http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/44 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:07:47 GMT 2026-04-05T21:07:47Z http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/212 INFLUENCE OF HUMAN CAPITAL PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THEPRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY IN KENYA Odhong’, Emily Atieno In globally dynamic business environment, to identify key human capital drivers that work, and enhance sustainable employee performance in the 21st century organizations is a challenge. A survey showed that 33% of Kenya firms reported crime as a serious problem accounting for losses of nearly 4% on annual sales and on average, businesses allocate 3% of their operating budgets to private security services and security upgrade. Security is critical for national productivity, employment creation and sustained economic development as envisaged in Kenya’s Vision 2030. The main objective of the study was to establish the influence of human capital practices on employee performance in the Private Security Industry in Kenya. The study sought to improve employee performance, efficiency, and effectiveness in service delivery, reduced expenditure in security services, eliminate precarious work and suggest a move towards decent job creation. The study adopted descriptive research design and positivism research paradigm. The study unit of observation was the Private Security Guards. The target population was 150,000 and the sample size was 213. Kaiser-Meyer-Oklin method was used to measure of sample adequacy. Purposive and systematic random sampling technique was employed, and the pilot test of 10% of sample size was used. Test for validity through Bartlett’s sphericity test and expert input was used. Reliability was determined through Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha. Triangulation was adopted in data collection tools. The study adopted descriptive data analysis, use of statistical inferences and hypothesis testing. The Data analysis was done with the help of STATA Version 15.0. Descriptive statistics analysis, correlation, regression, ANOVA and t-tests were adopted in the analysis. Data presentation was done through tables and figures. The study found a practical and statistically significant positive relationship between the human capital practices and employee performance. Hence, the carefully chosen variables enhance employee performance. The study recommends implementation of progressive employment policies, sector skills plan, robust human capital information systems, to build a sound human capital base. In addition, integration of IT and human capital management practices aligned with the legal frameworks and the national human capital development plan to enhance employee performance and sector growth. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/212 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/192 EFFECT OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OPTIONS ON COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF YOUTH ENTERPRISES IN KENYA Njuguna, Samuel Mwangi The purpose of the study was to unite and to expand the existing cognitions about the concept of collaborative networks, innovation, product diversification, and business development services in promoting competitive advantage of youth enterprises. The Youth Enterprises have to survive in the global economic environment through defining the areas in which they can achieve superior results and on them base their complete business. Through such a process youth enterprise can partly resolve problems by gaining competence, building resources, sharing risks, undertaking quick market movements, and making joint investments. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/192 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/180 COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO INTERFERANCE MITIGATION FOR HEALTHCARE WIRELESS BODY SENSOR AREA NETWORK Mile, Anthony This paper proposed to investigate the channel interference in IEEE 802.15.6 WBANs and propose a collaborative approach for interference mitigation by development of a MAC algorithm to address this co-channel interference problem. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/180 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/45 EFFECTS OF FIRM LEVEL CHARACTERISTICS ON MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS AMONG MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN KITUI COUNTY – KENYA Mwangulu, Johnester Ali The Micro and Small Enterprises play an important role in the Kenyan Economy, its role and importance in a knowledge-based economy has been highly appreciated and acknowledged. Moreover, in the present economy, Micro and Small Enterprises are facing tremendous challenges and threats to survive in a competitive environment. The study examined the effects of firm level characteristics on marketing effectiveness among Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives; To determine the influence of financial resources on marketing effectiveness among Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County; To examine the influence of human resource on the marketing effectiveness among Micro and Small Enterprises; To determine how technology affects the marketing effectiveness among Micro and Small Enterprises; To establish the effects of firm size on the marketing effectiveness among small and micro enterprises and to determine how the managerial skills affect marketing effectiveness among small and micro enterprises in Kitui County. The study was conducted on the basis of Resource, Human capital theories, Dynamic capabilities and Technology diffusion theory. The research used cross sectional survey. The target population was 3,200 Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County in the main sub-counties of the County such as Kitui, Mutomo and Mwingi town. The sample size was 342 and a total of 241 respondents interviewed which represented 70% .Descriptive statistics was used and hypothesis testing done. Data was collected using both closed and open ended questionnaires. The study found that financial resources, human resources, firm size, managerial skills and technology positively influence marketing effectiveness among Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County. The study concluded that financial and human resources, firm size, managerial skills and technology are significant determinants of marketing effectiveness among small and medium enterprises in Kitui County. Lack of information on where to source for financial resources, restrictive lending offered by commercial banks, lack of track record required by the banks and financial institutions, lack of appropriate structure for dealing with Micro and Small Enterprises adversely affecting Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County. The study further concluded that through the recruitment practices adopted, training that the marketing team undergoes and strategies adopted in retaining a competitive marketing team positively influence marketing effectiveness among Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County. Adoptions of new technology such as the web, mobile phones, social media, and customer relationship management systems have greatly affected effectiveness of marketing for Micro and Small Enterprises in Kitui County. The study recommended that owners/ managers of Micro and Small Enterprises must focus on these firm level characteristics for Micro and Small Enterprises growth and stability. The study recommended and concluded that this will reverse the high failure rates of Micro and Small Enterprises thus Kitui County. This Thesis was completed in 2016, research was based in Kitui County, Kenya. Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://localhost:8282/xmlui/handle/123456789/45 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z