International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)最新文献

{"title":"Logistics Management Practices and Performance of Agricultural Processing Firms in Laikipia County, Kenya","authors":"Johana Gitahi Githinji, Elizabeth Wangu Wachiuri","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.57","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.57","url":null,"abstract":"The general objective of this project was to establish the effect of logistic practices and performance of agricultural processing firms. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; material handling, inventory management, transport management, and logistics communication.The study adopted resource based view theory, game theory, firm theory and the theory of constraints. The study used descriptive design because it enhances systematic description that is as accurate, valid, and reliable as possible regarding the responses. The study was limited to agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. The researcher used questionnaires and secondary data as the research instrument to gather the relevant information needed relating to the study. The study involved the use of professionals and experts to test the validity of the questionnaire by trying to assess what concept the instrument was trying to measure and the accuracy of the representation of the concept under research. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Inaddition; the study used multiple regression analysis to analyse the data. This study provided evidence that material handling significantly and positively influences the performance of agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. Concerning inventory management; the study established a significant positive relationship between inventory management and firm performance. This study also provided evidence that transport management significantly and positively influences the performance of agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya.Finally, information flow management was found to have a positive significant influence on the performance of agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. The study recommends that agricultural processing firms must have adequate storage facilities with modern materials handling equipment. The study also recommends the inclusion of inventory management in the strategic plans of the agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya. The study further recommends the inclusion of inventory management in the strategic plans of the agricultural processing firms in Laikipia County, Kenya.Finally,the study recommends that internal structures and systems that allow a free and timely flow of information between individuals and departments should be put in place. This will allow real-time flow of information between the organization and key stakeholders.","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"16 18","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135042897","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":"Relationship of Credit Risk and Profitability of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya","authors":"Nixon Lamech Makokha Kosasia, Agnes Wanjiru Njeru","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.58","url":null,"abstract":"Microfinance institutions (MFIs) play a crucial role in offering financial services to marginalized and economically disadvantaged populations. However, these institutions face the challenge of credit risk, which has the potential to greatly impact their profitability and long-term viability. This study examined the relationship between credit risk and the financial performance of MFIs in Kenya. The study aims to investigate the connection between Capital Adequacy, Operational Efficiency, Interest Rate Spread, and the profitability of microfinance institutions in Kenya. The research utilizes a comprehensive dataset from 14 licensed and regulated MFIs in Kenya, covering the period from 2020 to 2022.The study utilized a research design based on census data. Secondary data was utilized. The Study examines the previous financial reports to find secondary data on performance. The data collected underwent analysis using both descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Given that the current study focused on the relationship study, a regression model was used as the analysis tool. The results obtained were then presented in the form of tables. The results of this study will benefit policy makers, managers, administrators, entrepreneurs, researchers, consultants, scholars, and trainers involved in strategic Microfinance Institutions. Results from the analysis suggest that the Kenyan microfinance sector encountered significant financial difficulties in the past. The profitability metrics, specifically return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE), showed negative mean values of -8.89% and -8.72%, respectively. Based on the findings, it appears that MFIs incurred losses, as their assets and equity were not fully utilized. The study also discovered There is a strong positive relationship between Capital Adequacy and Operational Efficiency, as indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0.811. When Capital Adequacy increases, Operational Efficiency also increases, The correlation was highly significant, indicating a robust relationship. However, it is worth noting that there is a strong positive relationship between Capital Adequacy and Profitability Metrics, as indicated by a correlation coefficient of 0.961. Capital Adequacy has improved, leading to a significant increase in Profitability Metrics. The relationship between Operational Efficiency and Profitability Metrics was found to be highly positive, with a correlation coefficient of 0.875. The correlation between improved operational efficiency and higher profitability metrics is incredibly important. The relationship between Interest Rate Spread and Profitability Metrics has shown a strong positive correlation, with a correlation coefficient of 0.943. The profitability metrics were greatly impacted by the increased interest rate spread. The study found that it is recommended for Microfinance institutions in Kenya to diversify their income streams and give priority to improving credit risk manageme","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"29 27","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135043186","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":"Transformational Leadership Style and Organizational Performance in The Ministry Of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in Kenya.","authors":"Rebecca Wambui Nyambura, Denis Kamau, Monica Nderitu","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.54","url":null,"abstract":"The effectiveness of Kenyan government ministries in delivering their mandates has long been a concern. This raises an issue with type of leadership approach that has always been adopted by these government ministries. A notable case, has been seen at the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. It is foreseeable that in reality, competent management and leadership have determined successful or unsuccessful operations in many other agencies and organizations at large. The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether and to what degree democratic style of leadership affect performance of Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Government. This study looked at the effect of transformational leadership style on the performance of Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in Kenya. This study relied on transformational leadership theory, path goal theory, team leadership theory and leader member exchange theory frameworks. This study used a descriptive research approach and targeted 188 employees at the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in the government of Kenya. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires and thereafter analyzed descriptively using statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 26. The findings from the study revealed that employee motivation had a significant positive effect on organizational performance of Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in Kenya. The study found that 36.7% in variation of performance was attributable to employee motivation. However, the study found that employee work commitment had a moderate negative significant effect on organizational performance of Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in Kenya. Lastly, the researcher found that employee creativity significantly and positively affected organizational performance of the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development in Kenya. the study found that 62.4% in variation of performance was aa a result of employee creativity. The therefore concluded that employee motivation and employee influenced organizational performance whereas employee work commitment negatively influenced organizational performance. The researcher therefore recommended that management and policy makers need to emphasize on the need for strategy and policy formulation that fosters creativity among employees for them to achieve better performance. Future research was recommended to be done on the effect of leadership attributes on sustainable performance of government ministries in Kenya. 
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{"title":"Competitive Strategies on Organizational Growth of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya","authors":"Morris Kasyoka Peter, Antony Sije Okello","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.55","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.55","url":null,"abstract":"Relationship between competitive strategies and organizational growth of manufacturing firms has gain credence globally. Manufacturing firms Japan has recorded greater success in manufacturing sector globally due to their ability to adopt various competitive strategies that has aided them to achieved sustained competitive advantage. However, manufacturing industry in Kenya has experienced decline over the last five years. Manufacturing sector GDP contribution in Kenya has reduced in 2016 first quarter to KES 118,134 from KES 113,460 million 2016 second quarter. Therefore, this study sought to examine the influence of effect of competitive strategies on the organizational growth of manufacturing firms in Kenya. The specific objective was to examine the influence of cost leadership strategy on organizational growth among manufacturing firms in Kenya, to examine influence of differentiation strategy on organizational growth among manufacturing firms in Kenya, to examine influence of focus strategy on organizational growth among manufacturing firms in Kenya and to examine influence of product innovation strategy on organizational growth among manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was guided by generic strategy theory, competitive advantage theory, resource based view theory, open systems theory and organizational growth theory. Survey research design was used covering a stratified sample of 189 firms drawn from the 454 manufacturing firms distributed across the 12 key industrial sub-sectors. The researcher used multi-stage sampling technique. In the first instance, stratified sampling technique was used to classify each of the 12 sub-sectors into individual strata. The sample then selected using simple random sampling technique from each of the stratum. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The statistics generated was descriptive statistics which included frequencies and percentages and inferential statistics which included a multiple linear regression. A multiple linear regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent and independent variables. A pilot study was conducted in order to establish the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. In this study, the questionnaire was tested on 10% of the sample to ensure that it is relevant and effective. The subjects participating in the pilot study included in the final study to avoid survey fatigue. From the study findings, majority of the respondents agreed that competitive strategies are implemented by manufacturing firms in Kenya in which cost leadership strategy and differentiation strategy was mostly implemented. The study revealed that cost leadership strategy had a strong positive correlation with organizational growth. The study established that differentiation strategy plays a significant role on organizational growth. The regression analysis results indicated that differentiation strategy had a statistically significant influence on the organizational growth. ","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"117 18","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135136767","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 Procurement Practices and Performance of Investment Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya","authors":"Brenda Ngina Nzangi, Elizabeth Wangu Wachiuri","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.56","url":null,"abstract":"The overall goal of the proposed study was to lay out the impact of key obtainment rehearses on acquisition execution of venture companies recorded in the NSE, Kenya. The specific objectives were to investigate how investment firms listed on the NSE’s procurement performance is affected by strategic supplier relationship practice; to determine how strategic contract management practices affect investment firms listed on the NSE procurement performance; To determine the impact of strategic sourcing on the procurement performance of NSE-listed investment firms in Kenya and; to ascertain how the practice of strategic negotiation affects investment procurement performance firms listed in the NSE, Kenya. This research problem was studied through the use of a cross-sectional research design. The units of observation constituted the 104 top and middle management staff working in the offices of investment firms listed in the NSE. This study used Yamane’s method to understand the sample size. Following this sample determination formula, the calculation generated a sample of 83 respondents from which the study sought information from. This study utilized both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was gathered using research questionnaire as the research instrument. To complement the primary data, secondary data collection sheet was employed in collecting the secondary data from audited reports of the Company, NSE and other reliable sources. The researcher dropped the questionnaires physically through face-to-face method requesting them to fill them promptly and pick them up once filled up. The structured questions were used in an effort to conserve time and money as well as to facilitate in easier analysis as they are in immediate usable form; while the unstructured questions were used so as to encourage the respondent to give an in-depth and felt response without feeling held back in revealing of any information. Before processing the responses, the completed questionnaires were edited for completeness and consistency. The raw primary data collected was coded prior to being input into SPSS statistical analysis software. Once coded, the data was then cleaned to ensure accuracy and completeness of the information obtained. The data collected was both quantitative and qualitative and it was analyzed descriptively and inferentially. In addition, correlation analysis was conducted to the indicated the nature (positive or negative) and significance of the relationships between the variables in the study. Regression analysis was used to test the direction and magnitude of the relationship between the study variables. The study found that strategic supplier relationship affects procurement performance of investment firms listed in the NSE to a great extent. Utilization of strategic contract management practice was found to affect the procurement performance of the investment firms to a great extent. The study found that strategic sourcing practice affe","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"65 6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135093242","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":"Talent Management Systems and Employee Retention in Devolved Health Care Service Delivery in Kenya","authors":"James Gitari Muriithi, Muo Charles","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.53","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.53","url":null,"abstract":"Employee retention and talent management concerns are quickly becoming the most pressing workforce management challenges of the near future as human resource management paradigms shift. This study was on Private hospitals which are health organizations formed and owned by individuals or organizations to provide health services to citizens. The general objective of this study was to establish the influence of talent management on employees’ retention in devolved health care service delivery in Kenya. Specifically, the objectives were to establish whether talent acquisition, and talent development influence employee retention in devolved health care service delivery in Kenya. The study adopted cross sectional research design where the target population comprising of all the employees in the hospital was used. The study population targeted administrators and doctors from all counties. These included County Executive Committee (CEC) Members - Health, Level 5 chief executive officers and Level 4 doctors-in-charge. This study employed both purposive and simple stratified random sampling technique to choose its sample. Primary data was collected using questionnaires, which were distributed to the officers selected to participate in the study. Questionnaires were the main data collection tool from the respondents. Multiple regression models were used for the purpose of analysing data (descriptive and inferential statistics) using SPSS Version 23 software. The findings from these statistics were presented in the form of tables. Inferential statistics in the form of factor and principal component analysis was also conducted. The inferences made were used to tell apart the major factors that influenced employee turnover in devolved health care service delivery in Kenya. The findings found out that, talent acquisition, and talent development significantly influenced employee retention in devolved health care service delivery in Kenya but to moderate extent. Therefore, recommendations focused on working on the maturity of employees, improving the working conditions as well as fostering the leadership. Future research should focus on determining specific factors that influence retention in institutions to assist companies deal with similar situations","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"44 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135390408","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":"Data Analytics and Organizational Performance of Kenya Civil Aviation Authority","authors":"Linda Apondi Odula, Perris Chege","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.50","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.50","url":null,"abstract":": Organizational performance, a pivotal metric determining its sustainability and standing among stakeholders and shareholders, was the focal point of investigation in this study within the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and its relationship with data analytics. Four specific objectives were established: to evaluate the impact of descriptive analytics on KCAA's organizational performance; to assess the influence of prescriptive analytics on the same; to understand the relationship between predictive analytics and KCAA's organizational performance; and to scrutinize the effect of diagnostic analytics on KCAA's organizational performance. The study drew upon three established theoretical frameworks: the Resource-Based View (RBV), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and the Schumpeterian Innovation Theory. The research encompassed 1400 technical and operational staff across KCAA's headquarters in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, along with airline operators and pilots. A pilot study, conducted with 30 respondents, ensured the reliability and validity of the research instrument. Reliability tests yielded a Cronbach alpha coefficient averaging 0.79, indicating strong reliability, while validity tests confirmed the instrument's validity, with Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values surpassing the 0.5 threshold. The primary study involved 300 randomly selected participants, utilizing questionnaires for data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis, revealing a strong positive correlation among variables. Specifically, various types of data analytics displayed positive significance: Descriptive Analytics (β = 0.133, t = 2.046, p < 0.05), Prescriptive Analytics (β = 0.198, t = 3.146, p < 0.05), Diagnostic Analytics (β = 0.190, t = 3.089, p < 0.05), and Predictive Analytics (β = 0.120, t = 1.961, p = 0.05). Diagnostic tests affirmed the absence of multi-collinearity, data normality, and heterogeneous data. Respondents collectively acknowledged the significant impact of data analytics on KCAA's organizational performance, with the study concluding that KCAA had not fully leveraged data analytics, leading to the recommendation of a policy framework prioritizing their ongoing big data ICT initiatives, and advocating for regular implementation of diagnostic analytics to enhance aviation performance, employee engagement, and overall organizational success. &#x0D; Key Words: Data Analytics, Descriptive Analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Diagnostic Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Organizational Performance","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"16 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135773467","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 Technological Innovations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan.","authors":"Wuoi Jacob Mach, Tobias Olweny, Charles Weda","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.49","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.49","url":null,"abstract":"The researcher aim was to ascertain what exactly affects the financial performance of Commercial banks in Central Equatorial State, South Sudan, a case of KCB South Sudan, African National bank, Ecobank-South Sudan, CFC Stanbic Bank-South Sudan, Ethiopian Commercial Bank-South Sudan and Ivory Bank branches in Juba. There are numerous elements that affect performance, this study focused on technological innovations that are thought to drive financial performance. The study was divided into three main common areas that have recently caught the attention of the banking industry namely internet banking, agency banking and mobile banking that affect the financial performance of KCB South Sudan, African Nation bank, Ecobank-South Sudan, CFC Stanbic Bank-South Sudan and Ethiopian Commercial Bank-South Sudan in Central Equatorial State. Central Equatoria State has been chosen since it hosts Juba as the capital City and an epicenter of numerous commercial activities. The study’s specific objectives were to determine the influence of agency banking, mobile banking, Automated Teller Machines and debit and credit cards on financial performance of commercial banks in Central Equatorial State. The study employed a descriptive research design. The study targeted population of 294 respondents. The sample size was 169 staff of KCB South Sudan, African Nation bank, Ecobank-South Sudan, CFC Stanbic Bank-South Sudan, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia-South Sudan and Ivory Bank spread across the branches in Juba, Central Equatoria State. Respondents were selected using purposive random sampling. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data from respondents while secondary data was obtained from the annual financial reports from KCB South Sudan, African Nation bank, Ecobank-South Sudan, CFC Stanbic Bank-South Sudan, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia-South Sudan and Ivory Bank of South Sudan. Measures of central tendencies were used to describe the results and data was presented using graphs charts and tables. The influence of dependent and independent variable was depicted by use of multiple regression. The study found that agency banking significantly influences performance of commercial banks in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan (β= 0.889; p=0.000). The study revealed that mobile banking significantly influences performance of commercial banks in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan (β= 0.613; p=0.000). The study established that automated teller machines significantly influences performance of commercial banks in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan (β= 0.744; p=0.000). The study found that debit and credit cards significantly influences performance of commercial banks in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan (β= 0.640; p=0.000). The study concluded agency banking, mobile banking, automated teller machines and debit and credit cards significantly influences financial performance of commercial banks in Central Equatorial State, South Sudan. The study recommende","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"90 6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135774534","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":"Career Planning Programs and Employees’ Performance in Milling Industries in Kenya. A Case Of Unga Group Limited","authors":"James Gitari Muriithi, Muo Charles","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.52","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.52","url":null,"abstract":"Firm growth has various undertones which can describe it in the perspective of market share change, sales growth, employment growth, total assets growth and also level of community participation. The aspect of sales growth involves revenue from sales which was considered in this study and applied as revenue change. Total assets growth was also applied to measure firm growth. Firms that create value through selling their products are rewarded by the market through generation of more revenue, which translates to profit and operating cash flow that finally accrues to the stockholders. Hence, stock performance was studied to determine if it is affected by firm growth. This study, therefore, aimed to investigate the effect of firm growth on stock performance. The study targeted the non-financial firms quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. Firm growth was measured using revenue change and total assets change. Thus, the study’s specific objectives were to determine the effect of revenue change on stock performance and establish the effect of total assets change on stock performance of non-financial firms quoted at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The descriptive statistics indicated that the standard deviation values are all clustered around the corresponding mean. The ANOVA results depicted a statistically significant model at 5 percent. The variables are good predictors of stock performance as justified by an F statistic of 39.14 and the reported p-value of 0.0000 which is less than the 0.05 significance level. The Pearson’s coefficient findings observed that there was no correlation between revenue change and total assets change with stock performance. The panel regression results showed that revenue change and total assets change to a large extent affect stock performance of the listed firms. The study revealed that revenue change has a positive impact on stock performance and also total asset change has a positive effect on stock performance. The study therefore concluded that firm growth has a positive effect on stock performance of listed non-financial firms in Kenya.","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"25 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135775313","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":"Communication for Social and Behaviour Change: A Case Study of Puppetry Animation in Kenya.","authors":"Mercy Chebet, Petronilla Mbatha Mathooko","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.48","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v1i1.48","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over six million lives worldwide (Ritchie, 2022). In Kenya, more than three hundred thousand lives have been lost (Ministry of Health, 2022). Prevention has been the main focus. This has necessitated behaviour change. The government, non-governmental organisations, and private agencies set out to find Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) strategies at the start of the pandemic. Different strategies received different types of feedback. One strategy that has been proven time and time again to be effective in mass communication and education while entertaining is puppetry. It was, however, only partially utilised. This research sought to explore communication for social and behaviour change communication and how it was applied to curb the spread of COVID 19 using a case study of puppetry in Kenya. It attempted to answer the following questions: What types of puppets were used in Kenya for social and behaviour change communication? Which advocacy messages were communicated for social and behaviour change using puppetry? How was puppetry used for social mobilisation for social and behaviour change communication? What factors hindered puppetry's use for social and behaviour change communication? The theoretical base of this research was informed by the health belief model, which provides a framework for designing messaging that targets perceived barriers, benefits, self-efficacy, and threats; the social learning theory, which explains how behaviour is learned through observation; and the social marketing theory, which provides a framework for how behaviour change messages are designed using marketing principles. This study used a qualitative research design. It analysed past studies to give a framework and then used interviews and observation to collect current data by observation and key informant interviews for thematic analysis. The population chosen for this study was all the puppet shows created, digitally recorded, and aired for SBCC to communicate behaviour change as a prevention measure against COVID-19. For this research, the Dr Pamoja show was purposely chosen as the sample as it met all the criteria for this study. Coding was used for thematic analysis of the collected puppetry video samples from the Dr Pamoja show produced by Project hand up to communicate SBCC against COVID-19. The codes were derived using the deductive approach, and the show analysed both the latent and the semantic. The gaps in the data were informed by Key informants, including the Dr Pamoja show’s director, an AMREF representative, sixteen (16) puppeteers, a community leader, a health representative, and ten (10) parents. After collecting and analysing the data, findings showed that the main types of puppets used are glove puppets, and puppetry remains an effective tool for social and behavioural change communication in Kenya. It was found to be efficient in communicating advocacy messages through influence, persuasion, an","PeriodicalId":500542,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o) 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"28 31","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135818179","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}