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Item Usage of social networking sites for scholarly communication among Postgraduate Students in Universities in Nakuru county, Kenya(Egerton University, 2023) Martha Jelimo KiprutoScholarly communication (SC) has been experiencing tremendous change due to rapid technological advancements leading to the creation of varied ways of sharing information among scholars despite the ever-rising cost of information access and sharing. The focus of this study was to assess the use of social networking sites (SNS) for scholarly communication among postgraduate students in selected university campuses in Nakuru County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of use of SNS for scholarly communication; to establish the reasons for using SNS by postgraduate students for scholarly communication and to assess the relevance of the social networking sites to postgraduate students for scholarly communication. Technology Acceptance Model 2 (TAM 2) was used with a descriptive research design to achieve the objectives of this study. The target population was 650 postgraduate students from eight public and private universities in Nakuru Town. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select two public and two private universities with a combined sample size of 109 postgraduate students respectively. Data collection tools used were questiormaires and interview guide. Descriptive statistics and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 was used for data analysis, where the results were presented in tables and charts. The findings of the study show that postgraduate students use SNS for SC by sharing research ideas which was represented by chi-square values of 30.118 with a p-value of 0.000 which is less than 0.05 significant level; sharing class experience being represented by chi-square values of 11.765 with p-value of 0.000 less than the significance level of 0.05, to know where to meet for lessons, when lectures are starting and updates on deadlines for submitting class assignment being represented by chi-square of 4.235 with a p-value of 0.040 which is less than 0.05 significance level. According to"the findings of this study, the reasons for using SNS are for academic purposes being the major reason, leisure, getting information about activities in campus, socializing entertainment and group discussion. Finally, the findings showed that the use of SNS for SC is of relevance to postgraduate students. In conclusion, the findings of this study will help students, researchers and information centres to understand the importance of using SNS for scholarly communication to enhance their research work.Item Role of performance appraisal on employee training and development: A Case study of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kenya(Egerton University, 2008) Kayuko, Naftal O.The aim of this study was to determine the role played by performance appraisal on employee training and development. The focus of the study was on the employees of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The study tried to determine whether decisions regarding employee training, transfer or promotions are made with appropriate reference to the outcome of the employees’ performance appraisal outcomes. The study population was employees of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kenya injob group “H” and above. The population was divided into two categories of “H” to “K” and “L” and above. A sample of size fifty (50) was drawn from each category. The data was collected from this sampled population by use of structured and unstructured questionnaire questions. The analysis was done usir SPSS, employing such techniques as chi-square (chi-) test, the analysis of variance and correlation. The study revealed that performance appraisal information neither plays any role in decision making regarding employee training and development nor the development of employee profiles for the purpose of human resource planning. As a result, there are 58% gaps in senior positions (“L” and above). The study found out that performance appraisal exercise is a favored ritual, which is not supponed. In conclusion, the inefliciency in the Kenyan civil Service can be attributed to the inappropriate role of performance appraisal exercise on employee training and development. . 1 ivItem Customers' perception of brand personality: The case of Safaricom & Celtel(Egerton University, 2006-08) Ole Naeku, Eric SimelItem An Evaluation of the effect of deposit interest rate on the performance of commercial banks: Case of Nairobi Central Business District(Egerton University, 2010) Chemaswa, Linet NdiemaItem An evaluation of the effects of micro-lending strategy of poverty reduction- A survey of small scale traders in Kiogoro division, Kisii Central District, Kenya(Egerton University, 2011) Nyakagwa, Naphtali OngagaItem An evaluation of the affect of initial public offer announcemnts on returns of listed stocks at the Nairobi stock exchange(Egerton University, 2011) Masinde, Joseph WabwireItem An analysis of factors responsible for the consumers choice of fast moving brands(Egerton University, 2007) Juma, Francis O.Item The effect of automated information systems on the Kenya County Government’s operationss, a case study of Kiambu County Government(Egerton University, 2017-11) Muraya, Brenda WairimuInfonnation and Communication Technology (ICT) is a very dynamic field. Throughout many centuries it has evolved and improved greatly. The use of the internet has globally received great acceptance. This has led to various organizations, businesses and governments embracing Electronic Practices (E-Practices). Governments have embraced this emerging trend and have automated their processes with the aim of better serving their citizens. Kenya is a growing economy and the global pressure has forced it to embrace E-Govemance practices. Primarily, the objective is to improve the welfare of citizens through the provision of public services and infrastructure through the Local and National Government. As a result, ways to improve their operations are being discovered. Hence, they implemented the Automated Information Systems (AIS) at the county level to simplify their various operations. This study aimed to establish the effect of implementing AIS on the County Govemment’s operations. Their operations were classified in tenns of transparency and record keeping as well as supervision while the AIS was operationalized in terms of the Zizi System, the County Pro System and the IFMIS. It employed complete enumeration survey method whereby, the population under study was Kiambu County and data was collected from all twelve sub-counties in Kiambu. The researcher targeted the (Information and Technology) IT manager, Finance Officer and the Revenue Officer in each of the twelve sub counties giving a total population of 36. Descriptive research design was used and the study used primary data to test the hypotheses under study. The researcher distributed stmctured questionnaires through a ‘drop and pick’ method. The data from the questionnaires was then screened and entered in readiness for analysis using the (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) SPSS software. Multiple regression was later used to test predictability of the variables given the others. This study determined that the implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) has had an insignificant low positive effect on the county government’s operations. However, the implementation of the County Pro System and Zizi System has had a significant positive effect on the County Govemment’s operations. Therefore, this study established that, there is a significant positive effect on the county government’s operations as a result of implementing the Automated Information Systems. However, it is recommended that the county govemment should increase awareness of the systems; increase the use of IT to heighten operational performance; level up the use of the IFMIS; and level up the implementation levels of the AIS in the counties.Item Effects of Micro and Macro Economic Factors on Bank Liquidity in Kenya(Egerton University, 2021-11) Chepkirui, Stella SoyLiquidity is the ability of a bank to fund increases in assets and meet obligations as they come due, without incurring unacceptable losses (Guidance on Liquidity Risk Management, 2009)Liquidity can come from direct cash holdings in currency or on account at the central bank. More frequently, it comes from acquiring securities that can be sold quickly with minimal loss. This states highly creditworthy securities, comprising of govemment bills, which have short term maturities. The topic of this study is to determine the effects of micro and macro-economic factors of bank liquidity in Kenya; the specific objectives are; to determine the effects of macroeconomic factors on bank liquidity; to determine the effects of microeconomic factors on banks liquidity and to determine the combined effect of macroeconomic and microeconomic factors on banks liquidity. The study used the following theories to guide; Commercial Loan theory; The Shiftability Theory and the Anticipated Income Theory of Liquidity. The researcher used descriptive research design because it obtained information conceming the current status of bank liquidity. The population of the study consisted of 37 commercial banks in Kenya as of 2016. A census study of all banks that have been in operation for the past 5 years were included in the study. This population is small, therefore, there will be no sampling. Multiple regression analysis was applied to the data to examine the effect of level of customer’s deposits, loan growth, capital adequacy, profitability and other effects macroeconomic factors on bank liquidity in Kenya. The results of multiple regressions suggest that the selected independent variables explain more than 10.8% changes in the net profit. By analyzing the other statistical results of multiple regressions we found that the results are very much consistent with the simple regression. All the results are not statistically significant and overall the study provides an idea that macro and micro factors are not the basic determinants of profitability in the banking sector. So it can be inferred that this promising and potential sector in Kenya can flourish very fast and enhance profitability by improving its liquidity position and operating efficiency. The government as a bank regulator through the CBK should adopt policies that ensure increased bank performance. Strict conditions of minimum liquidity and capital should continue being emphasized on to ensure none of the banks has lower of the two. Increased bank performance leads to general economic growth.Item Determinants of Capital Flight In The East African Community( 1988-2018)(Egerton University, 2021-11) Otieno, Joshua ShemItem Effect of Performance Contracting Aspects on Strategy Implementation in Public Corporations in Kenya(Egerton University, 2021-07) Kabuga, Stella GacheriItem Effect of Porter’s Competitive Strategies on Organizational Performance of Public Corporations In Nairobi County, Kenya(Egerton University, 2021-11) Mulei, Meshack MutindaItem Employees Attitudes and Response towards Corporate Social Responsibility - A Case Study of Safaricom Limited(Egerton university, 2003-07) Kivuva, Peter KatikuItem Evaluation of Factors Affecting the Performance of Stockbrokers in Kenya(Egerton university, 2012-03) Maobe, Asenath KenyanyaItem Evaluation of the Influence of Public Procurement Regulations on Procurement Practices in Public Institutions - A Case of Secondary...(Egerton university, 2011) Kenyanya, Patrick NyateteItem Factors Determining Credit Accessibility by Small-Scale Entreprises - A Case Study of Jua Kali Artisans in Nakuru Municipality(Egerton university, 2004-11) Otieno, Ezekiel JumaItem Factors Influencing Information Technology Utilization in Public Universities - A Case of Egerton University(Egerton university, 2006-08) Mwangi, Muriuki GathuaItem Factors Influencing IT Implementation in Schools-The case of Nakuru Municipality Secondary Schools(Egerton university, 2006-09) Thuku, F.WItem Factors Influencing Students Choice of Universities and their Relationship with Marketing Strategies used by Universities in Kenya...(Egerton university, 2005-05) Wacira, Ann WItem Influence of service quality differentiation strategy on customer loyalty in commercial banks within Nakuru municipality - Copy(Egerton university, 2012-05) Kibithe, Tabitha Wangari