The Effect of Automated Car Park System on Revenue Collection in Busia County Government, Kenya (Published)
In the present-day competitive, fast-paced business landscape, getting the most out of available resources is not an option but a necessity. County governments are taking a highly proactive approach to systems modernization and operations in an effort to increase efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. The study sought to establish the effect of automated financial systems on revenue collection in Busia County Government. Based on the study, this paper examines the effects of automated car park system on revenue collection in Busia County Government. The study used the Meta Theory Model was used as the theoretical framework. The Theory posits that contingency factors, organizational factors and technological factors have an effect on the aspect of task performance. The study adopted ex post facto research design. The study targeted 140 employees who worked at the Busia County Government. The research used random sampling technique to identify respondents who participated in the study. The sample size was 103 respondents. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA, regression analysis and correlation). The study found that there was a statistically significant linear relationship between automated car park systems and revenue collection (p=0.000). The research recommended that Busia County should improve on automated financial systems. Automation of the revenue management process should be improved to enhance efficiency.
Keywords: Automated Car Park System, Busia County Government, Effects, Kenya, revenue collection
Relationship between Risk-Taking and Business Performance among Small and Medium Enterprises in Eldoret Town, Kenya (Published)
The measure of entrepreneurial activity in an organization is the level of creativity and innovation across all its operations. How intense the creative and innovative disposition is determined by the success of organizations as reflected in performance outcomes. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between entrepreneurial intensity and performance of small and medium enterprises in Eldoret town, Kenya. Informed by the study, this paper explores the influence of risk-taking on the performance of SMEs in Eldoret town. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design. It targeted all the SMEs in Eldoret town. Systematic sampling technique was adopted to select a sample of 100 SME owners/managers to be involved in the study. The collected data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics was presented in form of percentages, frequencies, pie charts and graphs. Pearson correlation was employed to test the hypotheses of the study. The study established that there is a strong positive correlation between risk-taking and business performance of SMEs in Eldoret town. Therefore, committing business resources to venture in uncertain and unfamiliar environments could result in increased returns and market share for the business.
Keywords: Business Performance, Eldoret Town, Kenya, Medium Enterprises, SMEs, Small, risk-taking
The Impact of Distribution Channel Differentiation on Organizational Performance: The Case of Sameer Africa Limited in Nairobi, Kenya (Published)
The study investigated the relationship between differentiation strategy and performance of Sameer Africa Ltd located in Nairobi, Kenya. Informed by the study this paper discusses the extent to which channel differentiation strategy adopted by Sameer Africa (K) Limited influenced the company’s performance. The study employed a correlational research design. The study targeted 112 employees of Sameer Africa (K) Limited comprising of senior management, HODs and junior staff and 90 dealers based in Nairobi. A sample of 134 respondents was selected by use of stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Primary data was collected through self-administered questionnaires. The quantitative data was analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of tables and inferential statistics in the form of Pearson correlation and regression analysis with significance level of 0.05 to test the hypothesis. From the findings of the study, majority of the respondents believed that Sameer Africa (K) Ltd could achieve competitive advantage through channel differentiation. This suggest that an increase in channel differentiation strategy such as use of market trends to determine most appropriate channel strategy, use of different channels with the aim of minimizing cost of distribution, selling some of the products and services through intermediary and complementary firms and applying different distribution channels so as to satisfy unique customer needs would result in an increase in performance through market share, revenue, sales and customer satisfaction. The study sought to provide an empirical evaluation of the relationship between differentiation strategy and organizational performance.
Keywords: Impact, Kenya, Organizational Performance, Sameer Africa Limited, Service Differentiation