Department of Business Administration and Management

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    Effect of Recognition on Employee Job Output in Faith Based Health Facilities in Kakamega County, Kenya
    (Journal of International Business, Innovation and Strategic Management, 2021-01-01) Lusambili, Praxedes; Wanyama, Kadian; Abuya, Joshua
    Reward system is an important device not only to monitor performance of employees but it can also be used as a motivation tool to retain employees as well as attract new talents. Despite the existence of the faith-based health facilities, they have experienced high staff turnover due to lack of equitable and sustainable reward systems in place. This study focused on the effects of recognition on employee job output in faith-based Health Facilities in Kakamega County. The study was anchored on the two theories; Self- determination theory and Cognitive evaluation theory. The study used a cross sectional research design approach and the unit of study was faith-based health facilities in County Government of Kakamega. The target population was 166 employees of faith-based health facilities in Kakamega County. The study used self-administered questionnaires to collect data. This study adopted content and construct forms of validity. Cronbach alpha, which is a measure of internal consistency, was used to test the internal reliability of the measurement instrument. The study findings were: there was a statistically significant effect of recognition on employee job output of the faith-based Health Facilities in Kakamega County; where employees were recognized for the work done; this would lead to intrinsic motivation, ultimately improving the performance of the employees at workplace. The study concluded that high levels of recognition in the organization could translate to improve employee job output of the faith-based Health Facilities in Kakamega County. Where employees were recognized for the work done, this would lead to intrinsic motivation, ultimately improving the performance of the employees at workplace. The study would assist the practitioners on faith-based institutions matters which include provision of an insight on the perceptions of employees towards intrinsic rewards.
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    The impact of microfinancing on women entrepreneurship in Kakamega central district, Kenya
    (2012) Kirwa, Tecla C.; Ngoze, Moses; Embeywa, H. E
    Women play a crucial role in the economic development of their families and communities but certain obstacles such as poverty, unemployment, low household income and societal discriminations mostly in developing countries have hindered their effective performance of that role. As such, most of them embark on entrepreneurial activities to support their families. It is discovered that women entrepreneurship could be an effective strategy for poverty reduction in a country; since women are the worst hit in such situation. However, it is discovered that women entrepreneurs, especially in developing countries, do not have easy access to microfinance factors for their entrepreneurial activity and as such have low business performance than their men counterparts, whereas the rate of their participation in the informal sector of the economy is higher than males, and microfinance factors could have positive effect on enterprise performance. The purpose of the study was to establish the impact of micro financing on women entrepreneurship in Kakamega Central District. Specifically, the study sought to establish the impact of micro-credit on the performance of women entrepreneurs; the study employed a descriptive survey design. The target population will include 937 women entrepreneurs and 10 managers of the 10 MFIs in Kakamega Central District. The sample population was made up of 286 women entrepreneurs and 10 managers. Purposive sampling was used to pick managers who work in the 10 MFIs. Simple random sampling was used to select women entrepreneurs involved in the activities of the 10 MFIs in the district. Data was collected by use of questionnaires and interviews. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as means, frequencies percentages. Findings were presented using tables, frequency percentages, and figures. The findings of the study revealed that microcredit had great impact in empowering women economically, enhancing their communication skills, building their confidence, promoting their recognition in family, increase in decision making powers, increased income and enhanced reduction in poverty. The study recommended that the government should consider incentives (such as giving tax rebates) to microfinance’s and banks serving women entrepreneurs’ needs. Women’s Business Associations in collaboration with other business support providers should more actively advocate and lobby for a review of: Group lending practices, High interest rates, Short loan repayment periods and size of loans.
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    Effects of total quality management implementation on electronic-government in county government of Kakamega
    (2014-05-01) Atsiaya, Branice Ing'ahizu; Wanyama, Kadian W.; Musiega, Douglas
    Several authors have since defined Electronic-Government in various ways but the keywords include the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to facilitate access to and provision of government services to people. The ultimate aim is to improve performance (efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability) of government. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Total Quality Management practices in the implementation of Electronic-Government in County Government of Kakamega. The study had the following objective: To examine the levels of TQM practices and implementation of e-Government in County Government of Kakamega. This study was anchored on the conceptual framework that shows interactions of the variables. The study was guide d by the descriptive survey design.
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    Effect of bookkeeping management practices on business performance of micro and small butchery enterprises in Kimilili sub-county, Bungoma, Kenya
    (2014-09-01) Wanjala, Sam Nalwa; Bwisa, Henry M.; Wandera, Robert Wamalwa; Wanyama, Kadian Wanyonyi; Wanjala, Alice Susan
    Development of MSE's has contributed significantly to the employment opportunities in Kenya. Studies show that MSE's contribute over 50% of the employment opportunities and 40% of GDP in Kenya. Despite this effort by the government, Kenyan societies still experience high unemployment levels, poverty and slow economic growth. Studies have shown that 60% of the MSE's fail within the first few months of operation (Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 2007). An understanding of the causes of MSE's failure in Kenya is a vital step in ensuring proper management of MSE'S. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of book keeping management practice on business performance of micro and small butchery enterprises in Kimilili sub-county, Kenya. The study objectives were; to establish the extent of book keeping management practices of MSBE's in Kimilili sub-county.