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Pengaruh Media Jejaring Sosial Facebook terhadap Kinerja Guru di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Bukittinggi
Authors: Ameliza Kiki 
Published: October 2020

Kecendrungan masyarakat saat ini yang menghabiskan banyak waktu untuk bermain facebook termasuk guru sangat mengkhawatirkan. Mengingat guru adalah contoh dan tauladan bagi peserta didik, maka perlu untuk mengetahui seberapa besar facebook mempengaruhi kinerja para guru. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara kuantitatif dengan metode penelitian korelasi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner (angket) dan interview (wawancara). Yang menjadi populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru MAN 1 Bukittinggi yang berjumlah 72 orang. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 36 orang yang diambil secara acak dengan teknik simple random sampling. Adapun teknik dalam pengumpulan data menggunakan angket dan wawancara. Angket diberikan dalam bentuk angket tertutup yang terdiri dari 30 pernyataan. Dengan menggunakan alternatif jawaban yaitu sangat setuju, setuju, ragu-ragu, tidak setuju, sangat tidak setuju. Data yang diperoleh dilakukan pengolahan dengan uji hipotesis menggunakan rumus koefisien korelasi “r” Product Moment. Tetapi sebelumnya dilakukan uji persyaratan dengan uji normalitas .

Setelah dilakukan uji normalitas diperoleh kedua data berdistribusi normal. Langkah selanjutnya pengolahan data menggunakan rumus koefisien korelasi “r” Product Moment, untuk data kelompok diperoleh hasilnya 0,73. Selanjutnya dilakukan interpretasi dengan menggunakan pedoman interpretasi secara kasar maka diperoleh hasil facebook memiliki kontribusi yang cukup kuat. Selanjutnya mencari besarnya kontribusi diperoleh bahwa facebook memberikan kontribusi sebesar 53,29%. Dilanjutkan dengan menguji tingkat signifikansi diperoleh thitung = 9,098 dan ttabel=1,70. Dengan demikian thitung ≥ ttabel ; artinya terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara facebook dengan kinerja guru. Ternyata thitung > ttabel , maka H1 diterima dan H0 ditolak, artinya terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara facebook dengan kinerja guru. Facebook memberikan kontribusi sebesar 53,29 % pada kinerja guru dan sisanya diberikan oleh faktor yang lain.
Perancangan Program Permainan untuk Menunjang Minat Belajar Anak Usia Dini Menggunakan Adobe Flash CS3
Authors: Muharmi Yulya 
Published: October 2020

Abstrak- Aplikasi game yang terdiri dari game berhitung, mewarnai, dan mencocokkan gambar untuk anak usia dinii yang bisa belajar sambil bermain pada waktu yang sama. Tujuan pembuatan aplikasi game ini untuk mendidik anak-anak dalam belajar mengenal jumlah, warna dan bentuk dengan lebih menyenangkan. Game ini dibuat dengan menggunakan Adobe Flash CS3 dan menggunakan alat bantu seperti use case diagram, class diagram, activity diagram, dan sequence diagram. Game ini diharapkan dapat membantu orang tua mendidik anaknya dalam belajar.
FACTORS INFLUENCING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN THE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Kamau Daniel , Kamau Gabriel 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to determine factors influencing knowledge management practices in the commercial banks in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of 44 commercial banks was identified. A sample of 17 banks was chosen using random sampling. A stratified approach was used to select respondents and a total of 85 respondents were surveyed from five departments in each of the 17 banks. Quantitative statistical techniques were used during the analysis to describe and analyze data. The results of the analysis were presented and interpreted in the form of descriptive statistics, as well as inferential statistics.Results: Regression result indicated that there exists a positive linear relationship between organizational Culture and Knowledge Management practices. Results indicate that there exists a positive linear relationship between organizational structure and Knowledge Management practices. This is evidenced by an odds ratio of 28.988. The relationship is significant as shown by a p value of 0.0113.Results indicated that there was a positive and significant correlation of 0.759 between Information technology and Knowledge management practices. Results indicate that there exists a positive linear relationship between Organization Leadership and Knowledge Management Practices. This is evidenced by a regression coefficient of 125.198. The relationship is significant as shown by a p value of 0.0058.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that commercial banks in Kenya should continue investing in leadership as doing so would improve their knowledge management practices. In addition, commercial banks should adopt more flexible structures that support knowledge acquisition, dissemination and storage. The study advocates that the cultural orientation of the organizations should be such that it supports the perception of knowledge management practices. Furthermore, commercial banks should continue investing in Information technology as doing so would improve the knowledge management practices.
ROLE OF STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNANCE OF RICE PRODUCTION IN KIRINYAGA COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Njoroge Francis Karanja 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the participation of key stakeholders in the governance of rice production in Mwea Irrigation Scheme (MIS) in Kirinyaga County in Kenya.Research Methodology: Data were also collected through interview of farmers and employees of National Irrigation Board and MIAD using a structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested using the Cronbach’s Alpha Index and showed a high (+0.8) internal consistency and reliability. The study used multi-stage cluster sampling technique to select one zone from the five zones in MIS and randomly selected a sample of 50 farmers from the selected zone. The employees of National Irrigation Board and MIAD were clustered into management and field/technical staff and a purposive sample of 12 and 8, respectively, was drawn from each cluster. A sample of 60 respondents were interviewed. A time series model was used to generate a trend line for rice production. A regression correlation model, generated using SPSS Version 23, was used to analyze the relationship between variables. Findings: The findings showed that farmer participation in governance has a positive and significant relationship to rice production. Specifically, farmers’ participation in governance has a positive linearly significant influence on rice production. Further, the study found that the governance role of NIB has a positive and significantly influence on rice production. Finally, the role of MIAD was found to be positively and significantly related to rice production. Specifically, the role of MIAD was found to have a positive linearly significant influence on rice production. The three key stakeholders considered explained a significant variation of 58 per cent in rice production, with NIB role explaining more followed by farmer participation and then MIAD. Recommendation: This study has shown that farmers’ participation in governance of rice production has a positive and significant relationship with rice production. It is therefore recommended that their involvement in governance activities be structured so that their participation directly and indirectly through committees or their cooperative is deliberative and meaningful. This means that they participate in discussions, debates and presentations and in making decisions on substantive policy, and operational issues.
Influence of Coaching on Employee Retention in Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Kamunya Magdalene , Nzulwa Dr. Joyce 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main objective of the study was to determine the influence of employee coaching on employee retention in commercial banks. The study specifically aimed to determine the influence of performance coaching, career coaching, life skills coaching and executive coaching on employee retention in commercial banks.Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design and the target population comprised of a total of 306 staff working in the six selected Commercial Banks in Kenya. The selected commercial banks included; Cooperative bank of Kenya Ltd; Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd; Consolidated bank of Kenya Ltd; Standard Chartered bank Kenya Ltd and CFC Stanbic Bank Ltd and NIC bank. The study adopted a probability sampling design by using a stratified random sampling technique to select the sample size of 136 respondents. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments and pretested for validity and reliability using a pilot study. Data gathered was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics and presented using tables and charts.Findings: The study findings indicated that performance coaching factors notably, goal setting, feedback, personal development and goals achievement influences employee’s retention in commercial. The study also noted that career coaching ensured that employee personal interests are considered, employee career expectations are met there is achievement of employee personal goals and employees are able to effectively plan their careers. The study concluded that performance coaching is the major coaching method that influences most employee retention in commercial banks, followed by career coaching, then executive coaching and lastly life skills coaching.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that to improve on performance coaching, the bank management should offer performance coaching programmes which equips employees with skills to enable employees to understand organization goals and set their goals and work towards achievement of the goals. The bank management should adopt effective career coaching programmes which motivate employees to stay working in the organization in order to advance their careers. The bank management should provide coaching programmes which ensures that employee personal interests are considered, employee career expectations are met and there is achievement of employee personal goals and employees are able to effectively plan their careers. This will contribute towards employee career development and growth which influences most employees to remain working in organization and hence leading to increased rate of retention
EFFECT OF BONUS ISSUE ON STOCK PRICES OF COMPANIES QUOTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
Authors: Gachuhi Patrick Maina , Iraya Cyrus 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of bonus issue on stock prices of companies quoted at the Nairobi securities exchangeMethodology: The study adopted an event study methodology since the study was concerned with the establishment of the information content of bonus issue announcement on share performance at the NSE. The population of this study was 61 companies listed in the NSE. A sample size of 10 listed companies was focused on as there were only 10 companies which had issued bonuses between 2009 and 2012. The study used secondary data to gather information. The collected secondary data was coded and entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 20) for analysisResults: The study findings revealed that there was a drastic incline from year 2009 to year 2010 followed by a slight decrease in abnormal returns in the following years, Abnormal returns present the difference between the actual returns and the expected returns over a certain period of time. Study findings from the market model indicated that the market return is a good predictor of stock returns. ANOVA results indicated that abnormal returns after bonus issue were significantly higher than abnormal returns before bonus issue. ANOVA results also indicated that actual stock returns were significantly higher after bonus issue than before the bonus issuePolicy recommendation: The study recommends the NSE to establish and enhance policies for investing so as to attract and encourage large institutional and foreign investors to participate at the NSE. The study also recommends that policy makers and regulators at the NSE are encouraged to encourage more research on the NSE form of efficiency; this will provide a forum for investors to get the information on the form of efficiency of the market and boost their confidence when investing at the NSE
EFFECT OF STOCK MARKET VOLATILITY 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 volatility 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 volatility and corporate bonds are positively and significant related (r=0.000023, p=0.0001).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that Policy makers should be aware of and monitor the level of stock market volatility that is appropriate for promoting the growth of the corporate bond markets and indeed other financial markets.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF COURIER SERVICE INDUSTRY: A SURVEY OF COURIER COMPANIES IN KENYA
Authors: Nyaga Jacinta Wahu 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study is an assessment of the factors affecting the performance of courier companies in Kenya.Methodology: A descriptive survey study design was used. The population of this study was 134 courier firms. The sampling frame consisting of 134 firms was obtained from the CCK website. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample. A sample of 68 firms was considered representative and they were selected by the use of the lottery method. The researcher opted for a questionnaire as a data collection tool. Data was analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics and specifically, means, frequencies and percentages. The analysis tools were simple tabulations and presentations using spreadsheets such as excel. The data was then presented using tables, charts and narratives.Results: The study findings indicate that the companies have invested heavily into the training of their employees. Thus having in place a properly trained workforce can be said to be a factor that has contributed to the success being experienced in the courier service sector. From the study it emerged that there was high motivation among employees in courier firms as evidenced by their attitude towards work itself and promotion factors. However, they were not very happy with the pay factor. It is important to note that it would have been against logical expectation if the findings on the pay issue were different. The courier service firms come out as having in place reliable and very good customer service. The companies take into considerations suggestion made by the customer and prospective customers into the designing of products and services. ICT is another factor that attributes to the phenomenal growth of the courier service firms. Though the current state of infrastructure is bad, it seems to favor the growth of courier service firms. The courier firms have taken the challenge of poor infrastructure and turned it into an opportunity. In so doing, they have invested in motor bikes in order to beat the traffic jam challenge. This has enabled them to meet the demands of their clients increasing their popularity and hence more business.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that future statistical research taking into account regression and correlation analysis can be conducted on the effects of the noted factors on the various growth indicators such as market share, revenues and profits. Such a study would verify or repute the findings of this study. Future study can also be conducted on an individual factor identified in the conceptual framework of this study.
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR ON ACCESS TO PREFERENTIAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT BY SPECIAL GROUPS (YOUTH AND WOMEN) IN NAIROBI COUNTY KENYA
Authors: Muthoka Jackline , Iravo Prof. Mike 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The main aim of this study was to investigate influence of information seeking behavior on access to preferential government procurement by special groups (youth and women) in Nairobi county Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to; to determine the extent to which influence of sources of information has on access to preferential government procurement by Special Groups (Youth and Women) In Nairobi County ,to assess the extent to which type of information has on preferential Government Procurement by Special Groups (Youth and Women) In Nairobi County Kenya, to investigate the purpose of information has on preferential government procurement by special groups (youth and women) in Nairobi county Kenya.to assess the influence of frequency of information on preferential government procurement by special groups (youth and women) in Nairobi county Kenya.Methodology: The study was based on the public interest theory, transaction cost theory and youth empowerment theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study targeted the 150 special group’s youth and women in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design. The study used primary data collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study used the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) computer software for analysis. The statistics generated included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Microsoft excel was used to complement SPSS especially in production of diagrams and tables. A multiple linear regression model was used to test the significance of the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The analyzed data was presented in frequency tables and charts.Results: The study found out that source of information and Preferential Government Procurement are positively and significant related (r=0.196, p=0.000), type of information and Preferential Government Procurement are positively and significantly related (r=0.191, p=0.000). It was further established that purpose of information and Preferential Government Procurement were positively and significantly related (r=0.099, p=0.005). Similarly, frequency of information and Preferential Government Procurement were positively and significantly related(r=0.165, p=0.001).Recommendation: The study recommends that PPOA should roll out youth and women based training for all members of staff dealing with any procurement matters. The training should focus on formal tools and methods of procurement friendly to youth and women participation.
EFFECT OF PROCUREMENT OUTSOURCING ON PERFORMANCE OF KENYA AIRWAYS LIMITED
Authors: Kabachia Sheila , Kihara Dr. Allan 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to establish the effects of procurement outsourcing on performance of firms in the airline industry in Kenya with a focus on Kenya Airways Limited. The study specifically looked at the effect of purchasing functions outsourcing, transport and logistics services outsourcing, warehousing services outsourcing and procurement information systems management outsourcing on performance of firms in the airline industry with a focus on Kenya Airways Company Limited.Methodology: The study was guided by Transaction Cost Theory, SCOR Model, the Principal Agency Theory and Resource Dependency Theory. A case study was adopted in the study as a research design and targeted 75 employees in procurement and logistics departments at Kenya Airways Company departments. The study adopted a census technique with respect to the unit of analysis which was Kenya Airways Company Limited. The study used both descriptive as well as inferential statistics for analysis. Descriptive statistics of frequency distributions, percentages and frequency tables were used while inferential statistics of correlation and regression analysis were employed using SPSS version 24.0 to establish the relationship between procurement outsourcing practices and performance of firms in the airline industry.Results: The findings of the study revealed that purchasing functions outsourcing, transport and logistics services outsourcing, warehousing services outsourcing and procurement information system management outsourcing positively and significantly affect performance of firms in the airline industry.Contributions to policy and practice: The study recommends that Kenya Airways Limited should focus on outsourcing purchasing functions since the practice positively and significantly affects performance of the firm. The study also recommends that Kenya Airways Limited should enhance transport and logistics outsourcing since the practice positively and significantly affects performance of the firm. The study further recommends that Kenya Airways Limited should promote outsourcing of warehousing services since the practice positively and significantly affects performance of the firm. The study finally recommends that Kenya Airways Limited should enhance outsourcing of procurement information system management since the practice positively and significantly affects performance of the firm.
FACTORS AFFECTING THE GROWTH OF THE BREWERY SECTOR IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KEROCHE BREWERIES LTD
Authors: Mbuthia Miriam , Kariuki Miss Jane 
Published: October 2020

Purpose: The study sought to determine the factors affecting growth of the brewery sector with a special focus on Keroche Breweries. Methodology: A descriptive case study design was used in this study. A population of 38 managers originating from various departments was identified. A census was preferred instead of a sample as the population was small enough to warrant the inclusion of 100 percent of the population in to the sample of respondents. The preferred data collection instrument was a questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of both open and close ended questions. The collected data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics such as percentage means, median and mode. The findings were presented using graphs and chartsResults: Findings in this study indicated that management competence, legal constraints, competition, working capital management and technology are factors that explain the growth of Keroche Breweries. While some of these factors may have affected the growth of Keroche Breweries positively, others affected it negatively.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that the management of Keroche Breweries should enhance those factors that contribute positively to its growth while taking action in lobbying the government to address those factors that are not within Keroche Breweries control. Possible areas of future study include corporate governance mechanism and their impact on the performance of the Brewery Sector.