Conferences: Recent submissions
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Influence of customer relationship management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Purpose: The study sought to determine the influence of customer relationship management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The targeted population ... -
PREFERENCES AND RESERVATIONS GROUPS AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)This paper seeks to assess the effect of preferences and reservations groups on performance of state corporations in Kenya. State corporations have been characterized by declined performance which mainly has been tied to ... -
A CRITICAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE ON PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGY AND BRAND LOYALTY
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The concept of product differentiation goes back to the early 20th century when there were hardly any models of differentiated products. Incremental differentiation of products and services is the main variable that helps ... -
Understanding Pursuing as an Entrepreneurial Competence and the Relationship with Performance of Value-system Actors in Kenya’s Leather Industry
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Entrepreneurship and associated behavioural competencies continue to be important but insufficiently studied phenomena, especially in African factor-based industries such as leather, and from an ecosystem perspective. ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION LEVEL OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN THE DEVOLVED GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between supplier relationship management and implementation level of public procurement regulatory framework in the devolved governments in Kenya. Methodology: ... -
Supply Chain Leagility and Performance of Humanitarian Aid Organizations in Kenya: An Effective, Efficient and Quick Way to Response to Disasters.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In today’s volatile and uncertain humanitarian environment, adopting a purely lean or agile supply chain is not effective. Humanitarian organizations are struggling to obtain the highest possible performance from their ... -
ECONOMIC SURVIVAL THROUGH RESPONSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ERA OF GLOBAL DISRUPTION
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Global disruptions such as natural disasters, epidemics and financial crisis affect the flow of economic processes and destabilize the economic equilibrium. They also cause unprecedented labour market distortions and may ... -
THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING IN ENHANCING INNOVATION PERFORMANCE AMONGST COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Modern organizations are exposed to challenges arising due to a complex and an unpredictable competitive environment. Over the years, knowledge sharing has become a major strategic necessity that organizations require to ... -
MULTIPLE DELIVERY CHANNELS AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN HUDUMA CENTERS IN KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Most public service institutions are generally different in design and operation compared to several years back. The advances in technology and consumer demand have resulted to public institutions adjusting periodically ... -
Credit Risk, Firm Size and Financial Perfomance of Microfinance Banks In Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Microfinance banks (MFBs) in Kenya have continued to record huge annual losses contrarily to their counterpart, commercial banks that have been resilient and reported improved financial performance. The aim of the study ... -
Integration Of Design Thinking In Leather Product Development Within Kenya's Informal Sector
(2021-06)Design is an integral part of the productivity of the leather sector. The leather industry is shifting from its traditional roots in an attempt to revive its fortunes, through the adoption of design and design thinking ... -
Influence Of Human Resources On The Strategic Plan Development Among Smes In Machakos Town
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of human resource development on the strategic plan development among SMEs in Machakos Town in Kenya. Statement problem of this study evolved on the fact that SMEs ... -
Influence Of Performance Contracting Strategies On Examination Performance In Technical Training Institutes In Eastern Region, Kenya.
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)This study was carried out on the influence of Performance contracting strategies on examination performance in Technical Training Institutes in Eastern region, Kenya. The purpose of this study was to establish how the ... -
Smallholders’ choice of avocado marketing channels in Murang’a County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Avocado fruit continues to experience increased demand at both the local and export markets. However, smallholder avocado farmers have not benefited from this expansion in demand. This is attributed to use of non-performing ... -
Sustainable Animal Feeding Production System: A Case Study for a Stand-Alone Animal Feed-Mixer for Rural Subsistence Pastoral Farmers during Covid-19 Pandemic
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Animal compound and supplement feed play a significant part in rural subsistence pastoral farming. During these challenging times presented by the advent of covid-19 pandemic, small farmers were left with no choice but to ... -
Prevalence of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt in Nithi, Tharaka-Nithi County in Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Banana (Musa spp.) is a nutrient rich crop that is grown in small and large scale across the globe. It is rich in carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals thus, may serve as the source of nutrition in low resourced regions ... -
Determinants of Quantity of Mango Supply among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)In Kenya, mango production is mainly practiced by small-scale farmers as a source of income, form of employment, food and nutrition. Farmers are able to produce more than the amount required to satisfy consumption at the ... -
Analysis of the Factors Affecting Farm-Level Output of Mangoes among Small-Scale Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)The study examined the factors affecting farm-level output of mangoes among small-scale farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. Data was obtained from a sample of 352 small-scale mango farmers that were proportionately selected ... -
EFFECT OF LAND UTILIZATION PATTERNS ON FOOD SECURITY IN NAROK EAST SUB-COUNTY, NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Global food security is likely to remain a disaster globally for many years if the world cannot formulate methods to control the situation. By the year 2016, an estimated 120,000 people in rural areas and 30,000 in urban ... -
Mixed Farming and its Impact on Food Insecurity and Dietary Quality in the Context of Varying Aridity in Rural Areas of Kenya
(Machakos University Press, 2021-06)Sustainability in agricultural production is key in ensuring food and nutrition security. Mixed farming has been touted as one of the farming systems for enhancing this sustainability. However, there is limited evidence ...
