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The Effects of corporate governance on the performance of universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020) Galinga, P. P.
This research looks at the connection between corporate governance and the performance of Universities in Kenya. Kenyan universities have been facing problems from mismanagement to financial crises over the years and have been subject to look if corporate governance is a factor affecting the universities. These challenges have affected the performance of universities in the country which has resulted in strikes within the country. Five variables have been put into practice to try to explain how corporate governance affects the performance of universities in Kenya. These variables have been explained in terms of objectives in the study and either of the objectives has a positive or negative correlation to the financial performance. Board size, board composition, frequency of board meetings, qualification of the board members and the experience possessed by the board members are the objectives explained in the study and are linked to university performance in Kenya. Descriptive research design has been applied in the study. The study puts into practice multiple regression analyses among the dependent variable and the independent variables. The findings from the data collected reflect that board composition, board qualification, frequency of board meetings and board members' experience do not affect the performance of the universities in Kenya. Board size has a direct correlation with the performance of the universities hence affecting the performance of the universities through the excellence in rankings. Board size should be maximized used in the decision making of the university programs to increase the performance of the universities.
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Effect of microfinance funding on the liquidity of Micro and Small Enterprises in Madaraka area
(Strathmore University, 2020) Njoroge, E. W.
The title of this research is effect microfinance funding on the liquidity of micro and small business, a case study in Madaraka area. Microfinance is "the provision of financial services to low-income poor and very poor self-employed people". Most businesses in Madaraka failed due to lack of insufficient capital to help them run their business. The main objective of the study was effect of Microfinance funding on the liquidity of micro and small businesses located in Madaraka area. It helped to understand how variables like loan interest, loan size, loan collateral, loan amount and loan disbursement affects the liquidity of businesses in Madaraka area. The micro and small business help in the creation of employment in the country y and the county in general. The specific objectives of the study include ascertaining the variables, such as loan interest, loan size, loan collateral, loan amount and loan disbursement on the effect of liquidity on small businesses in Madaraka area. The research problem was studied through the use of questionnaires. Out of the 1000 SMEs licensed, according to Nairobi city council records. This study randomly sampled 40 SME"s. The study found that there is a direct relationship of access to credit and financial performance of this enterprises. The study also concludes that the enterprises benefit from loans from microfinance institutions, the enterprises in Madaraka seek financial assistance from the MFIs due to interest rate, easy loan repayment and amount offered. It was recommended, in order to provide an enabling environment for SME"s to grow and thrive, therefore there is a need to develop strategies to enhance increased access to microfinance credit by small and medium enterprises from commercial banks and microfinance institutions.
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Effect of use of budgets on expense management by Micro and Small Businesses in Nairobi West area
(Strathmore University, 2020) Otieno, J. D.
The purpose of this research was to determine the impacts of budgets on the growth of total expenses of MSBs in Nairobi West. The research employed the use of descriptive research method focusing on a proportion of 30 MSBs taken as a sample of the 170 MSBs in Nairobi West shopping centre. Primary and secondary data were used effectively for this research. Primary data was collected through administration of a structured questionnaire with the selected respondents. The study employed the use of regression model to show the relationship existing between dependent and independent variables. The findings of the study showed that budgets have a strong positive impact on financial performance on manufacturing firms as measured by expense management. The study suggests promoting successful execution of the budget through capacity building, rigorous prioritization of systems and processes, and near assessment monitoring. Therefore, a clear link between the planning process and the budget process must be formed between manufacturing companies.
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Impact of mergers and acquisition on the financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2020) Musyoka, V. K.
Mergers and acquisitions activities around the world have generally increased according to various surveys conducted, this has been due to high competition and the urge of generating cost efficiency through the implementation of economies of scale hence the need for alternative forms of company restructuring through mergers and acquisitions with a major goal to improving the firm's financial performance. This study aimed to investigate the impacts of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. A review of literature was conducted to identify what has been done and the knowledge gap. It was guided by specific objectives that sought to: To evaluate the effect of risk diversification on the financial performance of firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, To determine the effect of synergy on the financial performance of firms listed in NSE and to establish the impact of market share on the financial performance of firms listed in the NSE. The study employed has a descriptive research design and the stratified random sampling technique to get the sample for the study.
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Analyzing the effects of advertising channels on the financial performance of five star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2022) Mach, J. A.
At most times the service industry overlooks the fact that advertising channels used could improve the financial performance of a business or crash it. Since advertisement is a communication process, the hotel industry needs to find the best way in which they would communicate their message, be it brand awareness, product awareness or consumer attitudes toward a certain product or service. Consumers vary in how they perceive the advertisement message, firms need to analyze the appropriate channel for specific consumers and how that will boost the financial performance of the hotel industry. This study therefore aims to analyze the effects of advertising channels on the financial performance of five star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. The study intends to assess the effect of radio adve1iisement to financial performance of five star hotel, to assess the effect of newspaper advertisement on the financial performance of five star hotel, to assess the effect of television advertisement on the financial performance of five star hotel and finally to assess the effect of social media advertisement on the financial performance of five star hotel. The study used questionnaires as primary data tool and secondary data sheet were used for secondary data. The ten five star hotels in Nairobi were the target population of the study. Sample sizes the senior management of the ten five star hotels were therefore used. The research also employed a research design of descriptive cross sectional survey. Keywords; Advertising channels, Financial Performance