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{"title":"Influence of Differentiation Strategy on the Financial Performance of Deposit-Taking Saccos in Kenya","authors":"K. Mutuku, M. Oloko, Willy Muturi","doi":"10.47604/ejbsm.2317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ejbsm.2317","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of differentiation strategy on the financial performance of deposit-taking SACCOs in Kenya. \u0000Methodology: A descriptive research cross-sectional approach was applied. The target population of this study was 174 DT-SACCOs in Kenya. The sample size was 227 respondents. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data from the selected respondents. Data collection method was by use of questionnaires. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Descriptive data was analyzed through measures of central tendency including means, standard deviations, frequencies and percentages. Data was coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS v23.0). Results were then presented in tables, diagrams and charts. \u0000Findings: The results showed that differentiation strategy had a positive and significant relationship to financial performance (r=0.590, p=0.000; R2=0.348, β=1.039). The findings emphasize the importance of implementing effective differentiation strategies to achieve better financial performance. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that deposit-taking SACCOs in Kenya prioritize the implementation of differentiation strategies to enhance their financial performance. By adopting these strategies, SACCOs can position themselves for improved financial success and sustained growth in the highly competitive financial services sector.  The study's findings contribute to academic theory by offering significant insights and presents practitioners in strategic management, policy makers, and the leadership in SACCOs with valuable recommendations. They are able to utilize the findings from the current study based on how to model dynamic capabilities that will ensure their knowledge and practicality of competitiveness is beefed up.","PeriodicalId":483316,"journal":{"name":"European journal of business and strategic management","volume":"150 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140451535","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adoption of Different Housing Models to Access Housing by Households in Nairobi County","authors":"Francis Kamande, W. Oboka, Moses Gweyi, M. Ngala","doi":"10.47604/ejbsm.2230","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ejbsm.2230","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate adoption of different housing models to access housing by households in Nairobi County. \u0000Methodology: Employing a descriptive research design, the study investigates the impact of housing regulations on housing access through mortgage and cooperative models. The research sample comprises 385 households, CEOs of housing financing organizations, and government officers. \u0000Findings: The study reveals that adoption of housing model is shaped by diverse factors. The residency duration reflects both long-term and newer residents, highlighting the dynamic interplay of urban growth and migration. Notably, 35.0% of respondents have lived in their current houses for \"4 - 6 years,\" emphasizing housing stability. The prevalent adoption of the Incremental (34.4%) and Cooperative Models (33.4%), alongside 41.4% awareness of the Mortgage Model, signifies residents' adaptability in navigating financial avenues for homeownership. Challenges like high construction costs persist, with 80% of Nairobi's population residing in informal settlements and slums. Strengthening regulatory frameworks is crucial, and policymakers should address financial barriers. This study provides insights for creating an inclusive and sustainable housing environment, essential for the 59.2% of renters expressing aspirations to transition into homeownership in Nairobi County. In conclusion, the housing landscape in Nairobi County, particularly Ruai Sub-County, reflects a mix of long-term and newer residents, emphasizing housing stability. The prevalent adoption of Incremental and Cooperative Models, along with awareness of the Mortgage Model, indicates residents' adaptability in pursuing homeownership. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Utilizing the Public Interest Economic Regulation Theory (PIERT), the Q Theory of Housing Investment, and the Theory of Distributive Justice, the research explores the interplay between government regulations, market forces, and social equity in the context of affordable housing. To address challenges, policymakers should strengthen regulatory frameworks, enhance financial policies, and promote diverse housing models. Public awareness campaigns are vital. Recommendations include tailored financial products and inclusive strategies to meet the varied needs of the population. These measures aim to create an enabling environment for accessible and sustainable housing in Nairobi County, benefiting both existing and aspiring homeowners.","PeriodicalId":483316,"journal":{"name":"European journal of business and strategic management","volume":"49 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138596538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technological Strategies and Performance of the Judicial Sector in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi City County","authors":"A. Mulwa, M. Ngala, L. Mugaa","doi":"10.47604/ejbsm.2179","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ejbsm.2179","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Innovations and rapid diffusion of information and communication technologies in institutions are currently experiencing revolutionizing organizational processes. Globalization equally fuels the adoption of the ICT as the basis for digital operations are changing the way organizations operate. Studies on various countries’ courts show that the judicial efficiency affects a country ‘s entrepreneurial activities; this reduces as the level of inefficiency increases. Thus, the study sought to analyze the influence technological strategies on performance of judicial sector in Kenya. Specifically, the study proposed to determine the influence of technological sourcing; technology posture; technological culture change; technological capacity on the performance of the judicial sector in Kenya.
 Methodology: By adopting descriptive research design, the study targeted all the five magistrate courts in Nairobi City County and purposively targeted nine offices per station, comprising (magistrate, court clerk, court accountant, court secretaries, court Archivist, HR and Administration officer, ICT officer, Procurement officer, and Library assistant, yielding a total of 45 sample size respondents for the study. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaires, which was piloted to ascertain its reliability and validity. Data was analyzed both descriptively as well as inferentially with the help of SPSS program (v.25.0) and MS Excel 10 softwares; and results presented using tables and charts for interpretation.
 Findings: From the study results, all the technological strategies variable had a positive and significant relationship with performance of the judicial sector in Nairobi City County in Kenya.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was formed by the following theories: Transactional Cost, knowledge based; Stakeholders; Culture theory as well as the Task-technology fit theory. The study recommended that magistrate courts in Nairobi City County in Kenya should enhance their technological strategies since the strategies have been shown to bear a positive and significant effect on performance. The magistrate courts can achieve this through adopting advance technological orientations, especially where sourcing and culture of operations are concerned.","PeriodicalId":483316,"journal":{"name":"European journal of business and strategic management","volume":"7 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135391871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strategic Management Practices on Performance of Family-Owned Firms in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya","authors":"Z. Rambeka, L. Odollo","doi":"10.47604/ejbsm.2180","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ejbsm.2180","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Majority of the small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya are conventionally family businesses owing to their initial source of capital, ownership and day-to-day operations. Kenya’s economy represents a feudal-like family economy dominated by a few well-capitalized family-owned units at both the top and mid-tier. Strategic management practices are usually geared towards increasing managerial efficiency and effectiveness so as to increase the current and future operations. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of strategic management practices on the performance of family-owned manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study included: environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategy evaluation and monitoring.
 Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design using purposive sampling strategy targeting 4 heads of departments per firm from 20 firms yielding a total of 80 respondents. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data. Profitability ratio was collected using a secondary data collection sheet. Primary data was analyzed using SPSS version 25. Data was analyzed both descriptively as well as inferentially using and presented using statistical distribution tables.
 Findings: The results established that environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategy evaluation and monitoring positively and significantly affect the organizational performance of family-owned manufacturing firms. The results hence indicate that increasing each of the variable with one-unit results to increase in organizational performance of these firms with their respective beta values.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was anchored on the following theories: agency theory, transaction cost theory, transformational and stewardship theories. The study recommends that the family-owned manufacturing firms operating in Nairobi City County, Kenya to enhance their environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategy evaluation and monitoring practices since the practices positively and significantly affects organizational performance.","PeriodicalId":483316,"journal":{"name":"European journal of business and strategic management","volume":"62 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135341909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Strategic Management Practices on the Performance of Uganda Police Force","authors":"Micheal Okurut, Jared Deya","doi":"10.47604/ejbsm.2133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ejbsm.2133","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the influence of strategic management practices on the performance of Uganda police force.
 Methodology: A descriptive research design was used in which quantitative data collection approach was applied. The population of the study was 96 from which a sample of 63 was selected. The study used both stratified random sampling and purposive sampling to select staff members in their respective strata (top police officers, middle-level officers, and low-level officers). A structured questionnaire in a five likert scale format was used to collect data from the respondents. The collected data was analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24. Descriptive analysis involved frequencies and percentages for demographic data of respondents. Inferential statistics in the form of correlation and multiple regression analyses were employed.
 Findings: Strategic management hold distinct positive relationships with performance of Uganda police. As strategic management increase, performance is likely to improve. These findings emphasize investing in strategic management initiatives to enhance overall organisational performance. The Uganda Police Force is regularly interactions with civilians, fostering increased citizen trust through community policing, which in turn enhances its effectiveness in law enforcement. There's high confidence in the police force's effective collaboration with experts, and collaborative projects are generally seen as successful. There are also community support for collaborative initiatives within the force. There is a well-established and highly effective crisis management plan in place, known and understood by the majority of its personnel. Uganda police force has an extensive staff capacity building plan in place, reflecting strong confidence in its commitment to enhancing personnel skills and knowledge.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Theory of the public enforcement of law can be used to anchor future studies on the police administration sector. The study recommends that Uganda police force should address concerns about salary structures and remuneration fairness, as there is a substantial perception gap among personnel. Additionally, the force should maintain its commitment to personnel development through training and capacity building, given its positive impact on performance. Uganda Police Force should prioritize public awareness campaigns.","PeriodicalId":483316,"journal":{"name":"European journal of business and strategic management","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135352273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Moderating Role of Technology on the Link between Strategic Training and Performance of State Ministries: Perspectives from Kenya","authors":"Indara Selline, Kegoro Henry, Otieno Dina","doi":"10.47604/ejbsm.2125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ejbsm.2125","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the moderating role of technology on the link between strategic training and performance of State ministries in Kenya. Human capital theory was utilized to inform this study.
 Methodology: Cross-sectional research design was adopted in the collection and analysis of data. The study's target population was the 13 Kenyan government Ministries. The target population of the study consisted of 344 employees from 13 government ministries in Kenya. 185 respondents made up the study's sample size. To choose respondents, a stratified sample strategy was utilized. Structured questionnaires with both open and closed-ended questions were used to gather primary data. Acts of Parliament, service delivery charters, Vision 2030, session papers on public service delivery, and yearly performance reports were used to gather secondary data. Using experts in human resource management, the validity of the study instrument was assessed. The Cronbach Alpha formula, which adopted reliability coefficients of 0.7 as advised in literature, was used to assess reliability. Using the content analysis method, major themes from both written and spoken word were examined, and deductive arguments were produced based on the fundamental assumptions of the theories. Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 24 was used to perform the descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analyses on the quantitative data. At a 95% confidence level and a 5% significance level, mean scores, standard deviations, percentages, and frequencies were utilized to define the components of each variable. Tables and graphics were used to present the examined data.
 Findings: The findings of this study disclosed that strategic training had a significant positive effect on performance of government ministries in Kenya (r=.674, p-value=.000) while technology positively moderated the relationship between strategic training and performance of Kenyan government ministries (r=.672, p-value=.000). The study concluded that, if properly adopted, strategic training combined with technology can effectively explain performance of government ministries in Kenya.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study recommends that for effective performance of government ministries in Kenya, embracing strategic training and technology is key. This study adds to theory by disclosing that managers can make decisions anchored on human capital theory as well as inform policies formulated and implemented.","PeriodicalId":483316,"journal":{"name":"European journal of business and strategic management","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136336470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}