact on their profitability. The study also recommends that the bank should review the operational costs associated with market segmentation and product delivery to ensure the banks absorb minimal costs. x
Industrial Attachment
(management university of africa, 2024-09) LEILA ADHAN ABDI
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS IMPACTS ON THE POLITICS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS IN KENYA
(management university of africa, 2021-04) MICHAEL ABDUBA JIRMA
Social media such as, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are often seen as political game changers and influencer. In this research, various models are introduced for studying the results of social media on various political communities. These models aim to investigate the relationship between Social Media Participation and Community Participation. With the changing times, and the increase with ICT resources, there seems to be a significant increase to social media users and many sharing political views as frequent as on a daily basis. The case study aims to see how much social media affects the views of people on the political aspects. This study recommends that political aspirants and those who wish to participate in politics in the near future should carefully view social media as a platform for launching campaigns, view, and analyze carefully what is required of them to prosper in the political venture .
INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE AMONG AIRLINES IN KENYA A case of Martin Air Airline
(management university of africa, 2022-09) MARY ATIENO ODHIAMBO
Kenya's aviation business has been controlled by a number of airline companies, including those that operate international, regional, and local flights. As more airline businesses have established their operations to develop niches to satisfy the desired demands of end consumers, the market has become extremely competitive. Airlines have historically played critical roles in moving Kenya's economy toward a middle-income level, as envisioned in Vision 2030. Examining strategy through the perspective of leadership focuses on the key roles that leaders must inhibit in the performance process of the organization. Leadership has been regarded to play an important impact in the functioning of organizations. As a result, leadership has been generally viewed and described as one of the primary determinants of effective organizational performance. The primary goal of this research was to investigate the impact of strategic leadership on organizational performance in Kenya's airline industry. The specific objectives were to investigate the effects of strategic leadership skills on organizational performance, to assess how leadership conduct influences organizational performance, to determine the effect of communication skills on organizational performance, and to investigate the effects of process monitoring on organizational performance in Kenya's airline industry. Strategic leadership abilities, leadership conduct, monitoring process, and communication skill do not have a substantial effect on organizational performance in Kenya's airline business, according to the study. The study's population was made up of personnel from Martin Air, a Kenyan airline that operates both internationally and regionally. The overall target population was 270 Kenyan employees. The sample size for the study was determined to be 81 people. The study used a descriptive survey design. The data collected was examined utilizing a descriptive technique and tools, as well as simple SPSS. Data was provided in the form of charts, graphs, and percentages. The current study's conclusions were intended to benefit airline sector policymakers, the Kenyan government, and academics. The study's findings reveal that strategic leadership skills are required for an organization's performance; thus, it is recommended that the airline sector adopt strategic leadership skills that will aid in performance. It has been discovered that the monitoring procedure affects the organization's performance process in the aviation business. For smooth strategy change, the aviation sector should also embrace direct communication with members of the execution team, which might be accomplished through the use of routine briefings before the start of the day's work. The airline sector is also strongly urged to offer frequent seminars and workshops to retrain and refresh managers on previously learned abilities, as well as to provide current updates on strategic management skills that are relevant globally. The study finds that it is critical for leaders to seek to acquire the necessary abilities to ensure the smooth implementation of corporate strategies. The study found that leadership abilities are essential for a leader to integrate a well-formulated strategy into actions that provide the desired results. Continuous improvement is required during the monitoring process because it determines the success of the company's strategic goals. Finally, the capacity of the communication leader to encourage and accept feedback from the execution team to ensure that the correct message is decoded was discovered to be a critical component of the organization's effectiveness.