Journal of Business and Economic Development

Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024

  • Research Article

    Strategic Foresight and Corporate Efficiency of Agricultural Research Institutions in Kenya: Mediating Influence of Leadership Commitment

    Enock Warinda*, Domeniter Naomi Kathula, Michael Orucho Ngala

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 44-58
    Received: 24 June 2024
    Accepted: 12 July 2024
    Published: 23 July 2024
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    Abstract: In today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous organizational landscape, effective leadership and management are pivotal for navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. This is especially crucial in agricultural research institutions in Kenya, tasked with enhancing productivity, sustainability, and food security. These institutions mus... Show More
  • Research Article

    Factors That Affect the Success of Consumer Cooperatives in Case of Bench Sheko, West Omo and Sheka Zones Ethiopia

    Sitotaw Wodajo*, Worku Haile

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 59-68
    Received: 5 April 2024
    Accepted: 6 May 2024
    Published: 29 July 2024
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    Abstract: The study aimed to identify external challenges that influence the success of consumer cooperatives in the case of southwest Ethiopia. An explanatory type of research design method was applied. The study was focused on seventeen (17) selected active consumer cooperatives in southwest Ethiopia. A three-stage random sampling procedure was adopted for... Show More
  • Research Article

    Research on the Influence of Business English Proficiency on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Under the Perspective of Resource-Based Theory

    Pan Junyi*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 69-78
    Received: 10 July 2024
    Accepted: 20 August 2024
    Published: 30 August 2024
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    Abstract: In the globalized world arena, enterprises have to meet higher standard for showcasing their strength, as well as communicating with other enterprises from different cultural background. The business English ability, as one of the means of intercultural business communication, puts forward higher requirements and has become has become one of the im... Show More
  • Research Article

    Moderating Effect of Strategic Linkages on Corporate Leadership and Organizational Performance in Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)

    Enock Warinda*, Domeniter Naomi Kathula, Michael Orucho Ngala

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 79-96
    Received: 30 July 2024
    Accepted: 27 August 2024
    Published: 11 September 2024
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    Abstract: The urgency of securing safe, affordable, reliable, and nutritious food amid a growing global population and shrinking land productivity underscores the pivotal role of corporate leadership in fostering strategic partnerships and organizational performance. This is crucial for organizations like Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organizatio... Show More
  • Research Article

    Transparency as a Determinant of Financial Performance in State-Owned Commercial Enterprises in Kenya

    Benaihia Kiptoo Bett*, Kifleyesus Andemariam, Kiflemariam Abraham

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 97-106
    Received: 22 August 2024
    Accepted: 2 September 2024
    Published: 18 September 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jbed.20240903.15
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    Abstract: State-owned commercial enterprises (SOCEs) in Kenya register below-par output in fiscal standards. Many explanations have been proffered for this state of affairs, including competition and fluctuations in the local and global economies. Additionally, it is important to examine how factors internal to these enterprises shape their financial perform... Show More
  • Research/Technical Note

    Green Marketing, Business Sustainability and Marketing Practices of Selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Muntinlupa City

    Maria Jewdaly Lagasca Costales*, Bernadine Lagasca Costales, Paraluman Veloz

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 3, September 2024
    Pages: 107-123
    Received: 28 February 2024
    Accepted: 22 March 2024
    Published: 20 September 2024
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    Abstract: This descriptive-correlational study aimed to determine the green marketing, business sustainability, marketing practices and profitability of selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Muntinlupa City, Philippines and compare the significance of each variable in the context of business profitability. The findings of the study revealed that Sm... Show More