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Papers by Daniel Tarus

Transforming Higher Education: …, 2010

... Keywords: Faculty, Experience and Competence. 2 Introduction Kenya placed considerable import... more ... Keywords: Faculty, Experience and Competence. 2 Introduction Kenya placed considerable importance on the role of education in promoting economic and social development after the attainment of her independence in 1963 (Sifuna, 1998). ... Australia: Allen and Unwin. ...

Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society

Purpose Using the resource dependence and legitimacy theories, this research aims to examine the ... more Purpose Using the resource dependence and legitimacy theories, this research aims to examine the relationship between board attributes and human rights reporting, as well as the interaction effect of board chairperson experience on the relationship among listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Design/methodology/approach This study collected data from annual reports of firms listed on the NSE from 2009 to 2019 using content analysis to examine how boards influence human rights reporting. A total of 547 firm-year observations were used to test the hypotheses. This study used a hierarchical regression model to examine the relationship. Findings This study found that board attributes are important predictors of human rights reporting. This study shows that both board diversity and board independence have a positive impact on human rights reporting. Furthermore, the interaction results revealed that having a highly experienced chairperson strengthens the effect of board i...

must be informative and explain the background, aims, methods, results & conclusion in a single p... more must be informative and explain the background, aims, methods, results & conclusion in a single para. Abbreviations must be mentioned in full.

international journal of research in computer application & management, 2012

This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between strategy implementation and fi... more This study was carried out to investigate the relationship between strategy implementation and firm performance among Kenyan manufacturing firms. The study targeted the manufacturing firms which are registered with Kenya Association of Manufacturers. Primary data was collected by use of structured questionnaires that were distributed to the CEOs and Managers. Out of 300 questionnaires that were distributed to the respondents, 264 datasets were returned and were all used for data analysis. Study results indicate that there is a significant relationship between strategy implementation and firm performance of the manufacturing firms. The study therefore concludes that strategy implementation has a greater effect on firm performance in Kenyan manufacturing firms. Keywords: Strategy Implementation, Firm Performance

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, 2021

The study tested whether metacognition drives innovativeness in small and medium size enterprises... more The study tested whether metacognition drives innovativeness in small and medium size enterprises in Kenya. We sought to extend this line of cognitive research in developing economies by using data derived from small and medium sized enterprises, because the sector is a key pillar in the innovation process and economic growth. The study utilised a sample of 466 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) drawn from Kenya. Partial least square (PLS) Structural Equation Modelling was used to test the hypothesis. We found support for the hypothesised relationship, that metacognition drives innovativeness. Specifically, metacognitive experience and metacognitive awareness were found to have a positive and significant effect on innovativeness, while metacognitive knowledge was not found to have a significant relationship with innovativeness.

Developing Country Studies, 2013

Developing countries are facing a formidable unemployment challenge due to a combined effect of s... more Developing countries are facing a formidable unemployment challenge due to a combined effect of slow economic growth and rapid increase in population. In Kenya, Economic Recovery Strategy (ERS) estimates that 500,000 jobs would be created annually with 88% of these generated by small and medium size enterprises. Yet, the attrition level is alarming. It has been shown that for every 100 new enterprises started in a year, 60 percent close down within the first year, and those that survive the first year, 40% are likely to close in the second year (Kenya 1998; 1999). The question that begs answers is, why so? One untested theory has been unfair competition and unethical behavior of the small and medium enterprises. This leads to low confidence, and trust and difficulties in sustaining customers as well as establishing long lasting networks. This study explores the extent to which SME’s embrace business work ethic. It seeks to answer questions as to how much the growth of SMEs is affect...

International Journal of Research in Commerce, Economics and Management, 2012

The banking industry in the entire world has experienced tremendous diversification levels spurre... more The banking industry in the entire world has experienced tremendous diversification levels spurred by the sector liberalization and deregulation in the last two decades. This is especially so because of the competitive pressure that has resulted from non-bank institutions entry into the sector as well as the resulting reductions in cost efficiencies and profit margins earlier associated with the intermediation business. While banks have resolved to creative diversification strategies to overcome the profit compression and competition pressure, a number of questions central to this practice still linger and which this paper seeks to address. First, what is diversification in banking? Though, it is clearly defined in strategic management literature, the true meaning of diversification in banking has remained elusive. Secondly, what is the theoretical motivation behind firms and managers pursuit of diversification? Lastly, what are the avenues through which banks can execute a diversif...

European Journal of Business and Management, 2013

With increasing trend of corporate scandals and corporate failure, stakeholders are demanding acc... more With increasing trend of corporate scandals and corporate failure, stakeholders are demanding access to information, transparency and accountability. In response to these demands, corporate governance guidelines all over the world prescribe for corporate transparency and disclosure of information especially among public listed firms. Drawing from agency theory and stakeholder theory, we argue that corporate boards have a responsibility to disclose material information to stakeholders in order to facilitate decision making and hence improve firm performance. This study investigates business case of corporate transparency in Kenya. Applying Fixed Effects regression model on data from 42 listed firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange for the period 2005-2010, we found that indeed corporate transparency has a positive and significant effect on firm performance. The results have important policy implications on corporate disclosures in Kenya. Keywords: Corporate Transparency, Accountability...

In Kenya, the ASALs occupy more than 80 percent of the country and are home to over 10 million pe... more In Kenya, the ASALs occupy more than 80 percent of the country and are home to over 10 million people. Despite their high development potential, the ASALs have the lowest development indicators and highest poverty incidence amongst all areas in Kenya. More than 60 percent of ASAL inhabitants, for instance, live in conditions of abject poverty subsisting on less than one US dollar per day. The study determined the effect of sociocultural empowerment on community wellbeing in Marsabit, Kenya. Descriptive research design was take on in the study. The target population of the study was made up of 800 beneficiaries of donor support programmes. A sample of 80 respondents was selected using random sampling. Data was collected using questionnaires. Correlation and multiple regression model was used to establish the relationship between sociocultural empowerment and community wellbeing. The study found that sociocultural empowerment was positively and significantly related with community wel...

The Northern parts of Kenya which has the lowest development indicators and highest poverty incid... more The Northern parts of Kenya which has the lowest development indicators and highest poverty incidence amongst all areas in Kenya. Despite the increase in donor funding to government and NGOs towards poverty reduction programs, the state of poverty in Kenya and the Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASAL) regions in particular has been on the increase. The study investigated the effect of economic and political empowerment on community well-being. Descriptive design was used in the study. The target population of the study was made up of 800 beneficiaries of donor support programmes. A sample of 80 respondents was picked using random sampling and questionnaires given out. Primary data was collected and used. Correlation and multiple regression model was used to establish the relationship between economic, political empowerment and community wellbeing. Findings indicated that economic empowerment and community well-being were positively and significant related. The results further indicated th...

Purpose – Although previous studies have attempted to explain why some customers remain loyal to ... more Purpose – Although previous studies have attempted to explain why some customers remain loyal to a product or service provider and/or why others switch, few studies have interrogated the role of social pressure as well as the moderating role of corporate image. Methodology – The paper uses a composite measure of customer loyalty which provides both behavioral aspects and attitudinal loyalty. Survey data derived from a sample of 140 users of mobile services in Kenya was used and the hypotheses was tested using moderated regression analysis. Findings – The results indicate that perceived service value, service quality and social pressure were significant predictors of customer loyalty, while customer satisfaction was not significant. Corporate image was found to moderate the relationship between service value, service quality, social pressure and customer loyalty. Research limitations – Even though the study utilized a sample similar to other existing studies, future research should u...

This study investigates the determinants of net interest margin of commercial banks in Kenya usin... more This study investigates the determinants of net interest margin of commercial banks in Kenya using secondary data. We apply pooled and fixed effects regression to a panel of 44 Kenyan banks that covers the period 2000-2009. The estimation results show that operating expenses and credit risk has a positive and significant effect on net interest margin of the commercial banks in Kenya. The paper also finds that the higher the inflation, the wider the net interest margin, while growth and market concentration a have negative effect on net interest margin.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of board composition on capital structure of a... more The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of board composition on capital structure of a firm.,The paper uses data from firms listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange covering the period 2004-2012. Fixed effect regression model was estimated to test the effect of board composition on capital structure and how chief executive officer (CEO) tenure moderates the relationship.,The paper finds that board composition has important implications on capital structure decisions. Specifically, director independence is positively related to leverage, whereas CEO duality and tenure have negative and significant effect on leverage. In addition, the interaction effect of CEO tenure indicates that when CEOs have long tenure, the power of independent directors to influence capital structure decisions diminishes. Further, the study found that under long CEO tenure, long-tenure boards use less leverage in their capital structure. As expected, dual CEO with long tenure uses less leverage.,The stu...

Based on a panel of publicly listed firms in Kenya over the period of 2008 to 2014, we examined i... more Based on a panel of publicly listed firms in Kenya over the period of 2008 to 2014, we examined if Chief Executive Officer’s Characteristics affects capital structure. CEO tenure, CEO gender and CEO age and CEO education were used as independent variables while the capital structure was used as the dependent variable of the study. The study used upper echelon theory, trade-off theory and agency theory. Majorly, descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and panel regressions were performed. Panel regression analysis was used to determine the effect of CEO characteristics on capital structure. CEO tenure had a negative and significant effect on capital structure, CEO age had a positive and significant effect on the capital structure, CEO gender and CEO education indicated a negative and significant effect on capital structure respectively. The study indicates that there is an association between CEO characteristics and capital structure of listed firms in Kenya. It is there...

The purpose of this research is to determine whether firm-specific factors influence Small and Me... more The purpose of this research is to determine whether firm-specific factors influence Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) ability to access finance. To address the study objectives, data from a sample of 103 SMEs was used in the study. Using multiple regression analysis, we found that, firm profile such as ownership structure; size of the firm; business type; and age of the business indeed influence SMEs’ access to finance.

Presentation of information capital today has become one of the principal mechanisms by which pub... more Presentation of information capital today has become one of the principal mechanisms by which public universities gain competitive advantage. Given inadequate government funding which has forced institutions of higher learning in Kenya to attract Self Sponsored Programme (SSP) students in order to meet the short-fall. This paper aims to review current literature and contributes a set of empirical evidence that capture the current state of information capital and competitive advantage of public universities. Pragmatism philosophical paradigm and explanatory survey research design was utilized. Target population of 450 was considered, out of which a sample of 212 employees drawn from 28 universities were obtained using Slovin’s sample size formula. Simple random sampling technique was adopted. Questionnaires were then administered to these employees. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze data collected. The findings revealed positive significant relationship between competi...

International Journal of Critical Accounting, 2021

We used data derived from 130 deposit-taking firms in Kenya to determine how boards influence ban... more We used data derived from 130 deposit-taking firms in Kenya to determine how boards influence banks' innovativeness. Analyses reveal that board members' openness, board chairman's self-efficacy, board members' expertise and board independence all have a positive and significant effect on bank innovativeness. Thus, boards play a vital role in fostering innovativeness when members are open to one another, have strong industry knowledge and experience, are independent, and are led by an able and competent chairman. This article provides an understanding of how board leadership affects bank innovativeness in Kenya.