INFLUENCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PRIVATE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Samuel Kithae ◽  
Dr. John Achuora
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Regression Coefficients ◽  
Private Institutions

Purpose: The goal of the study was to examine the influence of inventory management on performance of private commercial banks in Kenya, with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of inventory management practices.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 220 procurement officers in the private commercial banks in Kenya. From the three strata, a sample of 142 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables.Results: In regard to information technology, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.752 on performance of private commercial banks. Second in regard to warehouse management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.156 on performance of private commercial banks.With regard to the third objective, the regression coefficients of the study show inventory cycle counting has a significant influence of 0.06 on performance of private commercial banks. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show warehousing management system  has a significant influence of 0.02 on performance of private commercial banks.Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that information technology, inventory control techniques, inventory cycle counting and warehousing management system have a positive relationship with performance in private commercial banks.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that private institutions should embrace inventory management practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other private institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Michael Nyangate Basweti ◽  
Dr. John Achuora
Keyword(s):  
Inventory Management ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Regression Coefficients ◽  
Procurement Management ◽  
Strategic Sourcing ◽  
Inventory Management System ◽  
Strategic Procurement

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish whether strategic procurement management has contributed to the performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design; the researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 187 heads of procurement of the state corporations in Kenya. From the four strata, a sample of 127 was selected using simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: In regard to inventory management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.561 on performance of state corporations. Second in regard to strategic sourcing, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.198 on performance of state corporations. With regard to supply base leveraging, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.112 on performance of state corporations. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.019 on performance of state corporations.Conclusion: Based on the findings, the study concluded that supply base leveraging, inventory management system, e-procurement and strategic sourcing have a positive relationship with performance of the state corporations.Policy Recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement management so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

Influence of Strategic Procurement Management on The Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Michael Nyangate Basweti ◽  
Dr. John Achuora
Keyword(s):  
Inventory Management ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Management System ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Regression Coefficients ◽  
Procurement Management ◽  
Strategic Sourcing ◽  
Inventory Management System ◽  
Strategic Procurement

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish whether strategic procurement management has contributed to the performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design; the researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 187 heads of procurement of the state corporations in Kenya. From the four strata, a sample of 127 was selected using simple random sampling. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.Results: In regard to inventory management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.561 on performance of state corporations. Second in regard to strategic sourcing, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.198 on performance of state corporations. With regard to supply base leveraging, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.112 on performance of state corporations. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.019 on performance of state corporations. Conclusion: Based on the findings, the study concluded that supply base leveraging, inventory management system, e-procurement and strategic sourcing have a positive relationship with performance of the state corporations. Policy Recommendation: The study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement management so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals Challenges to food security among households of community-based organizations implementing agroforestry in Rongai Sub-County and mitigation factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 266-280
Author(s):  
Esther Cheburet ◽  
Wanjugu Wachira ◽  
Janerose Mayabi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Governance Processes

The study sought to determine challenges to food security among households of CBOs implementing agroforestry in Rongai Sub County in Nakuru and mitigation factors. The study was anchored on the systems theory and employed a mixed research methods design with simple random sampling used to get the CBOs from which the respondents were drawn. The target population was 630 members of all forty-seven (47) CBOs implementing agroforestry in the study area. The sample size was 245 respondents selected using the proportionate random sampling method. Questionnaires comprising of both open-ended and closed-ended questions were used to collect the data. From the study, the food produced by the households is insufficient and has to be supplemented by those outside the households. The food produced is of quality controlled by factors including farm management practices and capital availability for production. There is food inaccessibility as those produced are a source of income for the households yet insufficient. However, there is an improvement compared to previous years. The households’ food production is unstable as shown by variations in production and insufficiency of the food. Food security is challenged by the failure of all members of CBOs to take part in decision-making processes, reporting, roles, and responsibilities not being assigned appropriately. Mitigation factors are hardly employed by the CBOs to curb the challenges faced in implementing agroforestry. The study recommends building the capacity of CBOs implementing agroforestry in areas of resource mobilization, empowering them to harmonize governance processes, developing and implementing an M&E framework. It also recommends the development and implementation of sound policies that promote agroforestry expansion

INVESTIGATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON THE OPERATIONS OF THE SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN NAIROBI, KENYA.

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Kandia Dennis Ireri ◽  
Prof. Abraham Idowu
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Financial Management System ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
System Effectiveness

Purpose: This study investigated the effectiveness of information technology on the operations of SACCO’s within Nairobi.Methodology:The study used a descriptive research design. The target population consisted of various Sacco members of Sacco’s in Nairobi County. This study used a multistage sampling technique.  The data collection techniques involved document analysis and questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted on 10% (15 respondents) of the study sample size. The questionnaires were self-administered. Data was gathered, coded and recorded into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program. Through descriptive statistics, the researcher summarized data in a meaningful way by making calculations to determine percentage for the response to satisfactory factors of the respondents and helped analyze profiles of the SACCO.Results:Based on the findings of the study concluded that; the SACCO members perceived that the effectiveness of ATM system, effectiveness of asset loan management system, effectiveness of liability/saving management system and the effectiveness of financial management system influenced the operations of savings and credit cooperative societies.Policy recommendation:SACCOs should commit more resources into the adoption and maintenance of information technology systems since they influence their operations positively.SACCOs should increase the number of ATMs since their effectiveness affect their operations positively SACCOs should maintain their asset loan management systems so as to ensure that members can access loans whenever they are in need

FACTORS INFLUENCING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Daniel Kamau ◽  
Gabriel Kamau
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Linear Relationship ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
P Value ◽  
Positive Linear Relationship ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The study sought to determine factors influencing knowledge management practices in the commercial banks in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of 44 commercial banks was identified. A sample of 17 banks was chosen using random sampling. A stratified approach was used to select respondents and a total of 85 respondents were surveyed from five departments in each of the 17 banks. Quantitative statistical techniques were used during the analysis to describe and analyze data. The results of the analysis were presented and interpreted in the form of descriptive statistics, as well as inferential statistics.Results: Regression result indicated that there exists a positive linear relationship between organizational Culture and Knowledge Management practices.   Results indicate that there exists a positive linear relationship between organizational structure and Knowledge Management practices.  This is evidenced by an odds ratio of 28.988.  The relationship is significant as shown by a p value of 0.0113.Results indicated that there was a positive and significant correlation of 0.759 between Information technology and Knowledge management practices. Results indicate that there exists a positive linear relationship between Organization Leadership and Knowledge Management Practices.  This is evidenced by a regression coefficient of 125.198.  The relationship is significant as shown by a p value of 0.0058.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that commercial banks in Kenya should continue investing in leadership as doing so would improve their knowledge management practices. In addition, commercial banks should adopt more flexible structures that support knowledge acquisition, dissemination and storage.   The study advocates that the cultural orientation of the organizations should be such that it supports the perception of knowledge management practices. Furthermore, commercial banks should continue investing in Information technology as doing so would improve the knowledge management practices.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON LOAN PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Michael Njeru ◽  
Dr Shano Mohhamed ◽  
Mr. A Wachira
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rates ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Management System ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Small Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Loan Repayment ◽  
Credit Management ◽  
Degree Of Association ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Purpose: the purpose of this study was to analyze effectiveness of credit management system on loan performance of commercial banks in Kenya.Methodology:Descriptive research design was used. The population comprised of 86 respondents. That is, one credit manager and one credit officer from one branch of each of the 43 commercial banks registered with central bank of Kenya as at this year. A census study was conducted since the target population was small. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire through drop and pick later method. The questionnaire was both open and closed ended. Test retest method was used to ensure reliability while piloting was used to check the validly of the research instrument .data was analyzed using to frequencies, percentages and means. Correlation was used to compute the degree of association between variable. The hypothesis was tested using chi square. Data was thereafter presented using table and pie charts. Results:The study established that credit terms has an effect on performance, just like credit appraisal was equally found to be very important in influencing performance of commercial banks. Similarly, a stringent policy was found to have a far greater influence to performance than a libel policy Policy recommendation: It was then recommended the character of the borrower, the current capacity and collateral attached should carry a lot of weight in the appraisal. In addition, credit officer and client should be involved in formulation of credit terms and interest rates on loans reduced since these have an effect on loan repayment hence performance of commercial banks. 

scholarly journals Influence of Participatory Project Initiation on Sustainable Forest Management in Saboti, Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Anthony Tabot ◽  
Ochieng Owuor ◽  
Joash Migosi
Keyword(s):  
Forest Management ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sustainable Forest Management ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Participatory Development ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Community Forest Management ◽  
Community Forest ◽  
Initiation Stage

Forestry related projects fail due to the lack of participation by the community during the initiation stage. This further leads to unsustainable management of forests. This study was undertaken to examine how participatory project initiation influences sustainable forest management in Saboti forest in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. Participatory Development Theory guided this study. The explanatory research design was adopted. The target population was 2600 community forest association (CFA) members and 15 Kenya Forest Officers. Census sampling was used in the sampling of Kenya forest Officers and simple random sampling to select community forest management members. The sample size was 347 community forest management members and 15 Kenya forest Officers. Data were collected using questionnaires and through interview. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Presentation of findings was carried out using tables. There was a significant influence of participatory project initiation on sustainable forest management (SFM) (r = 0.700, p=0.00). This implies that an increase in participatory project initiation improved sustainable forest management in Saboti. Participatory project initiation had a significant influence on sustainable forest management. The community participation in initiation had a significant influence on sustainable forest management. There is need for forest management to involve the community members during the initiation stage of the projects in order to achieve sustainable forest management.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
MICHAEL MWINZI MWENDWA ◽  
Dr. GEORGE OCHIRI
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Contract Management

Purpose: The study helped unearth the influence of contract management practices on performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The study reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and then proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as to validate the statistical hypotheses. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 187 state corporations in Kenya. Questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data from a sample of 127 heads of procurement, who were selected using simple random sampling, from the four strata. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses was used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Results: The response rate of the study was 82%. The findings of the study indicated that administration strategy, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder management and conflict management have a positive relationship with performance of state corporations in Kenya.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of state corporations can be improved by administration strategy, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder management and conflict management. First, in regard to administration strategy, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence on performance of state corporations.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace contract management practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF HEADTEACHERS’ INVOLVEMENT OF FEMALE TEACHERS ON GIRLS’ ACCESS TO PUBLIC PRIMARY EDUCATION IN GARISSA SUB-COUNTY, GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Garat Hassan Osman ◽  
Benson Njoroge ◽  
Reuben Kenei
Keyword(s):  
Primary Education ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Female Teachers

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of headteachers’ involvement of female teachers on girls’ access to primary education in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Management Practices and Pearson’s Gender Relations Theories. Methodology: The study adopted mixed methodology and descriptive survey research design. Data analysis began by identifying common themes. The target population comprised of 28 headteachers, 302 teachers, 873 girls in classes VII & VIII and three (3) Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) totaling to 1206 from which 300 respondents were determined using Yamane’s Formula. Stratified sampling was used to create three strata based on the number of zones in Garissa Sub-County. From each zone, four headteachers and 56 teachers were selected using simple random sampling to avoid bias. The procedures adopted enabled the researcher to sample 12 headteachers, 168 teachers, 117 girls in classes VII & VIII and three (3) CSOs. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and inferentially using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23) and presented using tables. Findings: The study established that headteachers’ management practices such as involvement of female teachers influence the number of girls who are enrolled into primary schools. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Thus, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education should recruit and work with female teachers to enhance girls’ access to primary education and to inform future policy development.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility and the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya: A Case of Equity Bank

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (II) ◽  
pp. 186-198
Author(s):  
Mercy Wanja Mwangi ◽  
Jane Wanjira
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Corporate Social

The goal of this study was to explore the influence of Social Corporate Responsibility on organization Performance. It specifically sought to establish the influence of philanthropic CSR activities benefits salient to CSR activities CSR contributions and financial-focused CSR on Equity Bank performance. This study was guided by three theories namely Triple Bottom Line Theory, the Stakeholder Theory as well as the Fiduciary Capitalism Theory. This study adopted a descriptive research design. With all the 238 management staff at Equity Bank being the target population. In order to answer the research questions, the study incorporated merits of secondary data which formed a basis for comparison with findings. The findings of the study were: philanthropic CSR, benefit salient, CSR contributions and financial focused CSR, had a significant influence on organizational performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study concludes that: Philanthropic CSR, benefit salient on CSR, CSR contributions and financial focused CSR activities had a positive and significant influence on Equity Bank organizational performance. The study thus makes the following recommendations that Equity bank management should continue to invest more in the corporate social responsibility aspect done to make the life of beneficiaries better in terms of education, health and other humanistic endeavors. They should improve on strategies that improves on the desired outcomes that accrue out of CSR activities and improve by seminars and involvement actions how the employees feel about CSR enough to warrant motivation to better productivity by them. This is an open-access article published and distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License of United States unless otherwise stated. Access, citation and distribution of this article is allowed with full recognition of the authors and the source.  

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