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Analisis Pengaruh Faktor Fundamental Kinerja Keuangan Terhadap Return Saham
Authors: Cuaca Benny
Published: October 2020

Indeks kinerja industri manufaktur yang terdapat di BEI dari tahun 2002 sampai tahun 2009 cenderung mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan meskipun  pada tahun 2008 dunia mengalami krisis ekonomi global. Hal ini disebabkan karena setelah krisis ekonomi global tahun 2008, sekitar 2/3 investor dari pasar modal Indonesia adalah para investor asing (Iin Caratri, 2009). Ketertarikan investor asing terhadap industri manufaktur di Indonesia disebabkan karena Indonesia memiliki sumber daya alam yang melimpah sehinnga banyak komoditas yang dapat diproduksi. Oleh karena itu, investasi pada sektor manufaktur sangat menjanjikan di Indonesia.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh faktor fundamental kinerja keuangan EVA, MVA, ROA, QAI, PER, DER, PBV, NPM dan EPS terhadap return saham perusahaan manufaktur yang tercatat aktif di BEI. Populasi penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur yang telah tercatat aktif di BEI periode tahun 2002 sampai tahun 2009. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian empiris dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling di dalam pengambilan sampel. Dari populasi yang berjumlah 160 perusahaan, diperoleh sampel yang memenuhi kriteria berjumlah 33 perusahaan. Data diperoleh dari data sekunder yang bersumber dari Annual Report perusahaan manufaktur dan Indonesia Capital Market Directory periode tahun 2002 sampai tahun 2009 yang diterbitkan oleh Bursa Efek Indonesia.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel ROA, QAI, PER, NPM dan EPS berpengaruh signifikan terhadap return saham sedangkan variabel EVA, MVA, DER dan PBV tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap return saham. Variabel PER memiliki pengaruh yang paling dominan terhadap return saham.
Analisis Pemasaran Rumah Type 36 pada PT. Bintang Property di Pekanbaru
Authors: . Masirun
Published: October 2020

Bintang Property merupakan sebuah perusahaan yang bergerak dibidang developer yang beralamat di Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 028 Pekanbaru. Salah satu kegiatan perusahaan ini adalah membangun dan menjual rumah type 36. Penelitian ini bertujuan: 1). Untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan tidak tercapainya target pemasaran rumah type 36 pada PT. Bintang Property. 2). Untuk mengetahui kebijakan pemasaran yang akan dilaksanakan PT. Bintang Property dalam pemasaran rumah type 36. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah para konsumen/pembeli rumah type 36 pada PT. Bintang Property yaitu sebanyak 45 orang. Dikarenakan sedikitnya populasi yang ada maka seluruh populasi dijadikan sampel dalam penelitian ini. Sedangkan teknik pengambilan sampelnya yaitu dengan menggunakan metode sensus. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh diketahui bahwa tidak tercapainya target pemasaran rumah type 36 disebabkan oleh faktor promosi yang kurang efektif dan persaingan antar perusahaan developer lain yang cukup ketat dan perusahaan belum bisa bersaing dengan baik.
Analisis Pengaruh Kinerja Keuangan terhadap Kelangsungan Hidup Perusahaan PT. Mariani Padang
Authors: Maryanti Sri
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kondisi kinerja keuangan, rasio kelangsungan hidup perusahaan dan untuk mengetahui  pengaruh kinerja keuangan terhadap rasio kelangsungan pada  pada PT.Mariani Padang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis kuantitatif dengan menggunakan analisa rasio keuangan, rasio kelangsungan hidup perusahaan, analisa regresi berganda.Data yang digunakan adalah data primerdengan metode pengumpulan dat berupa pengamatan, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini jika dilihat dari analisis rasio keuangan adalah PT.Mariani Padang memiliki kinerja keuangan yang semakin memabik dari sisi solvabilitas dan sisi rentabilitas ekoanomi. Dari analiais kebangkrutan perusahaan perusahaan dalam kategori bangkrut karena memiliki nilai Z score kurang dari 1,81. Sedangkan dari kinerja keuangan terhadap kebangkrutan perusahaan diperoleh hasil bahwa secara pengujian secara parsial Long term debt to equity ratio dan rentabilitas ekonomi mempunyai pengaruh signifikan terhadap kebangkrutan perusahaan dimana t hitung=4,545 > t tabel=4,303. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian secara serentak semua menunjukkan bahwa tidak mempenuayi pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap kebangkrutan perusahaan jarena rentabilitas ekonomi yang dicapai tidak akan memperbaiki keadaan la yang diperoleh yang hanya habis untuk membayar utang.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Jual-Beli Spare Part Alat Berat di Toko Caturindo Primatec Sejati Menggunakan Visual Basic 2005
Authors: Pratiwi Dian
Published: October 2020

Caturindo Primatec Sejati merupakan sebuah toko yang bergerak dalam bidang usaha penjualan – pembelian spare part heavy equipment (suku cadang alat berat). Dimana setiap harinya diperlukan pencatatan data-data transaksi yang terjadi di toko. Adapun sistem yang dipakai dalam aktifitas setiap hari masih menggunakan sistem pencatatan manual, baik dalam pengolahan data penjualan, pembelian, pengontrolan stok dan penyajian laporan. Sehingga sering terjadi duplikasi data stok barang dan keterlambatan dalam penyajian laporan ke pimpinan secara akurat.Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut dirancang sebuah sistem yang terkomputerisasi menggunakan bahasa pemrograman berbasis visual basic yang dimana nantinya bermanfaat bagi penulis dan caturindo dalam menjalankan usahanya.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Tiket Travel pada PO. Karmila Pratama
Authors: Wongso Fery
Published: October 2020

Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Tiket travel merupakan serangkaian  sistem  yang digunakan  untuk  menunjang  atau  mendukung  kelancaran  kegiatan  pelayanan  dan pemesanan  tiket.  Tujuan  dirancangnya  sistem  ini  yaitu  Memudahkan  perusahaan  dalam memberikan atau bertukar informasi tentang jadwal keberangkatan travel, pendataan calon penumpang travel, memberikan informasi pemesanan tiket. Program aplikasi ini dirancang dengan  menggunakan  PHP (Personal Home Page) sebagai bahasa  pemrograman  yang berfungsi  sebagai  interface webnya, sedangkan server menggunakan Xamp Server. Tahap pembuatan aplikasi  web ini meliputi perancangan sistem database, perancangan web, dan analisa perancangan sistem.
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Persediaan Barang Bagian Perlengkapan Rumah Sakit Berbasis Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0
Authors: Kasman Hendra
Published: October 2020

Sistem Informasi Persediaan ini dirancang untuk memaksimalkan proses pengolahan data barang di bagian perlengkapan rumah sakit Prof. Dr. Tabrani Pekanbaru, sistem yang tergolong masih menggunakan cara konvensional kurang memadai untuk mengolah informasi secara cepat dan akurat. Sehingga dibutuhkan sistem yang mampu mengolah data dan menyampaikan informasi secara lebih cepat yakni sistem yang berbasis komputer. Dengan membangun sistem persediaan berbasis komputer diharapkan kesalahan – kesalahan didalam pengolahan dan penyampaian informasi pada saat menggunakan sistem konvensional tidak terjadi lagi, seperti didalam pengolahan informasi stok barang dan pengolahan segala transaksi yang terjadi di bagian perlengkapan. Pengembangan sistem ini dilakukan dengan menganalisa sistem yang berjalan, merancang sistem, dan mengimplementasikan ke dalam sistem komputer dalam hal ini membangun aplikasi menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Visual Basic 6.0 dan database SQL Server 2000 sebagai media penyimpanan data. Dengan menerapkan sistem informasi persediaan barang menggunakan sistem komputer yakni membuat sebuah aplikasi maka pengolahan data persediaan barang seperti pengolahan data transaksi permintaan barang, transaksi barang masuk dan barang keluar dari bagian perlengkapan akan lebih terorganisir dengan baik sehingga akan menghasilkan informasi yang lebih tepat berupa laporan – laporan yang dibutuhkan komponen sistem yang berhubungan dengan informasi persediaan barang bagian perlengkapan di rumah sakit tersebut.
Importance Perfomance Analysis Pelaku Usaha UKM Sektor Kuliner di Pekanbaru
Authors: Suci Afred
Published: October 2020

Tingginya jumlah pelaku kuliner UMKM di Pekanbaru mendorong munculnya upaya-upaya para pelaku usaha untuk memiliki keunggulan dibandingkan kompetitor, khususnya dalam hal keunggulan pelayanan. Tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan adalah untuk menganalisis persepsi pelanggan pada pelayanan kuliner di sejumlah pelaku usaha UMKM di Pekanbaru. Populasi penelitian terdiri dari para pelanggan rumah makan, dimana sampel terdiri dari 145 orang pelanggan yang dipilih secara convenience sampling. Variabel penelitian adalah kualitas pelayanan kuliner DINESERV yang terdiri dari 5 dimensi yaitu: bukti fisik, kehandalan, daya tanggap, jaminan dan empati. Analisa data menggunakan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata kualitas pelayanan kuliner sudah memuaskan yaitu pada dimensi jaminan (80%), empati (70%), daya tanggap (69%) dan kehandalan (66%), kecuali pada dimensi bukti fisik yang masih kurang memuaskan (58%). Aspek-aspek kualitas pelayanan kuliner yang masih perlu diperbaiki adalah: area parkir, dekorasi rumah makan, kenyamanan dan kebersihan area makan, ketepatan pelayanan di jam-jam sibuk serta menu yang mudah dibaca dan menarik.
Sistem Akuntansi Persediaan Barang pada UD. Muslim Kampar
Authors: Ilyas Widya Astuti
Published: October 2020

Sistem akuntansi peersediaan sangat lah penting dalam suatu usaha untuk menjalani proses kegiatan operasinal, selain itu sistem akuntansi memberikan kemudahan dalam mengolah data dan transksi yang di lakukan suatu perusahaan agar kinerja berjalan secara efektif dan efisien dan juga memberikan informasi yang akurat .oleh karna itu diperlukan sistem komputerisasi untuk  mencatat setiap penyimpanan data. UD. Muslim Kampar dalam hal pencatatan dan pengolahan data persediaan masih menggunakan tulisan tangan atau manual. Mengingat banyaknya jenis barang dagang yang dijual oleh toko tersebut yang membuat pemilik toko kewalahan untuk mencatat dan mengontrol persediaan barang dan mengakibatkan tidak akuratnya data yang diperoleh mengenai persediaan barang yang dijual. Dalam mengelola data penulis menggunakan Sumber data primer dan sekunder yang digunakan, dan metode observasi, digunakan sebagai metode pengumpulan data, penelitian kepustakaan dan lapangan digunakan sebagai analisa data. Dengan tujuan untuk memberikan solusi yang akan dilakukan dalam mengatasi kendala yang terjadi di UD.Muslim Kampar. Dengan menggunakan aplikasi Microsoft Access yang memiliki kemampuan melakukan pencatatan semua transaksi persediaan dan dikelompokkan dengan sesuai pencatatan masing-masing. Penggunaan aplikasi Microsoft Access pencatatan penjualan akan lebih mudah, lebih akurat dan  kemudian akan lebih memperlihatkan  laporan keuangan yang nyata dari perusahaan.
Analisis Perbandingan Tingkat Akurasi Timbangan Digital Dan Manual Sebagai Alat Pengukur Berat Badan Anak
Authors: Hulu Fitria Nova
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini menguji tingkat akurasi pada saat melakukan pengukuran berat badan terhadap anak-anak, dan untuk membuktikan apakah timbangan digital lebih tinggi tingkat akurasinya dibandingkan dengan timbangan manual. Parameter pengukuran dilakukan dengan melihat kondisi usia setiap anak dan menyesuaikannya dengan standar yang telah ditetapkan pemerintah, khususnya Departemen Kesehatan. Kemudian data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan analisis perbandingan terhadap usia setiap anak dengan periode perkembangan anak sesuai dengan standar Pemerintah. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa tingkat akurasi antara timbangan digital dan timbangan manual memiliki pengaruh yang sangat penting dalam melakukan pengukuran berat badan anak, sehingga masalah-masalah pada anak terkait dengan perkembangan anak bisa dideteksi lebih dini. Sehingga tingkat tumbuh kembang anak bisa disesuaikan dengan  standard yang ditetapkan oleh Pemerintah.
Analisis Kinerja Guru Dalam Menentukan Guru Berprestasi di SMP Negeri 29 Padang Dengan Menggunakan Metode Rough Set
Authors: Haryati Sri , Yusman Yanti , Nadriati Sri
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan data mining untuk menemukan pengetahuan  (knowledge) baru berupa aturan (rule) menggunakan metode rough set dalam menganalisa kinerja guru untuk menentukan guru berprestasi di SMP Negeri 29 Padang. Hasil dari penelitian ini berupa rule yang akan menentukan guru  sangat berprestasi, berprestasi dan tidak berprestasi. Proses penemuan rule dalam metode Rough Set dimulai dari pembentukan Decision System yang merupakan data awal dari beberapa atribut, kemudian dibentuk  Equivalence Class ,Discernibility Matrix, Discernibility Matrix Modulo D kemudian terakhir General Rules dan menggunakan Perangkat Lunak Rosetta. Hasil dari General Rules inilah kemudian yang akan menjadi pengetahuan baru dalam penelitian ini.
Teknologi Virtual Reality Menggunakan Sensor Gyrosscope Sebagai Media Edukasi Budaya Melayu Pada Museum
Authors: Efendi Yoyon , . Junaidi
Published: October 2020

Teknologi Virtual Reality telah digunakan sebagai media edukasi. Salah satu pusat di Provinsi Riau yaitu Museum Sang nila Utama. Museum ini memiliki 3.819 koleksi benda-benda budaya khas Melayu. Kebijakan masalah yang memasukkan jumlah museum staf dalam memberikan layanan kepada pengunjung mempengaruhi menurunya pengunjung. Selain itu penggunaan teknologi sebagai media koleksi museum. Dari data pengunjung museum di dominasi oleh anak-anak sekolah. Diperlukan media edukatif yang menarik untuk meningkatkan minat pengunjung ke museum. Teknologi Virtual Reality menggunakan 3 Dimensi (3D) dengan metode penelitian konseptual aplikasi. Cara penggunaan melalui smartphone dan VR Box. Tujuannya menjadi museum sebagai salah satu tujuan wisata dan liburan bagi keluarga secara nasional dan mancanegara.
EFFECT OF ETHICAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED FIRMS IN THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE (NSE)
Authors: Ogwoka Daniel Manduku , Namada Dr. Juliana , Sikalieh Dr. Damary
Published: October 2020

Introduction: Despite the vast research on ethical leadership, so little is revealed concerning a quantified relationship between ethical human resource practices and enterprise financial performance commensurate to the associated moral practices presented throughout the literature. Purpose: Accordingly, this study sought to evaluate the direct impact of ethical human resource practices on the financial performance (measured by ROA) in the listed firms in Kenya by propounding a directly proportional relationship respectively, with the rather being the dependent variable.Research Methodology: A causal research design was adopted, and the relationships were evaluated through correlation and regression analysis. Sixty-four CEOs from the listed firms in Kenya participated in the research by filling online questionnaires while data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS).Findings: The results revealed a significant relationship between ethical human resource practices and financial performance which was quantified through a linear regression model. The study recommended scrupulous adherence to the ethical HR practices and suggested replication of the study to other non-listed firms and the public sector.Contribution: The study findings indicated that financial performance is high when firms always adhere to labor laws, recruitment practices and firm’s policy when recruiting employees. It, therefore, recommends that the firms should always adhere to their labor laws, recruitment practices, and the firm's recruitment policy which should be based on academic qualifications, skill/talents, and experience when hiring employees.
IMPACT OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE (A CASE STUDY OF SAFARICOM)
Authors: Kariithi Joyce W. , Ogutu Dr. Mark Odongo
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the impact of strategic human resource practices on performance of Safaricom Ltd  Methodology: The study adopted a cases study research design. Stratified random sampling technique was applied to select the managers from various departments in order to best inform the study results. A questionnaire was the preferred data collection instrument due to its convenience and confidential nature. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Specifically, means, mode and median were the preferred descriptive statistics. The findings were presented in bar charts and graphs.Results: Findings indicated that that the human resource factors, personal factors and firm level factors contributed to the vertical and horizontal firm between strategic human resource management and competitive strategy. Consequently, it was concluded that Strategic Human management impacted on the superior performance of Safaricom Ltd.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Since the study established the presence of horizontal fit among human resource function factors, the researcher recommended that Safaricom should continue to align its human recruitment policy with its motivation policy, compensation policy and training policy. For instance, Safaricom should continue recruiting highly qualified individuals, compensate the individuals highly, motivate the individuals highly and train them effectively. In addition, the Safaricom management should allow the HR function to operate flexibly such that the department is able to exercise all the available options relevant to carrying out human resource activities. Furthermore, the investment budget towards Safaricom HR function should be increased so as to enhance the strategic fit and the consequent superior organization performance. The study further recommended a causal study on the statistical relationship between investment in HR function and the performance of Safaricom using the balanced score card concept advocated by Kaplan and Norton
EFFECT OF WORK PLACE ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE RETENTION IN SELECTED SUPERMARKETS IN KENYA.
Authors: Muturu Elizabeth Mumbi , Mose Dr. Thomas
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of work place environment on employees’ retention in selected supermarkets in Kenya. The study specifically sought to determine the effects of job satisfaction, employee relations, employees occupational health and safety and working conditions on employees’ retention in selected supermarkets in Kenya.Methodology: The study will adopt a descriptive research design. The study was undertaken in three selected supermarkets in Kenya notably; Tuskys supermarkets; Naivas supermarkets and Choppies supermarkets. The target population comprised of a total of 1500 staff working in the three selected supermarkets in Kenya. These included; 640 staff at Tuskys supermarkets 560 staff at Naivas supermarkets and 300 staff at Choppies supermarkets. The study adopted a stratified random sampling technique to select 316 respondents as the sample size for the study. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments and a pilot study was  conducted to pretest questionnaires for reliability. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the gathered data and the results were presented on tables, figures and graphs.Results: The study findings indicated that, job satisfaction, employee relations, employees’ occupational health and safety and working conditions were the key effects of work place environment that affected employees’ retention in selected supermarkets in Kenya. The study concluded that, commitment, employees’ motivation and rewards are key aspects of employee job satisfaction which influences employee turnover rates in supermarkets. The study further concluded that job satisfaction the key factor that affects employee’s retention most in supermarkets, followed by occupational health and safety, then working conditions with and lastly employee relations.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommended that to improve on the level of employee job satisfaction, the supermarket management should offer the employee with good remuneration packages, recognize and reward the high performing employees. The supermarket management should adopt effective employee relations strategy through application of effective communication channel, use of effective conflict resolution methods, encouraging team building activities and providing better working conditions. The supermarket management should implement effective work safety procedures, increase the level of compliance with health and safety policies, implement effective work hazards and risks control methods and implement safety measures to avoid employee exposure to illness and accidents. The finally recommended that the supermarkets management should provide employees with favorable hours of work, provide flexible work schedule, increase on the employee work life balance and provide good work facilities.
Mentoring as Correlate of Self Confidence and Job Satisfaction: A Psychological Perspective
Authors: Foluke Siwoku-Awi Omotayo
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This article developed from a presentation at the national Conference of Nigerian Psychological Association which took place at the Ile-Ife under the auspices of IfePsychologia Centre, Department of Psychology, Obafemi Awolowo University in 2014. The theme of the conference was on mentoring and development. Consequently, this research paper was aimed at portraying how mentoring mediates in human development as it may lead to job satisfaction and enhanced output.Methodology: An instrument called “Inventory on Mentoring as Correlate of Self-Confidence and Job Satisfaction was used to gather data which was analysed and interpreted, using the arithmetic percentage to calculate the differences in the number of respondents and their implications in job performance.Results: This study has proved that the art of mentoring is inherent in counselling psychology, personnel psychology and human development; this makes the mentor a counsellor, a consultant and a cheerleader, who provides support and enthusiasm for his/her team. S/He provides guidance based on experience and s/he demonstrates problem solving qualities and helps the mentee uncover his/her hidden potential. There is no doubt that mentoring can improve an individual’s job performance and satisfaction since the output is enhanced; nevertheless, a worker that is not self-motivated and has a disposition that undermines the learning process may not benefit much from the process. The mentor at a place of work who wants to maximise effort for optimal outcomes may drive hard on the mentee.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It is recommended that teachers and other facilitators should undergo training in mentoring so that they can better handle the learners. There should be better interrelationship and team spirit when the cheerleader, the mentor is given the room to make an impact. In government, new politicians should be properly mentored by the older ones on the jobs that there can be continuity and projects will be accomplished without rancour or ethnic prejudices as in African countries. In particular, the police force, security operative’s road safety officers should be properly mentored so that they are not sadists who desire to impose on people without a rational justification for doing so.
INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYER BRANDING IN THE MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SECTOR IN KENYA
Authors: Keino Dr. Dinah Chebet , Gachunga Dr. Hazel , Ogollah Dr. Kennedy
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of organizational culture on employer branding in the mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya.Methodology: The study used descriptive design. The data collection instrument used was questionnaire. Census study method was used. The target population was only the top, middle and lower level managers in the mobile telecommunication sector totaling to three hundred and ninety (390). A pre-test and pilot survey was conducted. Data analysis involved statistical computations for averages, percentages, and correlation and regression analysis. Statistical computer software (SPSS) was used in data analysis. Analyzed data was presented using tables, charts and graphs.Results: Results revealed that in most telecommunication companies in Kenya employee’s work as a team, rather than hierarchy. The results also revealed that in most Mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya people are viewed as an important source of competitive advantage. The results also revealed that most telecommunication companies in Kenya have consistent core values. The results also showed that majority agreed with the statement that Work is organized so that each person can see the relationship between his or her job and the goals of the organizationUnique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The Mobile telecommunication sector in Kenya should have clear well communicated long term vision as well as formal and structured induction, orientation and familiarization process. The study also recommends that the mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya should enhance strategy fit culture, involve the employees in decision making and in addition, strive to maintain good working environment, flexible work schedule, and refreshing atmosphere which will boost employee’s morale and encourage team work. Finally, the findings should also be used in comparison with the performance of other companies like the manufacturing and academic institutions in kenya in relation to Human resource practices, organizational culture and employer branding.
INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS ON PERFORMANCE OF LARGE MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN KENYA
Authors: Kihara Allan Samuel Njogu , Ngugi Dr. Patrick Karanja , Ogollah Dr. Kennedy
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of leadership characteristics on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya.Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and descriptive survey design and the research philosophy was positivism. The study population study was 499 large scale manufacturing firms where a sample size of 217 firms was selected.Results: The study findings revealed that leadership characteristics have a positive and significant influence on performance of large manufacturing firms in Kenya.Policy recommendation: The study recommended that large manufacturing should put in place strategies that encourage their leaders to have leadership characteristics as it has a positive effect on performance. The firms should encourage and put in place measures that promote idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, inspiration motivation and individualized consideration as they influence performance positively.
FACTORS HINDERING SMES FROM ACCESSING THE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS OFFERED BY BANKS
Authors: Njue Michael Njeru , Mbogo Marion
Published: October 2020

AbstractPurpose: The purpose of this study was to highlight the factors hindering SMES from accessing the financial products offered by banks.Methodology:The research design was descriptive survey study. The target population was 46 commercial banks .The sampling frame was the list of commercial banks given at the Central bank of Kenya Website. A sample of 17 banks was selected using random sampling. The second stage of sampling involved the selection of the respondents using a stratified sampling approach. The strata were the various departments that interact with SMEs in a bank. The respondents were the head of departments of the respective departments that form the strata. Both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire that consisted of both open ended and close ended questions. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS.Results:It can be concluded that there were several factors that hindered SMEs access to financial products and services. In particular these factors included lack of credit worthiness information about SMES, lack of collateral limits the SME access to finance, low net value of the entrepreneurs in terms of assets and liabilities (Capital) limits SME access to finance borrower’s lack of honesty and trustworthiness (character) limits SME access to finances.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:The study recommended that training be emphasized to SME entrepreneurs on financial matters, all gender to be treated equally, the banks to introduce financial education programs for SMEs to improve their access to credit, banks to further make use of a credit scoring system to assess the credit worthiness of small businesses and to introduce the use of new credit bureau regulations to increase SME finances.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE MARKET PRICE OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATES IN NAIROBI. A CASE STUDY OF HURUMA ESTATE
Authors: Nduti Dan , Mr.Wambugu Wambugu
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to determine the factors affecting the market price of commercial real estates in Nairobi. A case study of Huruma estateMethodology: This study employed descriptive survey design. The target population comprised of both managerial rand non-managerial employees in the real estate agencies. The real estate agencies registered by Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) and operating in Huruma area are 69 in number. The study sample comprised of 30% of all real estate firms registered by Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) in the region.  Therefore, the sample size is 21 firms. The use of census survey was employed for statistical research, population count or business marketing purposes. Primary information was gathered by use of a Likert scale questionnaireResults: The result displays results of responses regarding the first variable which was rent as determinant of market price of commercial real estate. This finding was supported by an overall responses mean of 3.94 which means that more respondents were agreeing with the statements on this objective in the questionnaire. The responses were also spread from the mean at a 0.779 standard deviation. The second objective was to establish the effect of transport infrastructure on the market price of commercial real estate. The findings show that most of the respondents agreed with most of the statements as support by a mean score of 3.89. The responses were also spread from the mean at a 1.045 standard deviation. The third objective was to establish the effect of security on the market price of commercial real estate. The findings show that most of the respondents agreed with most of the statements as support by a mean score of 3.80. The responses were also spread from the mean at a 1.102 standard deviation. The last objective was to establish the effect of social amenities on the market price of commercial real estate. The findings show that most of the respondents agreed with most of the statements as support by a mean score of 3.77. The responses were also spread from the mean at a 1.056 standard deviation.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that investors should invest in a way to ensure fair rent on the tenants so that the worth of such property value is not compromised by their rental charges ensuring the tenants enjoy and experience satisfaction. Adequate transport infrastructure should be ensured in making investment decisions by investors as proper infrastructure increases property value. Security and social amenities should be improved and where necessary increased for such measures are a positive contributor to commercial real property value.Keywords: Market Price, Rent, Transport Infrastructure, Real Estate, Social Amenities, Security
ANALYSIS OF THE LONG-RUN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND BANK CREDIT AVAILABILITY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Authors: Chakanyuka Goodman
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to Analyze of the Relationship between Business Cycles and Bank Credit Extension: Evidence from South Africa. The study sought establish the direction of causality between economic growth and bank credit growth in South AfricaMethodology: The econometric methodology is used to augment results of the survey study. Granger causality test technique is applied to the variables of interest to test for direction of causation between variables. The study uses quarterly data for the period of 1980: Q1 to 2013: Q4. Business cycles are determined and measured by Gross Domestic Product at market prices while bank-granted credit is proxied by credit extension to the private sector.Results: Results revealed that, that there is a stable long-run relationship between macro-economic business cycles and real credit growth in South Africa. The results show that economic growth significantly causes and stimulates bank credit. The Granger causality test provides evidence of unidirectional causal relationship with direction from economic growth to credit extension for South Africa. The study results indicate that the case for demand-following hypothesis is stronger than supply-leading hypothesis in South Africa. Economic growth spurs credit market development in South Africa.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It proposes practical policy prescriptions to address challenges currently facing South Africa. The other major contribution of this study is that it shall open new avenues for further research on finding causality of the relationship between various proxies of economic growth and financial development adopting the VAR framework
ISLAMIC BANKING AND INVESTMENT FINANCING: A CASE OF ISLAMIC BANKING IN KENYA
Authors: Abubakar Abbas Said , Aduda Dr. Josiah
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of Islamic banking on investment financing in Islamic banks in Kenya.Methodology: This study employed descriptive survey design. The population of this research consisted of 8 commercial banks offering Shariah compliant products. The study used secondary data for the period 2009 to 2012. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and results were presented in frequency tables and figures. The data was then analyzed in terms of descriptive statistics like frequencies, means and percentages.Results: The study findings indicated that there were various Islamic banking products that Islamic banks used to finance their investments. This included motor vehicle financing, mortgage financing, asset financing, real estate financing, trade financing and SME financing. The study also indicated that there were various modes of financing used by Islamic banking such as profit and loss sharing, Ijara and murahaba. Regression results revealed that motor vehicle financing was statistically significant in explaining loans advanced to customers in Islamic banks.  However mortgage financing, asset financing, real estate financing, trade financing and SME financing were not statistically significant in explaining loans advanced to customers in Islamic banks but they were positively correlated.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the management of the banks to get well equipped and competent employees on Islamic banking products as most Islamic banks are currently managed by people who have been educated and trained in the conventional banking system. Thus, more time may be required for the unique characteristics of Islamic financial instruments to be completely accepted and understood by both bank personnel and customers. It is also recommended that the terms and conditions of acquiring a loan be made more appealing and considerate for more investors to approach the banks for assistance as the Shari`ah restricts the type of businesses for which Islamic banks can provide financing.
Effect of Control Functions on the Financial Performance of Saccos in Meru County
Authors: Nyumoo Ann Kinya , Mwambia Prof. Felix , Rintari Dr. Nancy
Published: October 2020

Purpose: To examine the effect of control functions on the financial performance of Saccos in Meru County.Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional mixed design method. The study targeted a sample size of 96 respondents arrived by multiplying 4 respondents in the 24 Saccos as a basis of analysis who were operation managers, senior risk managers, internal auditors and accountants in the 24 Saccos selected Saccos in Meru County. Data was collected through use of closed-ended questionnaires and the output presented descriptively by use of mean and standard deviation. Inferential statistics such as correlation coefficient β, coefficients of determination R and P-values was used from a multiple regression equation to measure the direction, strength and significance of the relationship between control activities and financial performance of Saccos. ANOVA was utilized to verify the goodness of fit of the model.Results: The study indicated that there was significant relationship between control functions and financial performance of Saccos in Meru County.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study contributed uniquely that there was a positive effect of control functions on the financial performance of Sacco banks in Meru County. The control functions should be readily available and continually updated by Sacco managers as they are the heart of the Saccos. If the functions are not working then it means the operations will eventually be paralyzed. This can be achieved by ensuring the guiding policies and guidelines are always available at the disposal of the user. Reviews should also be done regularly by Sacco regulators such as SASRA so as to ensure they are not outdated and to match the changing needs of the market and functional requirements. It is also recommended that physical control should always be done by operations heads in Saccos to avoid laxity from the operations. The approach of contingency theory to the study explained how the design and function of organizations are affected by conditional factors such as technology, organization customs, and the external environments. Different organizations have different organizational structure and their effectiveness is determined by a blend of the right type of organizational structure, organization size, environmental volatility, and technology. When the functions are well controlled by Sacco boards, updated performance of the entire system is enhanced.
CAUSES OF DELAY IN CLEARANCE OF GOODS AT THE PORT OF MOMBASA
Authors: Wanyama Tabitha
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study was an investigation into the challenges facing clearing and forwarding activities at the port of Mombasa.Methodology: The study adopted an exploratory study design which was descriptive in nature. A population of 265 was used out of which a sample of 100 respondents was chosen. To select the 100 sampling units/respondents, the researcher used purposive sampling method.  The data was collected using questionnaires which had both open and closed ended questions.  The methods used in the analysis of the data were descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies, pie charts and cross-tabulation.Results: Findings in the study indicated that some of the challenges facing clearing and forwarding processes at the port of Mombasa included poor education and training of clearing agents, abandonment of goods by agents due to poor pricing, lack of automation, low level mechanization, bureaucratic processes from governmental agencies and poor road network which causes congestion. In conclusion, the research identified that the challenges were both human resource oriented (inadequately skilled workforce) as well as systemic (resulting from a failure in the coordination between the various players in the clearing system).Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended in this study that the various players such as KRA, KPA, governmental agencies, importer/exporters, clearing agents among others should improve their individual processes and efficiency to enhance coordination and faster clearing. It was recommended that a further study should be carried out by both the KPA and the KRA management involving a larger population and sample to reflect the strategies that other major ports in the world have undertaken to enable them ease the congestion at their ports so that they find out what factors need to be implemented to fasten the clearance. Further study should also include stakeholders outside the clearing and importers fraternity such as the government, and the community as a whole.
EFFECT OF BID CHALLENGE STRUCTURE ON SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SCHEME IN KENYA.
Authors: Ochola Philip Onyango , NZULWA DR. JOYCE
Published: October 2020

Purpose: To establish the influence of bid challenge structure on supply chain management in Kenya.Methodology: The study embraced descriptive research design in order to provide a framework to examine current conditions, trends and status of events. The respondents of the study were all published bid challenges cases decisions in PPARB website for a period of three years. The period covered 2011- 2013. The number of bid challenge decided cases was 173 for the study period. Primary data was collected using semi structured questionnaires. These questionnaires were constructed with both open and closed ended questions to enable for quantitative and qualitative analysis respectively. Data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was computed descriptively using frequencies and percentages while for inferential statistics regression analysis was conducted at a 5% (0.05) test significance level.Results: Procurement Review coefficient of 0.865 was found to be positive at significant level of 0.0012 and this indicates that Procurement Review has a positive influence on Supply chain projects, (X2) Administrative Review coefficient of 0.868 was found to be positive at significant level of 0.0022 and this indicates that Administrative Review has a positive influence on Supply chain projects, (X3) Judicial Review coefficient of 0.810 was found to be positive at significant level of 0.0019 and this indicates that Judicial Review has a positive influence on Supply chain projects. (X4) Independence of Review Authority coefficient of 0.741 was found to be positive at significant level of 0.001 and this indicates that Independence of Review Authority has a positive influence on Supply chain projects.Unique contribution to policy and practice: The study prescribes that resources need to be more utilized to enable more development and less wastage in the company. The study also recommends the company stakeholders to be actively involved in Supply chain projects.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INVENTORY MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF RETAIL SUPERMARKETS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY IN KENYA.
Authors: Mkonu Audilia Mkamburi , Gichana Dr. James Ongwae
Published: October 2020

Purpose: To explore the relationship between inventory management policies and supply chain performance of supermarkets in Nairobi City County in Kenya. The study specifically sought to examine the relationship between inventory control policies, risk management policies,  information technology policies,  and stakeholder management policies and supply chain performance of retail supermarkets in Nairobi City County in Kenya. The study’s theoretical review was based on the Balanced Score Card, Contingency theory, Resource Based View and Stakeholder theory.Methodology: Descriptive research design which employed both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used to investigate the relationship between inventory management policies and supply chain performance. The target population was 112 supermarkets in Nairobi City County as listed in the 2016 master file of the Nairobi City County licensing department. Stratified random sampling was used to determine the study sample of 88 using Slovin’s sample size formula. Primary data was collected through questionnaires that were administered to supermarkets’ supply chain managers by drop and pick technique. Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21 was used to code, enter, process and analyze data into descriptive and inferential statistics.Results:The study’s response rate was 84.1%. Pearson correlation Coefficient (r) and multiple regression models were used to determine the relationship between the study variables. ANOVA was also used to test the significance level of the independent variables on the dependent variable at 95% confidence level. The regression model study results had an adjusted R2 value of 0.672 which showed that the independent variables in the study were able to explain 67.2% variation in supply chain performance with the remaining 32.8 % being explained by other variables outside the model. The study findings established that a positive significant relationship exists between inventory management policies and supply chain performance of retail supermarkets in Nairobi City County in Kenya.Contribution to policy and practice: The study recommended that supermarkets supply chain managers to periodically assess their inventory management policies to ensure that they were effective and adequate in controlling inventory levels and the associated inventory risks while regulating the use of information technology and supporting stakeholder management policies that encourage good relations, timely payment to suppliers, employee efficiency and customer loyalty.
END USER INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE IN KENYAN UNIVERSITIES, A CASE OF CHUKA UNIVERSITY, KENYA.
Authors: Nzovila Rhodah , Mburugu Dr. Kirema Nkanata , Kirima Dr. Lucy Karimi
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to establish the effects of end user involvement in the supply chain performance of higher learning institutions in Kenya.Methodology: The study was conducted at Chuka University procurement department and user departments comprising of 64 respondents from user departments and procurement. The study employed cross-sectional research design. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection. In order to determine the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, pretesting of the research instruments was conducted. To establish the validity of the research instrument, content validity was used while internal consistency method was used to determine the reliability. Correlation analysis followed by multivariate regression analysis was conducted between the independent variables and the dependent variable.Results: Results showed strong statistical significance between supply chain performance and procurement planning. The study also established that there was a strong statistical significance between supply chain performance and specification preparation. It was also established that there was strong statistical significance between supply chain performance and monitoring and evaluation. Lastly, there was strong statistical significance between supply chain performance and inspection and receipt of goods. The findings also revealed that the four independent variables under study only contributed to 63.4% of the dependent variable’s outcome..Conclusion: The study concludes that procurement planning, specification preparation, monitoring and evaluation, and inspection and receipt of goods are good measures of the end user involvement in the effective performance of supply chain, but that more studies need to be done to unearth the hidden variables contributing to the remaining 36.6% factors/variables, in order to get a full picture of the impact of the end-users on supply chain performance. Contribution to policy and practice: Research institutes and scholars will gain vital insights from the study when they want to research further and lastly government together with all its agencies will also gain important information that will inform the policies they come up with in future