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Networking as a Driver of Internationalization among Medium Sized Firms in Kenya
(United States International University - Africa, 2014) Irungu, Dancan N & Marwa, Mwita
The purpose of the study is to examine the role of networking as the key driver of internationalization of medium firms. International trade has enormously contributed to Kenya’s economic growth. However, majority of Medium sized firms in Kenya remain focused on the domestic market despite the gains that internationalization is associated with. Medium Enterprises have enormously contributed to the global economic growth and development over the years. Networks have been underscored in internationalization literature across different contexts as a principal feature that facilitates the process of MEs internationalization. Network theory is the main theoretical framework that has guided the study. The study used cross sectional research design. Kenya Top 100 Medium companies formed the target population for the study. The empirical evidence has shown how networking drives the internationalization process of medium sized firms. The findings indicate that networking activities provides the necessary linkages which facilitate entry into geographically and psychically near markets. The study concludes that those medium firms that seek for internationalization should develop both formal and informal networks as enablers of accessing international markets.
Effects of Firm Resources on the Internationalization of Medium Sized Firms: Evidence from Kenya
(United States International University - Africa, 2014) Irungu Dancan Njagi & Ndegwa Joyce Watetu
The purpose of the study is to assess the effects of firm resources on the internationalization of medium firms taking evidence from Kenya. Resource Based View (RBV) is the main theoretical framework that has informed the study. The ownership of the unique resources is assumed to be the reason why Medium firms in the same industry and location respond differently to export stimuli; one initiating export business and is in a position to meet its export orders while another similar one is not. The argument is that the internal resources tangible or intangible are the main explanatory determinant of firm internationalization. Kenya Top 100 medium firms formed target population. The results of the study indicate that Medium firms that seek for internationalization should invest in developing rare and unique resources which are not imitable. The findings reveal that internal resources tangible or intangible are the main explanatory determinant of medium firm internationalization. The results of the study agrees with a lot of the existing literature on SMEs internationalization on that ownership of the unique resources is a major reason why firms in the same industry and location respond differently to export stimuli. To overcome the challenges of smallness, medium firms have to leverage on knowledge and network resources for they are rare, unique and are not imitable.
Trends in Mergers & Acquisitions
(Communication Authority of Kenya & Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2021-09) Mburu, Raphael
The goals of a merger regime is to: ensure firms do not acquire, strengthen or preserve market power (dominance) that can be used to harm consumers and competitors. support the country’s broader economic policy agenda. Mergers are enforced in terms of Part IV of the Competition Act, No. 12 of 2010 of the Laws of Kenya. Review is done in terms of sections 41-49 of the Act
Consumer Protection Law
(Communication Authority of Kenya & Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2021-09) Kamiti, Boniface
Consumer Protection Law refers to actions taken by the government to provide and ensure the attainment of consumer rights
Overview of the Competition Act of 2010 & Areas of Research
(Communication Authority of Kenya & Daystar University, School of Business and Economics, 2021-09) Roba (Dr.), Adano Wario
The Competition Authority of Kenya is established by section 7 of the Competition Act No. 12 of 2010
Optimal integrated solution on the rural digital: Adaptation from South Korea.
(Kenya School of Monetary Studies, 2018) Kagwaini, Dorothy Muthoka; Kinuthia, Francis Gitau
Rural Kenya has challenging environment for implementation of communication infrastructure, for data and Internet services, the situation drives network operators to establish network infrastructures in urban areas leaving rural areas as underserve. This paper seeks to identify and recommend an optimal integrated technical solution that utilizes television white space and fiber optic technology, to address the rural digital divide with respect to broadband internet in Kenya. Specifically, for farmers in championing of the Food Security pillar in the Big Four Agenda. With an argument that television white space and optical networks can be integrated and deployed, with the government support to deliver an optimal cost effective solution to reach the digitally unreached and underserved rural populations. The motivation for the study is that despite the potential socioeconomic benefits and growth in demand for broadband internet, rural areas remain isolated digitally. The study, will appraise various flavors of fiber optic technology, features of television white space before going on to recommend a deployment architecture informed by the results of county situation analyses and lessons learnt from South Korea which is recognized for its quality and technology innovativeness. The contribution of this study is to encourage researchers and technologists to partner and drive higher education to the next level. Also, to ensure cost effectiveness, the government is encouraged to partner with any operators of technology to provide incentives such as tax rebates and zero rated services to make the big four agenda a reality.
The Role of IASB on Corporate Reporting Disclosures: Use of Artificial Intelligence
(Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, 2019) Kagwaini, Dorothy Muthoka
In the year 2015 the International Accounting Standards Board made a decision to stick to their core business of financial reporting. However, the need for efficient and effective ways of measuring and communicating non-financial information is paramount to ensure the realization of corporate reporting disclosure that has been at loggerheads with the traditional financial reporting. The purpose was to provide clarity in how the International Accounting Standards Board could play a more proactive role on corporate reporting disclosures by focusing on artificial intelligence. This will enable preparers to have a clear understanding of which standards would be appropriate when evaluating non-financial information. The paper adopted a qualitative approach whereby white papers from the World Economic Forum as well as journal papers were used. Drawing from the use of artificial intelligence, this paper reported on the current developments of the Global Regulator‘s taxonomy, benefits of corporate reporting disclosures by firms along with practical guidelines for mentality change of Accountants in their profession. Finally, challenges advanced by the artificial intelligence such as societal impacts were argued. It was concluded that the Global Regulator could improve the current taxonomy to include non-financial information. This paper will contribute to the body of knowledge as there is scarcity of published data related to to corporate reporting disclosure in emerging economies as well as their responsiveness to country specific regulators.

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