Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effect of Cargo Tracking System on Cross-border Trade Between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Trade globalisation and the establishment of economic blocks and agreements have led to increase in export and importation level of goods and services across national boundaries. With the increase of trade volume of ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Distress Among Listed Firms at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The role of corporate governance in enhancing financial performance and reducing financial distress has been termed as significant. Good corporate governance is expected to reduce financial distress but poor corporate ... -
Challenges in Strategy Implementation at Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategy implementation is critical to a company success or failure which may have an impact on the sustainability and success of the business. Strategic management involveorganising the resources of the firm and motivating ... -
Strategic Planning in Large Family Owned Supermarket Chains in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research aims to study strategic planning in large family owned supermarkets in Kenya. . The study seeks to answer the following research question; what is the state of strategic planning in large family owned ... -
Supplier Relationship Management and Operational Performance of Sugar Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In an increasing competitive marketplace, firms are seeking new methods of enhancing competitive advantage and therefore, purchasing is becoming a strategic function and a key factor in competitive positioning. Supplier ... -
Turnaround Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya Airways has in recent years witnessed considerable headwinds in its actions from structural economic situations and geopolitical challenges which brought about low competitive advantage. The study aims at establishing ... -
Workforce Diversity Management Strategies And The Performance Of The National Social Security Fund Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current changes in the business environment have posed several challenges such as workforce diversity which is a natural phenomenon that has both negative and positive impacts on the performance of the organization ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Exchange Rates and Stock Market Returns in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There are number of reasons to believe that foreign exchange rates should be a contributing factor in determining the stock market returns. Significant value of a nation’s capital is tied up in the stock market and ... -
The influence of innovation and technology strategy and competitive advantage of Construction Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to examine how innovation and technology as a strategy influence competitive advantage in the Construction companies in Kenya. The study evaluated how innovation and technology influence competitive ... -
Franchising Strategy and Competitive Advantage of International Foreign Fast Food Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Franchising is an arrangement where an organization (Franchisor) allows another organization or individual (Franchisee) to use its trade name and business concept in return for a fee. It is one of the strategies employed ... -
Effects of Mortgage Financing on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the main activities of commercial banks in Kenya is lending and this can be enhanced by the loans that form the largest source of revenue for commercial banks and this affects its financial performance through ... -
Effect of Liquidity Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial performance in business is assessed using liquidity risk management practices. The importance of liquidity risk management practice to a firms’ performance gives directions on the aspects that governs the ... -
Perceived Influence of Marketing Research Practices on Performance of Cement Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Market research is an effective tool in business planning which entails collecting and analyzing of data to gain insight into the customers buying and consumption patterns. Market research also assists in monitoring market ... -
Employee Engagement And Entrepreneurial Orientation Of Employees In Development Public Benefit Organisations In Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Employers have recognized the need to engage employees in a manner that leads to maximum utilization of their potential for competitive advantage. Current research that relates to the concepts of employee engagement and ... -
Locus of control, employee age and job satisfaction at Pacis Insurance Company Limited, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to identify the effect of employee age on the relationship between locus of control and level of job satisfaction among the employees of Pacis Insurance Company Limited in Nairobi Branches. The ... -
Challenges of Implementing Strategy in Wajir County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Since the devolved system of governance was launched in 2013, strategy implementation has attracted a lot of attention to majority of the Kenyan people. A lot of the people want to know whether county governments are ... -
The Effects of Institutional Change on Organization Structure: a Case of National Transport and Safety Authority on Road Transport Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of this study is to examine the effects of institutional change on structural organization: a case of national transport and road safety management in road transport in Kenya. Despite the growing demand ... -
Effects of Operating Environment Factors on Infrastructure Finance Flows in the Capital Markets in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Capital markets play a very important role in mobilization of financial resources to meet various investment needs in both public and private sectors. Financing of infrastructure investments remains a big challenge in Kenya ... -
Perceived Influence of Disciplinary Action on Employee Performance in Baringo County Government
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Disciplinary procedures are necessary because no organization can survive without inculcating discipline into its employees for performance. Human Resource department in any given organization is the most important department ... -
The Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility on the Performance of L’oreal East Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate how practicing corporate social responsibility affects organizational performance at L’Oreal East Africa Ltd. The researcher chose a case study research design, because it focuses on ...
