School of Business: Recent submissions
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Effect of Internal Control Sytems on Fraud Detection in Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Effective internal control systems play a pivotal role in fraud detection within the dynamic and complex landscape of the banking industry in Kenya. As financial institutions continually face evolving risks and sophisticated ... -
Influence of School-based Planning on Learners’ Achievement in County Secondary Schools Within West Pokot, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)School-based planning determines learner achievement across specialization when effectively and efficiently implemented in creating seamless learning environments. When school-based planning is premised on learner behavior, ... -
Managerial Ownership and Stock Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary aim of the present investigation was to examine the correlation between managerial ownership and stock performance among companies quoted on the NSE. Study population comprised fifty-five companies registered ... -
The Effect of Influencer Marketing Practices on Purchase Intentions at Jumia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Influencer marketing has emerged as one of the most important strategies in modern-day marketing. The use of influencer marketing as a strategy for selling products and services by businesses is becoming more widespread. ... -
Lending Ethics, Credit Screening, Loan Officer Incentives and Loan Performance of Commercial Bank Branches in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Loan performance is pivotal for the economic prosperity of any country because lending by local entities drive commerce, create employment and spurs economic growth. The performance of loans should be traced at the bank ... -
Influence of Household Participation in Solid Waste Management in Naivasha, Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study geared towards establishing the influence of household participation on solid waste management in Naivasha, Nakuru County. It was anchored on collective action theory and stakeholders’ theory. The researcher ... -
The Effect of Financial Technology on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Commercial banks' financial performance serves as a key economic barometer due to its significance in the financial intermediation necessary for economic development. When Covid-19 first appeared, the world's financial ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Results in Public Funded Building Projects: a Case of State Department of Public Works Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Monitoring and evaluation are crucial in any project or program because they play a vital role in determining whether the desired outcomes have been achieved and whether the beneficiaries have been positively impacted. ... -
Entrepreneurial Orientation, Organizational Resources, External Environment and Performance of Dairy Micro & Small Enterprises in Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2024)In Kenya, the MSEs in the dairy subsector have received focus due to their potential for employment generation, incomes, food and contributed KES 176 billion to the GDP. Other benefits that accumulate due to micro ... -
Interest Rate Spread, Liduidity Creation, Firm Characteristics and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The performance of any bank is majorly influenced by its ability for liquidity creation to meet customer needs while remaining afloat. A key consideration is how well the interest rate spread is controlled to boost deposits ... -
Effect of Sustainability Reporting on the Value of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sustainability reporting has grown in importance over the past decade as companies struggle to succeed in today's interdependent world. This is supported by the argument that to be successful, companies must identify the ... -
Employee Work Values Orientation, Commitment, Competence and Performance in the Motor Vehicle Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The objective of the study was to establish the role of commitment and competence in the relationship between employee work values orientation and employee job performance in the motor vehicle industry in Kenya. These ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on Profitability of Listed Investment Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to determine the effect of liquidity on profitability of listed investment firms in Kenya based on a correlational research design. It involved all 7 listed investment firms in Kenya between 2013 and 2022 ... -
Influence of Strategic Leadership on Succession Planning Among Family-owned Businesses: a Case of Food Processing Companies in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The objective of this study was to explain the effect of strategic leadership on succession planning of family-owned food processing companies in Kilifi County. The study adopted the use of survey approach. Primary data ... -
Sustainable Operational Excellence Initiatives and Service Delivery Among Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sustainable operational excellence initiatives and service delivery lead to the convergence of quality; an element that many organizations wish to thrive and exist on as a competitive strategy. Traditional business ideas ... -
Influence of Competitive Strategies on Organizational Growth of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Organizations need competitive strategies that allow them to play both offense and defense if they want to stay afloat in today's volatile economic climate. A competitive strategy may be useful for businesses looking to ... -
Implementation Practices and Performance of Special Economic Zone Manufacturing Projects Within Nairobi Metropolis Region in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Manufacturing has a great deal of potential to increase competitiveness and economic development in a nation like Kenya. However, the manufacturing companies' subpar performance puts this fit in jeopardy. Due to a volatile ... -
Project Management Practices and Performance of Rural Road Construction Projects in Kenya: a Narumoru Road Project Implemented by Kerra in Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Road construction projects are characterized as high capital intensive due to its nature of work and mostly relied upon huge financial budgetary allocation and external financing. It is evident that road construction ... -
Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of Water Development Projects in Meru County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Project performance is a paramount concern for organizations, institutions, and even governments on a global scale. The primary purpose of allocating resources—including human, financial, material, and capital—is to guarantee ... -
Corporate Sustainability Reporting, Intangible Resources, Firm Characteristics, and Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Reporting on corporate sustainability has become a topical issue in the international business arena, with companies in developed and developing nations proactively publishing sustainability reports to satisfy the demands ...
