scholarly journals Factors Affecting Women in Strategic Management on Performance of County Government in Trans Nzoia, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Jerop Boit ◽  
Anthony Osoro
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
County Government ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
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PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORPORATE STRATEGY

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Ekaterina A. Egorova ◽  
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Polina V. Syrovatkina ◽  
Tatiana F. Chernova ◽  
Irina S. Brikoshina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Portfolio Analysis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Market Situation

This article reveals the specifics of developing a corporate strategy using portfolio analysis, taking into account the current market situation, which has created a number of factors affecting labor produc-tivity, internal and external policies of organizations, using the example of the work of the "Vishnevii sad" theater. The information about portfolio analysis in the development of corporate strategy is presented from the point of view of strategic management. Both theoretical and practical data are given, including different ways of constructing portfolio analysis, rules and methods that can be implemented. Proposals for modifica-tion and improvement of internal processes taking into account the influence of extraneous factors, possible goals and results are presented.

PKC Laundries: a start-up business at the crossroads

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Ammani Pagadala ◽  
Rajiv Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Vendor Management ◽  
Management Issues

Subject area Strategy Study level/applicability Strategic Management course in an undergraduate programme. Case overview PKC Laundries started a technology-driven laundry service that would be just a click away for their customers and would provide a quick and satisfying cost-effective solution to the customers’ laundry needs. The business, conceived as a start-up, was based on the asset-light aggregation model which used existing vendors to provide the service. The business has been running for almost two years now but has encountered certain operational challenges of vendor management and in generating sufficient operating profits. At this juncture, the question that is bothering the owners is would it be right if PKC went in for backward integration by investing in an automatic laundry plant to manage the risk of dependency on their vendors or should they strengthen and scale-up the present business model? The owners seem to be in a muddle about their strengths and weaknesses and the foreseeable opportunities and threats and going forward what sort of challenges should they prepare themselves for? This case requires the reader to understand the scenario in which a small and medium enterprise (SME) operates within its micro and macro environment. It then makes the reader think and critically analyse the dilemma the young entrepreneurs are facing and identify the problems and possible strategies to overcome these problems. The case highlights the challenges faced by PKC as an aggregator business and the scope of what PKC can do in the future to strengthen its position. It also explores various marketing management issues such as segmenting, targeting and positioning. The case also helps in understanding strategic management issues such as analysis and formulation and implementation of the strategy. Expected learning outcomes The expected learning outcomes are as follows: To understand the micro and macro environmental factors affecting a firm; to understand the issues involved in formulating and implementing a strategy; to understand the challenges faced by a start-up (both operational and for scaling up); and to understand the strategies adopted by the company to develop their business. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 11: Strategy.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Factors Affecting Implementation of Green Public Procurement Governments in Laikipia County Government, Kenya.

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Elijah Mwangi Ngunjiri
Keyword(s):  
Public Procurement ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Purchasing Power ◽  
Knowledge Gap ◽  
Green Products ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environmental Objectives ◽  
Green Public Procurement

Green Public Procurement has been used as a tool to achieve environmental objectives by some countries especially in Europe. Public procurement in Kenya is estimated to account for between 70 and 80 percent of the national budget.  This gives the government purchasing power to influence manufacturing and supply of green products for sustainable development. County governments in Kenya are allocated between 15 and 45 percent of the total country’s income.  Despite all these finances Counties possess, many of them do not fully use their purchasing power to achieve environmental objectives. Laikipia County for example, did very well on procurement activities to be ranked the best performing entity in public procurement in Kenya in 2014, yet it did not have a similar identity on Green Public Procurement. It is this research gap that this study sought to fill. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting implementation of Green Public Procurement in Laikipia County government. The study was guided by knowledge gap and buyers’ perception on green products as independent variables and implementation of Green Public Procurement as the dependant variable. Descriptive research design was applied in this study.  The study targeted County governments in Kenya. The study population was 45 employees from Laikipia County government drawn from procurement and finance department. Primary data was collected by use of a semi structured questionnaire.  The questionnaire was self administered. Descriptive statistics and statistical model of multiple regression were used in analysis of data .The study established that knowledge gap (0.561) and buyer’s perception on GPP (0.143) had a positive effect on GPP implementation with knowledge gap as the major one. The study recommends County governments to organize for compulsory training of its staff on GPP. They should conduct lifecycle costing of all products procured by the County governments so as to create the right perception on these products. 

EXPANSION OF PARTICIPATION OF INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISES IN STATE TARGET PROGRAMS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Dilshod Sagatov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Economic Management ◽  
Factors Affecting

This article discusses the issues of expanding the participation of innovative enterprises in state targeted programs, the effectiveness of strategic management of enterprises, the factors affecting them, increasing the efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises and improving organizational and economic management mechanisms

Understanding Organized Retail Supply Chain Environment

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajwinder Singh ◽  
H. S. Sandhu ◽  
B. A. Metri ◽  
R. S. Ghera
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Operations Management ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Horticultural Products

The organized retail is a sunrise industry in India. Managing organized non-livestock retailing (NLR): which is the retailing of agricultural and horticultural products, is a big challenge for the retail players. In this paper, the twenty two factors affecting supply chain (SC) performance have been classified into three groups using factor analysis i.e., strategic management, operations management, and environmental dynamics. A confirmatory model is also tested to know the effect of these factors/items on SC decisions. The results indicate that the focus on these factors shall help organizations to diagnose, manage and improve SC performance.

Factors affecting coagulation as a pretreatment to ultrafiltration membranes

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Marek J. Ratajczak ◽  
Kirsten N. Exall ◽  
Peter M. Huck
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Fouling ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Optimal Dose ◽  
Subsequent Increase ◽  
Polyaluminum Chloride ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Toc Removal ◽  
Water Ph ◽  
In Trans

Low pressure membranes can be effective in treating various types of water, but are subject to fouling. In this work, chemical coagulation was studied as a pretreatment to ultrafiltration (UF), with the goal of mitigating fouling while maintaining high permeate water quality. Alum and ferric chloride were evaluated, as well as two polyaluminum chloride (PACl) products of different basicities and compositions. A bench-scale hollow fiber UF unit was developed to study the treatment of raw and pretreated water from two southern Ontario drinking water sources. The four coagulants were compared at optimal dosages, as well as at lower dosages. The roles of mixing and pH conditions were also evaluated. Membrane fouling was evaluated by observing changes in trans-membrane pressure (TMP) over 3-day experiments. Under optimal dose conditions, all four coagulants were able to reduce the rate at which the membrane fouled to varying degrees for each water source. Total organic carbon (TOC) removal by the membrane was also enhanced with coagulation pretreatment as would be expected. Experiments conducted with low coagulant dosages displayed under-dosing and a subsequent increase in membrane fouling. Experiments conducted with modified raw water pH improved both membrane performance and TOC removal, while experiments with modified mixing intensities proved ineffective.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Employee-based Brand Equity: Evidence From China

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahir Mumtaz Awan ◽  
Xiaolin Li ◽  
Wang Haizhong
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Brand Equity ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Service Industry ◽  
Management Journal ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Construct Definition ◽  
Replication Studies

Employee-based brand equity (EBBE) has been receiving increasing attention in recent years. However, most studies focus on the construct definition and scale development, as well as the effects that EBBE may have on corporate performance. Few studies try to identify the source of EBBE, or in other words, the antecedents of EBBE. The major study of the antecedents of EBBE is King and Grace’s model (2010), which is restricted to the service industry. As this research is cultural context-dependent, it is necessary to test the framework of King and Grace’s model (2010) in other regions or industries. Replication studies are important for the generalizability of strategic management theories as reputed journals such as the Academy of Management Journal (AMJ) and the Strategic Management Journal (SMJ) have proposed. Therefore, this study was designed to test King and Grace’s model (2010) in an eastern cultural context (China) and covers several non-service sector industries. The results confirmed King and Grace’s model to a high extent, which has significant implications for firms in developing countries.   Keywords: Employee-based brand equity, Brand management, China, Employee behavior, Competitive advantage.

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