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EFFECT OF STOCK MARKET CONCENTRATION ON THE GROWTH OF CORPORATE BOND MARKET IN KENYA
Authors: Wanyama Dr. David W. 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze how stock market concentration influences the growth of corporate bond market in Kenya.Methodology: The study used descriptive and causal research designs. Secondary data was used. The sample of the study consisted of daily and monthly time series covering six years beginning January 2009 to December 2014. Unit root tests using Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron tests were done. The study used Eviews econometric software to facilitate empirical analysis of data.Results: Regression of coefficients results shows that stock market concentration and corporate bonds are positively and significant related (r=0.014, p=0.017).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that concerted efforts should be made to improve market concentration in the corporate bonds market so that it can operate optimally. The existing concentration affected the stock and corporate bond markets positively. However, policy makers should be careful not to allow a higher stock market concentration as this will adversely affect the financial markets (El-Wassal, 2013).
MANAGERIAL CHALLENGES IN USING LEAN TECHNIQUES IN DESIGNING A COMPREHENSIVE CHARACTERIZATION OF ORGANIZATION LOGISTICS AND PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM: A CASE OF DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SUPPORT (DFS), UNITED NATIONS
Authors: Kemokai Michael Boima 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the managerial challenges in using lean techniques in designing a comprehensive characterization of the organization logistics and physical distribution system. The study further sought to determine the extent to which these challenges impact the logistics and physical distribution of goods and informed managerial practices.Methodology: The study employed a qualitative research design. The study targeted all the senior managers at Director Levels at the GSC and the RSC and all the senior operational staff from supply chain and service delivery pillars in three (03) large Field Missions. These field missions are namely United Nations Stabilization Mission in Congo (MONUSCO); United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA). This study used purposive sampling technique. The researcher purposively sampled fifteen (15) personnel; with three (03) participants each from the GSC, RSC, and three (03) participants each from the three (03) Field Mission. Primary data was obtained from the original sources using questionnaires and interview.Findings: The results revealed that DFS did face various challenges in the implementation of lean strategies and that the operational difficulties experienced within its operations across field missions resulted in reduced customer satisfaction, increased supplier lead time and increased operational costs. The respondents indicated that they experienced a lack of understanding of the complexity of supply chain at the senior leadership level whereby most initiatives are tainted with personal agenda as a consequent the biggest hurdle to overcome is gaining enthusiasm and trust of the staff. They also indicated that there is a high risk of asset waste and loss due to assets remaining in stock for over one year without use. Further, they indicated that there are weaknesses in the management of construction or “self-constructed” projects; and weaknesses in the restructuring of the department of peacekeeping operations.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that DFS should foster a continuous performance improvement mindset among staffs through planning, doing, checking and taking corrective actions on a balanced scorecard that integrates and aligns staff motivation and interest to the objectives of the organization. Also, objective and fair work plan and performance management are an ingredient to foster continuous improvement
AN ANALYSIS OF LOGICAL CONSISTENCY IN THE APPLICATION OF LEAN TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE BUSINESS PROCESSES AND SERVICE DELIVERY: A CASE OF DEPARTMENT OF FIELD SUPPORT (DFS), UNITED NATIONS
Authors: Kemokai Michael Boima 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the logical consistency in the application of lean techniques to improve the DFS business processes and service delivery and to create logistical pinch-points that improved the logistics and physical distribution of goods from the GSC and RSC to Field Missions.Methodology: The study employed a qualitative research design. The study targeted all the senior managers at Director Levels at the GSC and the RSC and all the senior operational staff from supply chain and service delivery pillars in three (03) large Field Missions. These field missions are namely United Nations Stabilization Mission in Congo (MONUSCO); United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); and the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA). This study used purposive sampling technique. The researcher purposively sampled fifteen (15) personnel; with three (03) participants each from the GSC, RSC, and three (03) participants each from the three (03) Field Mission. Primary data was obtained from the original sources using questionnaires and interview.Findings: The respondents indicated that the logical consistencies observed needed an understanding, through measurement, a reordering model that included lead time, reorder point, and safety stock. The respondents also indicated that the consistencies observed mainly relates to the overall approach of being more customer oriented while trying to optimize business processes and workflows. However, the respondents indicated that there were limitations in how the various organizations diversely applied lean concepts. There was no clear guidance provided on areas requiring higher prioritization; consistency throughout the departments, divisions and, missions when changes are applied (i.e. in structures, and functional organizational units). Additionally, lean analyzes were conducted mainly by internal resources that may not have been completely objective on areas being investigated, therefore bringing bias and subjectivity. Internal resources using lean techniques may not have been complete. Finally, the respondents indicated that there is no clear guidance yet. Policies and training have to be provided to staff prior implementing lean techniques.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that there is need to establish formal strategic plans to direct and align the work of the organization and supported by objectives and data-driven performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting. The study also recommends that there is a need for more efficient monitoring and evaluation of all GA resolutions and audit recommendations. The organization needs to monitor the manner of compliance with the provisions of the memorandums of understanding.
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FROM FIRMS’ PERFORMANCE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Bagshaw Karibo Benaiah 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study was carried out to throw light on how effective logistics management has on on-time delivery and sales growth. Efficient and effective logistics management is viewed and regarded as competitive tool used as a means of increasing performance. This study empirically looked at the relationship between logistics management and performance of 122 selected firms across Rivers State, Nigeria. It focused on logistics management (using the dimension of transportation and physical distribution) on on-time delivery and sales growth.Methodology: The research framework was examined by empirical analysis of primary data collected through the use of questionnaire; hence the study adopted the research survey method.Results: The outcome of the analysis revealed that effective transportation and distribution influences on-time delivery and sales growth respectively.Contributions: Therefore, organizations should establish and maintain standard and vanilla logistics management system, so that the right amount of stock is held and economic order quantity is achieved through proper physical distribution of the product to achieve higher performance. Also, to attain reasonable on time delivery firms in general and managers in particular should be properly equipped with the newest technology in transportation.
INFLUENCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PRIVATE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Kithae Samuel , Achuora Dr. John 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The goal of the study was to examine the influence of inventory management on performance of private commercial banks in Kenya, with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of inventory management practices.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 220 procurement officers in the private commercial banks in Kenya. From the three strata, a sample of 142 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables.Results: In regard to information technology, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.752 on performance of private commercial banks. Second in regard to warehouse management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.156 on performance of private commercial banks.With regard to the third objective, the regression coefficients of the study show inventory cycle counting has a significant influence of 0.06 on performance of private commercial banks. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show warehousing management system has a significant influence of 0.02 on performance of private commercial banks.Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that information technology, inventory control techniques, inventory cycle counting and warehousing management system have a positive relationship with performance in private commercial banks.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that private institutions should embrace inventory management practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other private institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.
EMPLOYEE PERCEPTION OF STRATEGIC CHANGE MANAGEMENT AT TOURISM FUND, KENYA
Authors: Maalim Rumana Mohamed , Muindi Florence , Achoki Dr. George 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The objective of the study was to establish the employee’s perception of strategic change management at Tourism Fund. Methodology: The study population are all employees of the Tourism Fund (CTDLT) Kenya. The respondents were 100 employees. This formed the population. The collected data was analyzed using quantitative procedures. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The descriptive statistics involved frequencies, standard deviation and means.Results: The study findings indicated that the organization had established a sense of urgency in the need of change, it also created the guiding coalition for all employees to follow during the process and the company developed a vision and strategy that can be achieved. Results further revealed that the organization ensured there was good communication strategies for communicating the change vision to all employees, and ensured that all employees were empowered with broad-based action which helped the employees feel empowered to adopt the new changes. The study findings also indicated that the company ensured that it generated short-term wins, consolidated gains and producing more change and anchored new approaches in the culture. This was to ensure that the employees felt as part of the process to make it a success.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that managers at Tourism Fund can use the results to craft strategies on which areas to improve and which areas to excel at. For instance, the managers may highlight the toughest challenges so that they may find ways to improve on the drivers of the weaknesses and also identify the drivers of Strengths with an intention to excel in these areas. It is also suggested that since the employee perceptions were that formation of strategic change management have brought about competitive advantages, it may be important to consider investing in the area of change management with a hope of building and enjoying further competitive advantages. This investment would take the form of more human and financial resources allocated to strategic change management.
Predictability of Instructional Quality on Teacher Effectiveness in The Preparation of Teachers at The College of Distance Education University of Cape Coast
Authors: Senyametor Dr. Felix , Amponsah Dr. Mark Owusu , Nutifafa Banini , Edjah Prof. Koawo 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the predictability of instructional quality on trainee-teacher effectiveness in the delivery of Distance Education (DE) in Ghana, focusing on College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast (CoDE, UCC).Methodology: The descriptive survey design was adopted with a quantitative approach. Total population involving 1,837 CoDE course tutors and all CoDE students at 76 study centres offering education programmes totaling 51,456 were used. The sample size for the study was 726, made up of 397 trainee-teachers and 329 course tutors. The proportionate stratified random sampling approach was employed to select respondents who completed the questionnaire instruments. The statistical analysis software tool known as the PASW Version 21.0, the Test Analysis for Surveys (TAFS) was used for analysing the data. Data on the research question was analysed using linear multiple regression analysis.Findings: The results revealed that pedagogical quality and quality evaluation were the dimensions of instructional quality that most significantly predicted trainee-teacher effectiveness. Again, whenever trainee-teachers demonstrate high level of competence in terms of subject matter knowledge, lesson presentation skills, class management and control and lesson note preparation, they increase the extent to which their level of teaching meets pre-specified standards and goals of the college.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that management of CoDE, UCC should put in place appropriate support services in all the study centres to guide both tutors and students on appropriate instructional behaviour
Impact of Positive Reinforcement on Pupils’ Absenteeism: A Case Study at Felicomfort Junior High School (JHS), Amamoma in Cape Coast, Ghana
Authors: Senyametor Dr. Felix , Nkrumah Kwame , Donkor Kaedabi 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: This study focused on finding out the impact of positive reinforcement on pupils’ absenteeism at Felicomfort JHS at Amamoma within the University of Cape Coast community.Methodology: The quasi-experimental and descriptive designs were used in conducting the study. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches were employed in carrying out the study to get to the bottom of the phenomenon investigated. The population was 56 comprising Junior High School (JHS) One and Two pupils of the school. The sample size for the study was 14 pupils purposively sampled out of the total number of 56. Pre-intervention test, post-intervention test, interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents. Data analysis was done, using paired sample t-test, frequency and percentage counts with the Predictive Analytical Software (PASW) version 21.Findings: The study revealed a statistically significant difference in the pre-intervention results (Mean = 2.643, Std. Dev. = 1.382) and that of the post intervention (Mean =4.786, Std. Dev. = 1.829) [t = 6.382, df = 13, p = 0.001]. The eta square analysis was 89 percent (η2 = 0.89) indicating a significant impact of positive reinforcement on modifying pupils’ behaviour of absenteeism. Analysis of the questionnaire revealed that 80% of the pupils became regular at school as a result of the application of positive reinforcement.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that the government through the District Assemblies should offer financial assistance to poor parents and single parents to enable them adequately cater for their children at school.
PENGARUH PERSEPSI GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN TRANSFORMASIONAL DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP ORGANIZATION CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR: PERAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASIONAL SEBAGAI PEMEDIASI (SURVEY PADA KARYAWAN BPR DI WILAYAH SURAKARTA)
Authors: . Rohwiyati , . Praptiestrini 
Published: October 2020

This study aims to analyze (1) effect perceptions of transformational leadership and job satisfaction on organizational commitment, (2) effect perceptions of transformational leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment on organizational citizenship behavior, (3) effect perceptions of transformational leadership and job satisfaction on organizational citizenship behavior through organizational commitment. Samples on this research of 103 BPR employees in the Surakarta region. Data analysis using path analysis. Conclusions (1) transformational leadership perceptions and job satisfaction have a significant effect on organizational commitment, (2) transformational leadership perceptions, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment have significant effect on organizational citizenship behavior, (3) organizational commitment mediate the
effect perceptions of transformational leadership and job satisfaction on organizational citizenship behavior.
MEDIA SOSIAL SUKSESKAN PROMOSI
Authors: Mawardiningsih Wahjoe 
Published: October 2020

Entrepreneurs need to actively follow market trends and look for opportunities to continue to thrive. Promotion must be in accordance with the conditions of the times.
The virtual world in the form of social media needs to be empowered optimally for promotional media, in the form of media outlets: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, corporate blog, Whatsapp, Line, Instagram. The use of social media for media promotion, can be combined using, not just one type. This will have a very positive impact
FENOMENA JASA TITIP (JASTIP) DAN POLEMIK BAGI KELANGSUNGAN PRODUK UMKM
Authors: Kusumastuti Anggit Dyah 
Published: October 2020

Entrusted services or in the term personal shopper is a work in and out of shops, malls or large traders with the aim of buying goods or brands ordered by customers in accordance with their wishes. The goods sought are not only at the local level but there is also a demand for goods from abroad. In the midst of the dominance of the online shop business, the presence of business services entrusted can still generate profits for actors and still attract consumer interest. The rapid development of technology, the widespread use of social media, as well as the consumptive nature of Indonesian society is behind the growing interest of the community in doing jastip business. The purpose of this study was to determine the development of entrusted services and the impact caused by jastip's behavior for the sustainability of MSME products. The research method is a library study method. Data obtained from scientific books, research reports, regulations, provisions, annual books, and written sources both print and electronic. The results of the study note that the development of entrusted services through internet media has begun to mushroom in Indonesia so that it is well known and can be well received by all members of the community. This jastip phenomenon is currently being targeted by the government to be able to increase state revenue through the tax on jastip goods. The jastip business goods are taxed on average around 25-27 percent. However, the jastip business polemic arises because it involves foreign imported products related to the determination of customs. Besides the polemic that occurred related to the survival of MSME products because the product still received less attention and was exposed to its existence by the community.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN OJOL MAXIM TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN MELALUI CORPORATE IMAGE SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI (Survey Pada Mahasiswa di Surakarta)
Authors: . Rohwiyati 
Published: October 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis (1) pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap corporate image (2) pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan (3) pengaruh corporate image terhadap loyalitas pelanggan (4) pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan yang dimediasi oleh corporate image. Penelitian ini mengambil lokasi di wilayah kota Surakarta, menggunakan sampel 100 responden mahasiswa dengan teknik purposive sampling. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa:(1) Kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap corporate image, (2) Kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, (3) Corporate image berpengaruh signifikan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan, (4) Corporate image memediasi pengaruh kualitas pelayanan terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa seluruh hipotesis diterima.
APA PERKEMBANGAN TERBARU SEJARAH KEWIRAUSAHAAN DI ERA INDUSTRI 4.0?
Authors: Cahyani Rusnandari Retno 
Published: October 2020

The current industrial revolution 4.0 affects the historical development of entrepreneurship. Important activities to bring about change in the economy and society not only in a country but also people in the world. Big changes are not only in concept and definition, but more towards the implementation of entrepreneurship which is increasingly modern and digitalization in various lines. Entrepreneurship in its current development is in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 which will prepare for the next era changes.