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Beneficiary Communities’ Determination Of Accountability Practices In Humanitarian Organizations
This study focused on exploring, analyzing and documenting the accountability practices of humanitarian organizations. The study targeted the multiple players and power relations within the entire Humanitarian Assistance Flow Chain (HAFC) right from the donor agencies down to the communities in need. The specific objective was to establish beneficiary communities’ determination of accountability practices in Humanitarian Organizations (HO). The study
Animal-plant Interaction: A Review On Terrestrial Vertebrate Seed Disperser Diversity And The Selectivity Pattern Based On The Size Of Fruits And Seeds
The study was based on 107 studies and data concerning disperser species, plant species and family, fruit type and size, seed size plant life form and the habitat, which were presented in matrix form. Data from this matrix were used in determining the disperser species diversity considering large taxonomic groups (mammals, birds and reptiles) and selection pattern based on the
Impact Of Working Capital On The Profitability Of Manufacturing Firms In Nigeria
This research examines the impact of working capital management on the profitability of manufacturing firms in Nigeria, the relationship between working capital and profitability of these manufacturing firms are investigated specifically in this study. Multiple regression model is employed in the analysis of secondary data gathered from the annual report the various manufacturing firms covering the years 2005-2014. The outcome
Donors' Determination And Influence Of Accountability Practices In Humanitarian Organizations
This study focused on exploring, analyzing and documenting the rights and wrongs arising from a plethora of accountability initiatives by various actors. The study targeted the multiple players and power relations within the entire Humanitarian Assistance Flow Chain (HAFC) right from the donor agencies down to the communities in need. The specific objective was to evaluate donors’ determination and influence
Influence Of Information And Communication Technology Adoption On Small And Medium Enterprise Performance In The Entertainment Sector In Nakuru Town, Kenya
This study focused on the influence of ICT adoption on entertainment enterprises’ performance. This study was anchored on three theories viz., Diffusion of Innovation; Technological, Organizational and Environmental theory and Institutional theory. The study was carried in Nakuru town and employed cross-sectional survey design. The target population for the study comprised of all bars and night club enterprises in Nakuru
Determinant Of Men’s Participation On Maternal Health Program In Kinondoni Municipality - Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
The purpose of this study was to Determine Men’s Participation on Maternal Health Program when alone, or with their partners at Reproductive and Child Health clinic at Kinondoni Municipality. Specifically to assess perception and attitude of the men towards Maternal Health Program (MHP), to find out the effect of economic factors on men’s attendance to Maternal Health
Analysis Of The Impact Of Stock Market Reforms On Capital Formation In Nigeria (1986-2016): Ardl Bound Test Error-correction Model (ardl-ecm) Approach
This study explored the impact of stock market reforms on capital formation in Nigeria using time series data for the period of 1986 – 2015. The ARDL bound test error-correction model (ARDL-ECM) approach to cointegration was used for the analysis, while CUSUM and CUSUMSQ stability tests among other diagnostic test were applied. The results of the unit root tests indicated
Gender Characterisation Of Basic School Dropout In Rural Ghana
Gender disparity continues as an unsolved concern for decades in Ghana particularly in rural Ghana, which has a bigger problem for children not completing the full cycle of basic education, especially for the girl child. This paper therefore critically reviews the gender characteristics of basic school dropout concerning issues of gender equity in the educational system of rural Ghana. The
Towards A Theoratical Framework On Strategic Resources, Competitive Advantage And Firm Performance: A Research Agenda
This theoretical paper reviews theoretical and empirical literature concerning the connection between strategic resources, competitive advantage and the performance of a firm. The study of strategic resources, competitive advantage and superior performance of firms, is of great significance in strategic management. The Resource Based View (RBV) theory explains the key origin and drivers of firm’s competitive advantage and superior performance.
Influence Of Workload On Academic Staff Retention In Universities In Kenya
It is alleged that the apparent shortage of academic staff in Kenyan Universities is the main cause of universities’ failure to retain quality academic staff. Kenyan universities are operating in a highly competitive environment where supply of qualified teaching staff is in deficit. One of the challenges these universities face is academic staff retention. It is not clear the extent
