Browsing Department of Business and Economics by Issue Date
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Taxation and SME's sector growth
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The influence of ethnicity on leisure pursuits and tourism behaviour of Somali immigrants in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
(2010-05-30)This study is based on the premise that there are fundamental differences in tourism behaviour of immigrants in Europe, such that, there are certain ethnic and cultural determinants to travel preferences, choice and ... -
Collective efficiency and its effects on infrastructure planning and development for small manufacturing enterprises in Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Public Management, 2011-03)This paper explores the extent of use of collective efficiency among the wood enterprises in Kenya and its effect on the infrastructure planning and development. Small manufacturing enterprises are known to contribute to ... -
The logarithmic relationship between collective efficiency and technology development in wood enterprises in Kenya
(Journal of Geography and Regional Planning, 2011-03)Small Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to economic dynamism, entrepreneurship and have potentials to contribute to sustainable industrial development in less developed countries (LDCs). They are however ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A Panel Data Approach
(International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences, 2012)Based on a panel data of 19 Sub Saharan countries for the years 1982-2000, this study explores the determinants of economic growth in the region. Given that economic growth is essentially seen as a dynamic ... -
Factors Affecting Provision of Service Quality in the Public Health Sector: A Case of Kenyatta National Hospital
(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2012-07)Purpose – This paper seeks to explore the factors affecting provision of service quality in the public health sector in Kenya, focusing on employee capability, technology, communication and financial resources. The paper ... -
Infrastructure and Technology Planning and Development for Sustainable Industrial Growth: Lessons from Wood Enterprises in Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2012-08)This paper interrogates industrial development in Kenya. It presents a discourse in support of modernizing local technologies and focusing on small manufacturing enterprises (Jua Kali) to anchor sustainable industrial ... -
Income Distribution and Livelihood Analysis among Horticulture Farming Households in Nyeri District, Kenya
(International Journal of Business and Social Science, 2012-10)The objective of this study was to analyze the distribution of income and livelihood strategies among the horticulture farming households in Nyeri District, Kenya through the estimation of the Gini Coefficient. ... -
Small and Medium Size Manufacturing Enterprises Growth and Work Ethics in Kenya
(Developing Country Studies, 2013)Developing countries are facing a formidable unemployment challenge due to a combined effect of slow economic growth and rapid increase in population. In Kenya, Economic Recovery Strategy (ERS) estimates that 500,000 jobs ... -
TRANSFORMING WOMEN LIVELIHOODS BY DAIRY FARMING AND MICROFINANCE IN BUNYALA, WESTERN KENYA
(Journal of Studies in Accounts and Economics, 2013-01)This paper is about microfinance viewed as a social change “tool kit” and its consequent effects on livelihoods of women of Bunyala, especially those involved in small-scale diary farming. The study investigated ... -
Constructivism and the Likert Scale on the Perception of Teaching/Learning Creativity at the University Level
(Journal of Sociological Research, 2013-01)This paper interrogates the constructivists learning environment, the constructivists learning activities and the use of the likert scale in assessing the effectiveness of teaching/learning creativity at the university ... -
TRANSFORMING IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA
(European Centre for Research Training and Development UK (www.ea-journals.org), 2013-09)Effectiveness of implementation of entrepreneurship education programme in technical training institutions in Kenya is in question. Teaching and assessment methods used by teachers are insensitive to entrepreneurship ... -
Assessment of Micro Financial Institution Funding on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Murang’a County-Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2014)The fundamental purpose of this study was to assess the impact of Micro finance Institutions (MFIs) funding on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in rural Murang’a. Simple random sampling technique was ... -
Influence of Technology Adoption on Entrepreneurial Orientation amongst SMEs Operators in Kenya
(The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies, 2014)Small and Medium Enterprises are important for economic development and jobs creation in Kenya. They face a common challenge and as a result there is need to improve on their technological advancement and innovation. The ... -
Effects of Tax Reforms on Buoyancy and Elasticity of the Tax System in Kenya: 1963–2010
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2014)The study examined the effects of tax reforms on tax buoyancy and elasticity estimates. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the effect of tax modernization programme and revenue administration reforms ... -
Effects of Credit Policy on Profitability of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), 2014-01)This paper considered the effects of credit policy on profitability of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study looked at the elements that constitute the credit policy; credit terms, collection efforts, credit period and ... -
Influence of Aggressiveness and Conservativeness in Investing and Financing Policies on Performance of Industrial Firms in Kenya
(IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), 2014-01)Working capital level determines whether a firm is aggressive or conservative in its operations. Aggressiveness in application of working capital management brings about improved financial performance but at the same time ... -
ENTREPRENEURIAL UTILIZATION OF CRUSHED STONE DUST: A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS
(International Journal of Science Innovations and Discoveries, 2014-04-24)Crushed stone is a by-product of crushing stone which has been considered as unsalable and of no significant value. But entrepreneurs seek to use all resources and reduce waste to increase their profit ... -
Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs in Africa -A Case of Kenyan Women Entrepreneurs
(ijamee, 2014-06)Entrepreneurship is the engine of economic growth and wheel that pedal the vehicle of economic development and has been recognized for its importance in the area of job creation, revenue generation, poverty alleviation and ... -
Moderating Role Of Entrepreneurial Training On The Relationship Between Government Regulations And Entrepreneurial Orientation Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Kenya
(2014-07)Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya, play a key role in the economic development, being the source of income generation through the provision of new job opportunities, industrial change and innovation, stimulating ...
