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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Unemployment and Underemployment on Economic Development in Imo State, Nigeria: Effect and Defects |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Otu, Christopher Awa || Okon, Asidok Nsikhe |
Abstract: The thrust of this study was to investigate the influence of unemployment and under employment on economic development in Imo State. Six hypotheses were formulated to guide and direct the study. Ex-post facto research design was used for this study. Data for the study was generated using a well validated structured questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using linear regression statistical technique. Findings revealed that: unemployment and underemployment significantly influence the level of insurgency in Imo sate. The finding also revealed that there is a significant influence of unemployment and underemployment on the level of poverty in Imo State...............
Keywords: Unemployment, Underemployment, economic growth, economic development, Insurgency, Poverty
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Effects of Inventory Control on Profitability of Industrial and Allied Firms in Kenya |
| Country | : | Kenya |
| Authors | : | James NdiranguKung'u |
Abstract: Inventory represents an important decision variable at all stages of product manufacturing, distribution and sales, in addition to being a major portion of current assets of many organizations. Too much and too low inventories bring down the level of profitability of an organization. Therefore, whether it is a manufacturing or merchandized organization, the goal should always be the same that is, to ensure the inventory is ready and at the same time inventory is at a low level. The study wanted to determine the effects of inventory control on profitability of industrial and allied firms in Kenya. It was explained by economic order quantity model (EOQ) which is based on minimization of costs between stock holding and stock ordering.. Correlational research design was adopted...........
Keywords: (EOQ, Industrial Firms, Inventory, Profitability)
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | The Relationship between Borrowing Behaviours and Indebtedness of Employees in the Formal Sector in Kenya |
| Country | : | Kenya |
| Authors | : | Morris Irungu Kariuki || Willy M. Muturi Ph.D || Cyrus Iraya Mwangi Ph.D |
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between borrowing behaviours and indebtedness of formal sector employees in Kenya. Positivism paradigm was used in this study. The study adopted a cross sectional and correlational descriptive research design. The study targeted about 2.4 million employees in the formal sector. Three stage sampling was done, first, cluster sampling and then, stratified sampling and finally random sampling. The study used primary data collected by use of self-administered questionnaires. A pilot test of the questionnaire was conducted on.........
Keyword: Borrowing behaviours, Debt service Ratio, Debt income ratio, Formal Sector, Indebtedness
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