The purpose of this paper is to interpret the historical meanings conveyed by Barnard's classic works and use them for theorizing about authenticity of leaders in executive roles. Our analysis employs an interpretative logic for meanings of historical ideas proposed by Bevir. As an outcome of this analysis, we identify the conditions that contribute to the failure, crisis, tragedy, and/or success of leader authenticity. In addition, we discuss practical and research implications of the proposed framework.
The main purpose of this study was to analyzing working capital management practices on the performance of Small Medium Enterprises (Juakali) and develop instruments that may be used to assess and improve the performance in a business environment to enhance sustainable growth. The study was guided by the following four research objectives: to analyze the cash management practices, to examine the payables management practices, to assess the receivables management practices and to investigate the inventory management practices on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Mandera County. The research was carried out through a descriptive survey research design. The target population was six hundred (600) SMEs from the different Juakali sectors. The study revealed that the key performance indicator utilized by SMEs in Mandera County was customer satisfaction. The outcomes showed that in Mandera County SMEs performance was generally not good. The study concludes that cash management practices adopted by SMEs affected their performance and recommends better cash management ought to be adopted by SMEs to enhance their performance in Mandera County Kenya.
Well-functioning business sectors are crucial driving forces for economic growth. In developing countries, entrepreneurship can function as a tool to fight poverty as well as to strengthen the role of women and promote gender equality. This study used the sample size of 132 women entrepreneurs from the three districts in Dar es Salaam city; Simple random sampling was used in sampling the women entrepreneurs in Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania. A Pearson's correlation was employed in this study. SPSSv16.0 software was used to generate thePearson's correlation coefficient. The findingshowever reflected as, there is a correlation between threats and weakness is at Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) equals .421**correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed) and p < .000, opportunities and weakness Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) equals .388**, correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed) and p < .000 , strengths and opportunities Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) equals .245**, correlation is significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed), p < 0.05 on the other hand there was weak correlation between strengths and weakness, Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) equals .089, p < .309 which indicates that the coefficient is significantly where the (r) is lower than the P value. Strengths and threats Pearson's correlation coefficient (r) equals .038, indicating that there is a weak relationship in terms of correlation. p< .667 . We can conclude that there is a correlation between weakness and threats, opportunities and weakness, strengths and opportunities. There is a weak correlation between opportunities and threats, strengths and threats.Recommendations that the government and Non-governmental organizations should open training programmes for women entrepreneurs based on their needs. Finance be made available to enable them to access business development and other services.
The study sought to assess the effect of channels of alternative banking on financial performance of Kenya Commercial Banks in Burundi. The specific objectives were: to examine the effect of mobile banking on financial performance of Kenya Commercial Bank, Burundi; to assess the effect of internet banking on financial performance of Kenya Commercial Bank, Burundi; to examine the effect of auto teller machines on financial performance of Kenya Commercial Bank, Burundi; and to assess the effect of agency banking on financial performance of Kenya Commercial Bank, Burundi. The study employed descriptive survey research design as well as correlation research designs. Based on information obtained from KCB, the target population for the study was 37 employees and 114 customers. The researcher used Slovin’s formula to define the sample population n = 60 (14 employees and 46 customers). A questionnaire was used for data collection. The data was qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. The results of the study showed that there was a strong relationship between the different banking distribution channels and the financial performance of KCB Bank. It also found that 14.1% of the total variance in financial performance of KCB Bank could be attributed to alternative banking channels. The remaining 85.9% of the variance in financial performance could be attributed to other determinants of financial performance that were not the focus of this study. ANOVA statistics revealed that the regression model was ideal since it had a significance level of 0.0%. The study also found that mobile banking, Automated Teller Machine, agencies and Internet banking affected the performance of commercial banks in a positive and statistically significant way. The study recommends that Burundian commercial bank sought to invest heavily in alternative banking as this will lead to an improvement in banks' financial performance. The study also recommended that KCB should examine the competitive environment and determine the means to achieve the goal of interoperability, and continue to make electronic banking products available, offering various types of bank cards adapted to the needs of each client.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of internal control practices on financial performance of state corporations in Kenya. State corporations have been identified as important drivers in accelerating national growth and2 development as well as2improving delivery of public services. However, their performance has over the years been a2matter of public2concern. Methodology: The study used descriptive research design. A study population of 561 was collected2and a sample of 234 was selected for the study randomly using Yamane (1967) formula. It involved collection of primary data on segregation of duties, transactional authorization, independent checks, documentation and records. Secondary data was collected as well to assess the performance of the state corporations. Data was obtained randomly from the corporations and analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis and the outcomes were shown through tables. Findings: Upon analysis of data collected, findings showed that internal control practices significantly influenced the financial performance of state corporations in Kenya. The internal control practices had a significant influence on the financial performance of state corporations. Unique Contributions to Theory, Practice and Policy: It was concluded that these internal control factors were critical and needed to be embraced so as excellent financial performance of state corporations can be realized. The study recommended that the management should continually assess the risk, monitor control implementation, and modify controls as needed in order to identify and establish effective controls.
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