Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Portfolio Management Strategies Of The Financial Performance of the Unit Trusts Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to determine the effect of portfolio management strategies on the financial performance of the Unit Trusts listed on the NSE. To achieve this objective, the investigation used both correlational and ... -
Leverage and Firm Value of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to determine the relationship around financial leverage and firm value of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was based on correlational form of design. The study targeted six cement manufacturing ... -
Customers’ Perception of Quality of Service in Private Primary Schools in Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The survey sought to assess customers’ perception of Quality of Service in Private Primary Schools in Kisumu City. Quality of Service is a significant aspect of customer satisfaction. Today, most organizations focus on ... -
Environmental Degradation and Social Conflict in East Africa; a Case Study of the Tana Delta in Kenya
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Strategies Used by Small Scale Farmers in Ainabkoi, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)From ancient civilizations, societies have sought to increase agricultural productivity by making use of farming techniques and strategies. Poverty and declining agricultural productivity are deeply related problems in ... -
The Effect of Financial Leverage on Profitability of Listed Agricultural and Manufacturing Firms in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Different scholarly works have assessed the effect of financial leverage on profitability at the NSE and in different sectors giving conflicting findings. Moreover, few researchers have focused on combined agriculture and ... -
Influence of Service Innovation on Competitiveness of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The main objective of this study was to determine the influence of service innovation on the competitiveness of Kenyan commercial banks. The research employed Schumpeter's theory of dynamic capacity and innovation. To ... -
Effect of Organizational Culture on Strategic Reactions of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Every organization develops and keeps a completely unique culture which influences the whole organization. Thus, strategic reactions in an organization depict sudden major changes and results in multiple uncertainties. ... -
An Analysis of Uptake of Information on Tvet Programmes in Kenya: a Case of Technical Training Institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Education and training are singled out in Vision 2030 as the catalysts for Kenya's transition to a middle-income economy. As a result, the government has increased the size of its institutions in terms of workforce and ... -
The Effect of Road Infrastructure on County Horticultural Production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study sought to investigate the effect of road connectivity on horticultural outcome at the county level. More specifically, the study aims at investigation the correlation between existing road connectivity and ... -
Effect of Green Freight Transport Practices on the Operational Costs of Freight Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The recent changes in business dynamics on merchandised goods and cargo transportation have impacts on the business operational costs. On the other hand, the study of Green Freight Transport Practices and freight firm’s ... -
Relationship Between Problematic Smartphone Use and Psychological Distress Among University Students- a Case Study of Mount Kenya University, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose7of7this7study was to7establish7the7relationship7between problematic smartphone use and psychological distress. The objectives of the study were to establish if there is a relationship between problematic ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on Credit Access by Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial innovations provide various objectives and therefore include issues like credit generation and availability, transaction cost reductions, risk sharing and transfers, risk pricing and liquidity management. ... -
Effect of Macro Economic Factors on Bond Market Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Equity and bond markets are essential to creating higher economic efficiency. For strong economic development, a well-functioning financial sector is a critical component. By presenting investment opportunities to local ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This investigation focused on supply chain integration and how it is linked with operational performance of the manufacturing entities in Mogadishu, Somalia. The specific focus of the inquiry was on extent of supply chain ... -
Environmental Degradation and Social Conflict in East Africa; a Case Study of the Tana Delta in Kenya
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Market Growth Strategies and Performance of Insurance Companies During Covid-19 Pandemic Period in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between market growth strategies and performance of Insurance Companies during Covid-19 in Kenya. The study investigated various dimensions of market growth ... -
Firm-specific Determinants of Capital Structure of Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial banks play significant role of contributing to the country’s economic growth by mobilizing investments funds. Due to lack of agreement about optimal determinant of capital structure, the study will seek to ... -
The Effect of International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting for Leases 16 on Financial Reporting Quality of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study examines the effect of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting for Leases (IFRS 16) on the quality of financial reporting of Kenyan listed firms. The research considered other ... -
Influence of Employee Perception of Benefit on Organizational Commitment at the Coast Province General Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Employee commitment is an essential factor in the growth of an enterprise and how workers perceive the benefits accorded them by the company strongly affects their level of organizational commitment. Employee benefits ...
