Vol 9 Issue 4 October 2021-December 2021

Abstract: The study analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of e-recruitment in Tanzania, a case of TANAPA HQ, Arusha. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher applied descriptive research design. The target population was184 employees. The sample size of the study was 119 respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics by applying average mean scores analysis. Regarding the extent of effectiveness of e-recruitment, it was strongly agreed that e-recruitment system of TANAPA is effective. The findings also established that there is efficiency  in using e-recruitment by TANAPA. Findings are supported with literature that, e-recruitment portal saves time, saves cost, large pool of applicants and easy access of information. With regards to the study findings the following recommendations are made to respective stakeholders; developing simple and user-friendly recruitment portal, making sure the system is cost effective easily accessible and time saving. Researcher doing related study are recommended to study the challenges facing the e-recruitment in Tanzania Public Sector.

Keywords: Efficiency, Effectiveness, Recruitment, E-recruitment.

Title: EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF E-RECRUITMENT IN PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS: A CASE OF TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS (TANAPA)

Author: Michael Malekano

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Abstract: Nigeria has taken up several trade deregulation policies in recent years. Many organisations developed, while some retrogress under these policies and this has been a major concern for all the stake holders in Nigerian economy. In fact, in the short run, trade deregulation may be harmful to the economy, as many businesses suffer hardship and unhealthy competition from their foreign counterparts as a result of influx of foreign goods and services which render the locally made ones subject to low demands and profits. However, some economists argues that trade deregulation frequently better a lot of developed economies compare to developing economies. The research thus, investigated on impact of government foreign trade deregulation policy on Nigerian economy: A case study of Small and Medium Scale Businesses in Lagos State, Nigeria

The study used ex-post facto design of survey research type; sixty-five (65) small and medium scale business owners were drawn through two stage sampling procedure in Lagos State. Key Informant Interview Guide was used to gather information . The data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics of percentage and frequency count.

The inference that can be drawn from the research is that foreign trade deregulation policy enhances economic growth. Conclusion can be made that when a government formulates policy that will cushion the effect of unhealthy rivalry from foreign trade deregulation it will promote substantial advancement in Small and Medium Scale Businesses. Therefore, government should formulate policies that will encourage the advancement of Small and Medium Scale Businesses.

Keywords: Deregulation, Economic growth, Trade, Policy formulation, Business.

Title: IMPACT OF CHANGE IN FOREIGN TRADE POLICY TOWARD DEREGULATION OF NIGERIAN ECONOMY: A CASE STUDY OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESSES IN LAGOS STATE

Author: EMMANUEL SEYI DARE

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Abstract: Success of organizations, come about when organizations align themselves to the external environment. The paper reviews theoretical and empirical literature on strategic positioning for sustainable competitive advantage: The theory that underpins the concept of the study paper is Porter’s Theory of Competitive Advantage which opines that for a firm to be successful it has to have both an attractive relative position as well as an attractive industry structure.  The paper argues that the need to align an organization to its environment creates need for strategies, thus strategy is the working relationship between organizations and the environment. This however must be supported by organizational internal capabilities, unique to that organization. It is with all these knowledge in mind that will enable organizations to still outdo each other. Positioning is meant to give sustainable competitive advantage to an organization so as to increase its market share, shareholder value, profits and customer satisfaction. It is concluded that competitive advantage occurs when an organization acquires or develops an attribute or combination of attributes that allows it to outperform its competitors. These attributes can include access to natural resources, such as high grade ores or inexpensive power, or access to highly trained and skilled personnel human resources. Further the paper concludes that new technologies such as robotics and information technology can provide competitive advantage, whether as a part of the product itself, as an advantage to the making of the product, or as a competitive aid in the business process for example, better identification and understanding of customers. The paper therefore recommends that before an organization undertakes proper strategic positioning endeavour, it should first scan the external environment in relation to its internal strengths and weaknesses. Organizations should further have a vision and mission, anticipate competition and place the organization or its products in a very strategic manner in the market. Therefore there is more evidence that successful strategic positioning starts with the building associations of the product based on their already existing strengths of the product.

Keywords: Strategy, Strategic positioning, External environment, Competitive advantage.

Title: STRATEGIC POSITIONING, EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE FIRM’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A REVIEW OF THEORETICAL AND EMPIRICAL LITERATURE

Author: Nyaberi, Justry P. Lumumba

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Abstract: Strategic leadership is now a concept in business well known to add value on aspects that are important to firm performance. The study main objective revolved around the influence of strategic leadership on organizational performance an empirical review. The theories deemed key for the study were agency theory and upper echelon theory. The design that was key for the study was descriptive survey. The findings suggested significant relationship between strategic leadership and organizational performance. The theoretical undertakings involving theories like agency and upper echelon as suggested in the study received a boost in form of confirming their postulates and thus developed further.  As per the study, the competitiveness of firms can be well enhanced when leadership at strategic level are aligned to the organizational objectives thus leading to improved organizational performance. In extending the scope of the current study, variables which may form importance such as external environment for example competition and political environment can play key role and therefore ought to be taken in to care by future researchers. In addition such factors as stipulated in the current study may be of great influence when considered to specific contexts like banks, insurance firms as well as MFIs who aspires to grow in to stable firms.

Keywords: Strategic leadership, Organizational Performance.

Title: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL OVERVIEW

Author: Dr. Nyaberi, Justry P. Lumumba

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Abstract: With the slowing economy, the Somali banking industry experienced a drop in performance as of December 2017. During the year 2017, the industry recorded a 9.6% drop in earnings after taxes. The NPLs ratio increased to 12.3 percent in December 2017 from 9.3 percent in December 2016, indicating a decrease in asset quality. The overall goal was to determine how islamic-compliant banking affects the financial performance of selected Somalia commercial banks. Innovation diffusion theory, Modern portfolio theory, and Agency theory led the research. The longitudal research design was used in the study since it helped in the construction of an issue for a more detailed inquiry. There were four commercial banks operating islamic banking in the population. Because the study solely looked at commercial banks operating islamic banking in Somalia, this population was chosen. Because the population is tiny, a census design was used to ensure that all commercial banks who do islamic banking as part of their primary business are included in the study. Data from a secondary panel was used. For the period 2015 to 2020, data on liquidity, asset quality, efficiency, and management quality were gathered from bank supervision reports and chosen bank final audited financial and income statements. The statistical package for social science software was used to do the data analysis (SPSS). The data was seen, analyzed, and documented using SPSS. The descriptive statistical tools aided in the description of the data as well as the amount to which it would be employed. The study's findings revealed that commercial bank asset quality has a beneficial impact on the financial performance of commercial banks in Somalia. The positive association also suggests that asset quality influences financial performance by attracting new clients. Second, the study found that liquidity management had a favorable impact on the financial performance of a few commercial banks. Asset quality ratios demonstrated how the chosen banks fared in terms of placements and advances. The outcomes of the study show a relative stability and growth in liquidity management in the financial performance of the commercial banks studied. Credit risk monitoring and management allow banks to protect their assets and shareholders' interests. The study discovered a weak positive link between the size of a company and its financial performance in Somalia's commercial banks. The selected banks demonstrated an upward trend in company size over a five-year period, leading to the conclusion that firm size had a beneficial impact on the financial performance of Somali banks. The study came to the conclusion that managerial efficiency has a considerable impact on commercial bank financial performance. Over a five-year period, the data demonstrated a continuous increase in management efficiency at the selected commercial banks, as well as a corresponding increase in bank performance. According to the findings, bank management should place a greater emphasis on cost efficiency in order to achieve the ideal expense level in banks. According to the findings, banks should seek liquidity support from the central bank by raising pre-positioned assets that can be used as collateral during a crisis.

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Title: ROLE OF ISLAMIC BANKING PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN SOMALIA

Author: Abdaziz Ahmed Mohamed, Dr. Oluoch Oluoch

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Abstract: The early communist history of China was founded on the principles of modernization and cultural revitalization. The intellectuals of the time believed that in order to achieve modernization, the imperial rule must be overthrown, and China as a country must adopt new ideologies. Communism rapidly became popular as it presented an ambitious way forward after China’s devastating defeat to Japan during the Sino-Japanese War. Communism was a vital pathway to providing women with increased social power. This paper examines the causes and spread of the women's rights movement in China during the early 1900s by examining the progression and expansion of communism, considering key figures and organizations. Specifically, the relationships between communism and feminism in order to evaluate the effectiveness of this "women's emancipation" in combating gender oppression. Although increasing gender equality was not one of the Chinese Communist Party's primary goals, the rise of communism still created increased opportunities for the spread of feminism in China with notable female figures like Xiang Jingyu taking the helm, then later martyred for her communist beliefs and the women’s liberation movement of China.

Keywords: Communism, materialism, feminism, feminist movement in China.

Title: The Rise of Communism and the Women’s Liberation Movement in China

Author: Megan Peng

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Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the influence of strategic practices on the performance of deposit taking SACCOs in Nairobi City County. It sought to achieve four specific objectives; first to determine the influence of environmental scanning on the performance of deposit taking SACCOs second, to assess the effect of strategy formulation on performance of deposit taking SACCOs; third, to assess the influence of strategy implementation on performance of deposit taking SACCOs and lastly, to establish the influence of strategy evaluation and monitoring on performance of deposit taking SACCOs. This study employed descriptive research methodology. There were a total of 820 members of staff from which a sample of 246 respondents was selected comprising of Senior Management Team, Middle Management and Lower-level Management. The study used stratified random sampling technique and a structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The questionnaires was administered to the respondents through the drop and the pick method and once collected the data will be analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 was used to perform correlation analysis to establish the degree of relationship between respondents' opinion on the four research objectives and the performance of deposit taking SACCOs. Analyzed data were presented descriptively in the form of tables. Findings on the first objective revealed that the influence of environmental scanning was found to have a beta coefficient of (r=0.407), the second objective revealed that the effect of strategy formulation was found to be at (r=0.499). For the third objective the impact of strategy implementation on organizational performance was estimated to be at (r=0.304) but had insignificant influence. Analysis of the final goal estimated to have (r=-0.354) to the effect of strategy evaluation on organizational performance to be. These findings were majorly consistent with most previous studies. It was concluded that strategy formulation practices at deposit taking SACCOs were not up to expectations and there is much to be done in this regard to facilitate the enhancement of organizational performance. It was also concluded that strategy implementation strategies were not of any significance to the performance. The study equally found that strategy evaluation had a significant effect on organizational performance but needed to be substantially improved for it to make an impact at deposit taking SACCOs in Nairobi County. Recommendations suggested the inclusion of more operational members in strategy formulation, the adoption of a more objective formula in resource allocation, and preempting terminal underperformance through rigorous formative evaluations

Keywords: environmental scanning, strategy formulation, Strategy Implementation, Strategy Evaluation And Monitoring, Performance.

Title: INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT TAKING SACCOS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

Author: Mary H. A. Otieno, Dr. Geofrey Makau

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Abstract: Most financial institutions are in the urge to restructure their operations and this is usually undertaken to address the challenges imposed by daily happenings and uncertainty the banks are experiencing both internally and externally as a result of changes in the business environment, calling for better organized strategy to improve the organizational performance. The paper studied the influence of operational restructuring strategies on performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya with a case study of Co-operative Bank of Kenya. Specific objectives were to determine how; Technological restructuring strategy, Occupational restructuring strategy, Health and safety restructuring strategy and infrastructural restructuring strategy affect performance of Co-operative Bank of Kenya and infrastructural restructuring strategy on performance of Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The target population was 825 employees in head office, the sample size of 88 employees was taken. The tools for data collection were questionnaires and the model that was used in the data analysis was multiple linear regression model and software that aided in data analysis was SPSS and excel sheet. The study found that the technological restructuring had insignificant influence on performance. Occupational restructuring was found to have a positive significant influence on performance of banks. The study found out that the place of work was conducive for employees to perform their duties. Also, there were policies set for the safety of employees and there was personalized guide for employees who were addicted.  The study recommended further studies on restructuring but focus on other sectors of the economy. There is also need to look at the challenges facing operational restructuring in the banking industry

Keywords: Technological restructuring strategy, Occupational restructuring strategy, Health and safety restructuring strategy and infrastructural restructuring strategy.

Title: INFLUENCE OF OPERATIONAL RESTRUCTURING ON PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF CO-OPERATIVE BANK OF KENYA

Author: Annastacia Waithera Wacheke, Dr. Geoffrey Makau

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Abstract: The key objective of the research was to investigate the determinants of financial risks of commercial banks in Kenya. Specific aims of the study were to determine the influence of interest rates, operational efficiency, exchange rate and bank size on financial risk of commercial banks in Kenya. The research adopted a descriptive research design that enabled researchers to establish the current status without manipulation. The target population for this study was 42 licensed commercial banks in Kenya, out of which all were included in the study. In this research, secondary data was used gathered from the annual financial reports of commercial banks. The data was collected on the determinants of financial risks of commercial banks, which include interest rates, operational efficiency, exchange rate, bank size and financial risk. The data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to aid in data analysis. The inferential statistics conducted include multivariate regression analysis which was run at 5% significance level. The findings of the study were presented in tabular and graphical forms.  Regression analysis results revealed that a 79.0% variation in the financial risks of commercial banks, was explained jointly by these determinants understudy, that is (interest rates, operational efficiency, exchange rates and banks size) according to obtained coefficient of determination of 0.790.  Interest rates, exchange rates and banks size had positive and significant relationships with financial risks as shown by beta coefficient of 0.052 (p-value = 0.032), 0.554 (p-value = 0.003) and 0.526 (p-value = 0.001) respectively, while operational efficiency reduced financial risks by 0.711 (p-value = 0.005).  This study recommends to the policy makers and regulators to address the issue of continued increase in exchange rates.  such move can reverse the trend and therefore lower the financial risks faced by commercial banks in Kenya.   The research further recommends to the management of banks to put into place/review measures they have out in place to control this increase.

Keywords: interest rates, operational efficiency, exchange rate, bank size and financial risk.

Title: DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL RISK OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

Author: Christine Kemunto Onyango, Dr Agnes Wanjiru Njeru

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Abstract: In this paper the main attempt of the author is to focus on different factors which led to growth of the writing of Social History which is often known as New Social History. Usually, Nature of the writing history largely depends on the personality of the writer or historian. At the same time, it is obvious that the historians are influenced by the contemporary context or situation. That means whenever someone writes something of a specific area or incident, it is quite impossible to avoid certain circumstances or remarkable incident which surrounds him. The Contemporary times indirectly affects the historian's own belief, thought process and ideology or his life of philosophy. While talking about historiography of 20' century there was a watershed of historical writing before and after the 2nd world war. So, in this context the author will focus on how World War II become a watershed and paved the way to flourish a new mind set which allows the intellectuals to write ‘history from Below ‘.

Keywords: World War, life of philosophy, history from below, intellectuals, New social History.

Title: The development of the concept of New Social History: An Overview

Author: Swarnim Hingmang

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Abstract: Mussoorie, an A-grade classified hill station of Uttarakhand is one of the Most Significant tourism spots of Uttarakhand. Every Year a significant amount of revenue is generated through tourism & related activities in Mussoorie. Tourism is also an only source of livelihood to many residents of mussoorie. Lying in Lower Himalayan Region, Mussoorie is also highly susceptible to Landslides due to its location, movement of tectonic plates, Monsoon season and amount of rainfall it receives over the Year. Construction of infrastructure to develop this tourism destination has further triggered the landslides in the area due to various reasons. This research paper attempts to correlate the relation between landslides and its direct or indirect impact on tourism and its Stakeholders. This Paper aims to highlight the major issues faced by tourism stakeholders due to landslides.

Keywords: Deforestation, Hill station, Landslide, Mussoorie.

Title: Impact of landslides in Tourism of Himalayas: A case study of Mussoorie

Author: Shailendra K Rai, Bhupender Singh

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Abstract: This sociological study is done based on Children who are considered to be the School Dropouts of Adolescents in the Urban area of Colombo, Sri Lanka. These Children live under the care of their Parents, grandparents, and with other care givers. The school dropouts in the Urban area of Colombo are found to be the victims of a society which is corrupted strongly due to Socio-Economic factors. The main objective of this Research article is to look into the main causes for students to dropout halfway of their schooling. The primary and secondary data were collected by providing questioners, interviews, and observations using accepted data collecting methods. The collected data are presented using most suited methods to analyze data by charts, tables and descriptive methods. The Parents, Teachers and Key Informants are being questioned as to why the percentage of School dropouts in this area is high and vulnerable. In order to achieve this objective, the questioners have been used particularly with School Dropouts and with their Parents further conduct interviews with Teachers and Key-Informants.

Keywords: Adolescent, Dropout, Urban, Poverty, School.   

Title: The Socio-Economic and Demographic Factors Affecting for the School Dropouts of Adolescents in the Urban Area of Colombo, with Special Reference to Modara and Mattakkuliya Areas of Sri Lanka

Author: Solangaarachchi T. G. K

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Abstract: Ho Chi Minh's ideology on the role of culture is a very rich content. The article presents the content of Ho Chi Minh's ideology on the role of culture in political development in order to clarify the relationship between culture and politics, thereby highlighting the Party's application in building political culture in Vietnam today.

Keywords: Ho Chi Minh, role of culture, establishing political culture.

Title: APPLICATION OF HO CHI MINH’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE ROLE OF CULTURE WITH POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN ESTABLISHING POLITICAL CULTURE IN OUR COUNTRY TODAY

Author: Vu Thi Lan

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Abstract: This research study sought to explore the influence of executors, implementation tactics and organizational level on strategy formulation and implementation in family owned businesses as observed at Quality Meat Packers Limited .Strategy formulation is the development of a mission and mission, identification of organizational environmental analysis, establishment of objectives, generation of alternative strategies and picking of specific strategies for pursuit of accomplishments. Strategy implementation is the strategy translation into organizational action whilst aiming at the strategic objectives and goals. The relevant theories on the study objectives:  including the Strategic Choice Theory, Chandler’s Theory of the firm and McKinsey 7s Theory, the conceptual framework, the review of empirical studies, the critique of the reviewed literature and research gaps were captured. The study adopted a descriptive research design in which data was gathered over the period 2020 to 2021.  The study is carried out using primary and secondary data.  The study utilizes stratified sampling. The target population was 500 personnel of Quality Meat Packers Limited. Questionnaires were used among sampled employees at Quality Meat Packers Limited. The sample size for the study was management members of Quality Meat Packers Limited. 25 of them were top level managers and 40 of them were middle level managers.  Data collected was analysed by the use of SPSS and Microsoft Excel. Regression analysis was adopted for estimation of regression coefficients and determination of the models’ prediction levels. The results of this study largely concurred with the position that successful strategy formulation and implementation in a family owned business is influenced by implementation tactics, executors and organizational level

Keywords: Executors, implementation tactics, organizational level, strategy formulation, family owned businesses.

Title: Influence of Executors, Implementation Tactics and Organizational Level on Strategy Formulation and Implementation in Quality Meat Packers Limited

Author: Bashir Hussein Mohammed, Dr. Joyce Amuhaya

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Abstract: Purpose: Despite the technological advancement in China it is still not considered as a developed country. This can be attributed to the fact that there is an unhealthy balance in the Chinese economy. The urban agricultural industries feed off of the rural agricultural farmers. Cities get richer by exploiting the hard work and resources of the rural farmers and export them for their own gain leaving the rural areas poorer as they don’t get commercial benefits like urbanized industries do. Hence the focus of this study being rural penury mitigation through educational improvement of farmers’ entrepreneurial skills. Methodology: 350 farmers in Lianyungang city of Jiangsu province China were examined for this study. Data was gathered adopting Structural equation modelling for its analysis.

Findings: Direct guidance possesses the highest impact on attitude towards the growing of entrepreneurial farming (β = 0.520) and also on the qualitative/approximate growing of entrepreneurial farming (β = 0.159). Solely work and work with educational intrusions holds the minutest influence. The qualitative/approximate growing of entrepreneurial farming and attitude towards entrepreneurial growth were both discovered to possess a substantial and good impact on penury in rustic areas.

Originality: The strategy insinuation pertaining to this paper is that the Chinese regime in incipient endeavours to mitigate rustic impecuniosity are supposed to accentuate strategies for rustic areas, like practical continuous education to provide rural farmers with the necessary entrepreneurial training they need to apply to their farming enterprises to finally mitigate the poverty.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, farmers, continuous education, rural penury.

Title: THE IMPACT OF CONTINUOUS EDUCATION ON RURAL PENURIOUSNESS THROUGH FARMERS ENTREPRENEURIAL GROWTH; PERSPECTIVE OF JIANGSU CHINA

Author: Keziah Kumah, Huang qi fa, Francis Tang Dabuo

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