Browsing Research and Publications by Author "Arasa, Robert"
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THE INFLUENCE OF ACCESS TO CREDIT ON SMALL SCALE COFFEE PRODUCTION IN KANGUNDO SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA
Kaula, Francis Mutethya; Arasa, Robert; Nzioki, Susan (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2019-11-01)Despite many government interventions aimed at reviving the declining coffee industry in Kenya, the quality and quantity of Kenyan coffee is deteriorating. Research has shown that farmers are not applying production ... -
INFLUENCE OF COMPETENCE MANAGEMENT IN ADOPTION OF QMS IN KENYA’S ISO CERTIFIED STATE CORPORATIONS
Gachunga, Hazel; Odhiambo, Romano; Arasa, Robert (Human Resource and Leadership Journal, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of competence management in adoption of QMS in Kenya ISO certified state corporations. Methodology: The proposed research consisted of a descriptive survey. ... -
Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on Market Share: A Survey of the Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
Miyogoh, Wilkister Rakamba; Arasa, Robert; Ngui, Thomas (Stratford Peer Reviewed Journals and Book Publishing, 2021-08)The telecommunications industry in Kenya contributes up to 10% to Gross Domestic Product.However, the Kenyan telecommunication industry is dominated by three operators that include Safaricom, Airtel ... -
Influence of Focus Strategy on Performance of Small and Microenterprises (SMES) in Machakos Town, Machakos County, Kenya
Njoroge, Reuben Kimani; Arasa, Robert; Nganu, Margaret (2022-03)The objective of this study was to establish the influence of focus strategy on performance of small and micro-enterprises (SMEs) in Machakos Town.The study employed a mixed research design where were both quantitative ... -
Influence of Human Resource Management on Performance Contracting Results in Local Authorities in Kenya
Mwangi, Elliubs Kimura; Gakure, Roselyn W.; Arasa, Robert; Waititu, Anthony (2017-03)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of human resource management on performance contracting results in local authorities in Kenya. Methodology: The study used a Correlational research design. ... -
Influence of Hybrid Strategy on Small & Micro Enterprises (SMES) Performance: A Survey of Electronics Firms in Machakos Town, Machakos County, Kenya
Njoroge, Reuben Kimani; Arasa, Robert; Nganu, Margaret (2022-01)The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of hybrid strategy on the performance of Small & Micro Enterprises (SMEs). This study focused electronics firms in Machakos Town, Machakos County, Kenya. A mixed ... -
Influence of Leadership Style on Performance Contracting Results in Local Authorities, Kenya
Mwangi, Elliubs Kimura; Gakure, Roselyn W; Arasa, Robert; Waititu, Anthony (2017)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of leadership style on performance contracting results in local authorities in Kenya. Methodology: The study used a Correlational research design. The ... -
Influence of Performance Appraisal on Performance of Universities in Machakos and Kitui Counties, Kenya
Mbiti, Annah Mumbua; Arasa, Robert; Kinyili, Jacinta (European Journal of Business and Management Research, 2019-10)Through performance appraisal an organization undertakes to measure the set goals against employee actual performance with respect to the period in question. It is also used to identify an employee’s weaknesses and ... -
INFLUENCE OF STUDENT BASED FACTORS ON EDUCATIONAL WASTAGE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MBOONI WEST SUB-COUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA.
Nthangu, Anthony, A.; Kimiti, Richard; Arasa, Robert (Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, 2019-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of student based factors on educational wastage in public secondary schools in Mbooni West Sub County, Makueni County. Descriptive survey design was adopted in ... -
Influence of supplier management on the implementation of effective procurement practices in tertiary public training institutions in Kenya
Njeru, Silas E.; Arasa, Robert; Ngugi, Patrick; Kahiri, James (Issues in Business Management and Economics, 2014)In Kenya, over 70% of tertiary public training institutions procurement practices are normally not in full compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and Public Procurement and ... -
Influence of the procurement regulatory framework on the implementation of Supply Chain Management ethics in Government Ministries in Kenya
Kinoti, Justus B.; Arasa, Robert; Waititu, Gichuhi A.; Guyo, Wario (2013)The influence of procurement legal framework on the implementation of supply chain management ethics in Kenyan government ministries remains a key problem to date.The purpose of this study ... -
Influence of Training Programs on Performance of Universities in Machakos and Kitui Counties, Kenya
Mbiti, Annah Mumbua; Kinyili, Jacinta; Arasa, Robert (2019)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of training programs on performance of universities in Machakos and Kitui Counties in Kenya which are four in total. A descriptive research design was adopted. The ... -
Lean Inventory Management Systems and Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya
Achuora, John; Arasa, Robert (International Academy of Business and Economics, 2020-04)Lean inventory management systems (LIMS) is postulated to have the capability of enhancing performance of firms through minimization of overheads associated with inventory management in firms where inventory forms ... -
The Moderating Effect Of Decision-Maker On The Relationship Between Strategy And Organizational Structure
Matseshe, Levius Koyio; Arasa, Robert; Yohannes, Tecle H (2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of the decision maker on the relationship between strategy and organization structure. The study was informed by the apparent dearth of empirical evidence about the ... -
Moderating Effect of Government Policies on the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives and Financial Performance of Cement Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
Mbole, Uvyu C.; Arasa, Robert; Mang’unyi, E. Eric (Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2021-07)The purpose of this study was to determine the moderating effect of government policies (GP) on the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Financial Performance (FP) of cement manufacturing companies ... -
The Moderating Effect of Strategic Leadership on the Relationship between Executive Compensation and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
Masaga, Barante; Arasa, Robert; Nzioki, Susan (THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT, 2019-09-01)Boards of Directors are not only held responsible for an organization’s failure to conform to rules and regulations or failure to attain organizational performance goals, they are also supposed to remunerate and monitor ... -
Precursors to effectiveness of public procurement audits for Constituency Development Funds (CDF) in Kenya
Achuora, John; Arasa, Robert; Ochriri, George (European Scientific Journal, 2012)This study examined the factors that affect effectiveness of public procurement audits for constituency development funds in Kenya. Specifically it sought to investigate the effect of the legal framework, auditor’s ... -
Procurement PoliciesandImplementation Of Effective Procurement Practices In Tertiary Public Training Institutions In Kenya
Njeru, Silas E.; Ngugi, Patrick; Arasa, Robert; Kahiri, James. (2014)Procurement policies are rules and regulations for governing procurement procedures in an organization. A properly designed and implemented procurement policy plays a pivotal role in providing a guiding framework ... -
The Relationship Between Competitive Strategies And Firm Performance: A Case Of Mobile Telecommunication Companies In Kenya
Arasa, Robert; Gathinji, Loice (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2014)The main aim of the study was to examine the relationship between competitive strategies and organizational performance among firms in the mobile telecommunications industry in Kenya. The study identified the ... -
The Relationship between Strategic Planning and Firm Performance
Arasa, Robert; Obonyo, Peter K (International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2012)Organizations from both the private and public sector are increasingly embracing the practice of strategic planning in anticipation that this will translate to improved performance. Past studies have mainly focused on the ...