The Application Of Budgets And Budgetary Control On The Performance Of Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) In Ghana
The study examines the effects of the application of budget and budgetary control on the performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. The study adopted a quantitative descriptive research strategy to address the objectives. Primary data was collected from 200 SME managers/owners/senior staff using a structured questionnaire. The study adopted descriptive techniques for data analysis using techniques such
The Mediating Effect Of Firm Performance On The Relationship Between Ownership Structure Dimensions And Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure Among Listed Firms In The Nairobi Securities Exchange – Kenya.
This study examined the mediating effect of firm performance on the relationship between ownership structure dimensions and CSR disclosure among listed firms. The paper employed Barron and Kenny mediation procedure where firm performance was proxied using return on assets. The listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) were reviewed retrospectively (2007-2018) through content analysis of annual financial statements and
Utilization Of Edible Insects In Risk Reduction Of Non Communicable Diseases
Non communicable diseases are associated with 60% deaths globally (WHO 20014). The risk increases as consumption of processed and convenient foods as meat and oils which is linked to NCDs, continues to rise rapidly in the world, Africa and Kenya hence need to shift to a more healthy diet. Interest in rearing and consumption of edible insects is rising as
Probing The Underlying Intentional Noncompliance Behaviors In Informal Milk Trading In Peri –urban Areas Of Nakuru Town, Kenya
Milk commodity trading is regulated with licensing, registration, certification and food standards to assure product safety as well as quality to the public. In Kenya milk is traded in both formal and informal market outlets. But, in the latter, noncompliance behavior is more prevalent in form of adulteration with water, flour and blue band margarine. This also includes other hazardous
Assessing The Effect Of Budgetary Control On Firm Profitability: A Case Of Selected Sachet And Bottle Water Manufacturing Firms In Ghana
The study investigates the effects of budgetary control on the profitability of selected sachet and bottle water manufacturing firms in Greater Accra of Ghana. The researchers used the quantitative research design to determine and fulfill the purpose of the study. 54 registered sachet water and six (6) bottle water manufacturers were considered but due to some circumstances, 41 of these
Drug Abuse And Academic Performance: Evidence From Some Selected Senior High Schools In Ghana
This study investigates the effect of drug abuse on students' academic performance in some selected senior high schools (SHS) in the Greater Accra Region. The paper employed a descriptive survey approach and questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. A sample size of 300 final year students was selected for the study using convenience sampling method. The results indicated
Role Of Curriculum Development On The Integrity Of Evaluation Systems In Kenyan Universities
Student evaluation is considered a critical part in the process of any curriculum development process. Through student evaluation, the efficacy of a developed curriculum can be judged of its worth. This therefore means that evaluation methods have to be beyond reproach. Thus, educational players within the higher institutions of learning such as universities give significant considerations towards safeguarding the integrity