Research
Factors Affecting the Successful Growth and Survival of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimmerman Ward, Nairobi County a Kenya
Small and micro- enterprises play an important role in developing a country even though they are not given adequate attention and have been biased towards larger and listed enterprises. This study investigates the factors affecting the successful growth and survival of small and micro- enterprises in Zimmerman ward, Nairobi County. The survey utilized a descriptive research design whereby descriptive statistics based on frequency tables and graphs provided information on demographic variables. Data was collected through questionnaire instrument. Convenience sampling technique was used because of the rationale that respondents were easily accessible. Statistical Package for Social Sciences 20.0 was used to analyze and present results. Techniques used included percentage analysis, samples and mean analysis. Inferential statistics (Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient) and multiple regressions were then applied to determine prediction level of the variables.
The Effects of Rewards and Recognition on Employee Performance in Public Educational Institutions: A Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Various studies have explored the concept of staff reward and recognition schemes and the effect they have on staff motivation and performance. Attention has also been given to how these programs contribute to the overall realization of organizational goals. This study was conducted to determine the effects of reward and recognition on employee job performance in Kenyatta University. Moreover, the relationship between other factors affecting performance (working environment and leadership styles) and performance was also explored with the help of responses collected from employees working in Kenyatta University main campus, Nairobi. A descriptive research design was used in the investigation of the effects of rewards and recognition on Kenyatta University staff performance. Stratified random sampling and purposive random sampling were used in sampling design.
