School of Business: Recent submissions
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Strategic Planning Practices and Service Delivery in Nairobi County Government, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Nairobi County government is mandated to provide services like health, education and infrastructure. However, in service delivery the Nairobi County government faces numerous challenges. The health services pause a ... -
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study aimed to investigate the influence of credit risk management on the financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance institutions (DTMIs) in Kenya. Drawing on theories including credit risk theory, agency ... -
The Effect of Firm Characteristics on Financial Distress of Selected Retail Supermarket Chains in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Company under financial distress plunges into a strained cash situation and is unable to pay debts as they become due, this state of affairs can compel an organization into liquidation or bankruptcy. A company’s ability ... -
Operations Responsiveness and Competitive Advantage of Fast-moving Consumer Goods Manufacturers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study set to find how operations responsiveness and competitive advantage interacts among fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in industrial area, Nairobi, Kenya. Dynamic capability, resource dependence and open ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Equity Risk Premium of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Where the capital structure has a higher composition of equity, a firm experiences low market risk which leads to a lower equity risk premium. Commercial banks in Kenya have experienced high fluctuations in their capital ... -
Digital Banking and Financial Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital banking and financial performance of listed commercial banks in Kenya. The study employed both cross sectional and longitudinal research designs. The ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Competitive Advantage of Large Supermarket Chains in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Though retailing has transformed in the recent past to one sector that has grown in prominence as a major economic driver especially in developing economies, it still remains erratic with increasingly fickle shopper loyalties ... -
Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Reporting Quality of Oil Marketing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)With an evolving financial landscape and increasing demands for transparency and accountability, it becomes imperative to understand the impact of risk-based auditing on the quality of financial reporting, especially in ... -
Influence of Strategy on Organizational Structure of Protestant Confession Churches in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The relationship between strategy and organization structure is a key component to the success of any organization. Strategy thrives in an organization with the right structure, management is therefore required to align ... -
Effect of Asset Allocation Decisions on Portfolio Performance of Unit Trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The financial landscape of Kenya, like many emerging economies, is characterized by a diverse array of investment instruments, with unit trusts becoming increasingly significant. Understanding how asset allocation decisions ... -
The Effects of Interest Rate Spread and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks have a crucial role in the allocation and distribution of economic resources on a global scale. Interest rates play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape of commercial banks and are significant ... -
Challenges of Implementing Performance Contracting Strategy at Impact Research and Development Organisation, Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Performance contracting is a strategy designed to manage performance and also a distinct element of organizational reforms. Despite the importance of performance contracting strategy, challenges such as a culture of ... -
Mobile Technology and Globalization of Financial Inclusion by NCBA Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Global financial inclusion is considered essential for promoting sustainable economic development and reducing poverty, as it enables individuals and businesses to access financial services that help them manage their ... -
Logistics Management and Operational Performance of Nairobi Bottlers Limited in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study objective was to establish logistics Management Practices (LMP) and their impact on operational performance of Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in Nairobi County. The specific objectives were to establish LMP in ... -
Variety Reduction Practices and Materials Control in Level 4-6 Hosptals in North Rift Region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations are focused on satisfying their customers, suppliers, and units by providing them with a variety of products to choose from, thus ignoring the aspect of variety reduction. Consequently, due to a lack of variety ... -
Effects of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of the Manufacturing Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Working capital influences decisions organizations make regarding financial economics. This study conceptualized association between working capital management and financial performance. Its primary goal was to evaluate ... -
Influence of Capital Adequacy on Efficiency of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the majority of financial entities is long-term survival and success. However, maintaining adequate quantities of money for operational existence is necessary for firm survival. When a business entity lacks ... -
Strategic Leadership and Performance of Laterite Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of Laterite Kenya Limited. The study was based on the upper echelon and the dynamic capabilities theories. The study ... -
Operations Strategies and Firm Performance of Large Construction Companies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In recent years, construction companies in Nairobi County have been grappling with rising client demands, the imperative to enhance services and products, inflation, a shortage of skilled labor, and capital supply constraints. ... -
Influence of Strategic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of the Motor Vehicle Assemblers in Kenya: a Case Study of Isuzu East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main goal of the research was to establish the influence of strategic capabilities on competitive advantage of motor vehicle assemblers in Kenya. Anchored on Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capabilities Theory ...