Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the effect on conversion from non deposit micro finance institutions to deposit taking institutions on financial performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The study aimed at evaluating the effect on conversion from non deposit micro finance institution to deposit taking institutions on financial performance in Kenya. DTM is a micro finance institution that deposits as ... -
Challenge of Strategy Implementation of the Kenyan Parastatals in the Energy Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategy implementation is one of the vital stages management process.Organisations should be able to effectively implement their strategies as this forms the determining factor between success and failure.The energy sector ... -
Strategic planning at Shell Bp Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Strategic planning is defined as a management process that blends planning,programming,budgeting and business policy with increased emphasis on environmental forecasting.It is a process that gives internal as well as ... -
A Study on the Factors Affecting the Uptake of Carbon Finance Investments Opportunities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The global challenges of growth. urbanization. scarcity and environmental change have become the key strategic drivers for business leaders in the present world. Governments and business constituencies arc shifting from ... -
The Relationship Between Ownership Structure, Governance Structure and Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2006)The study investigates he structure of ownership and governance of companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange and further establishes whether there is a relationship between ownership structure,governance structure and ... -
Antifungal Activity of Extracts From Some Selected Plants on Agents Cutaneous and Systematic Mycoses
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Effect of government ownership on financial performance: a survey of partially privatized firms listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Despite massive literature on effects of governments' ownership, there is still no consensus on the impact of government ownership/control on firm performance. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of government ... -
An analysis of the relationship between asset structure and debt policy for companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2005)This paper examined the relationship between asset structure and debt policy of listed companies at the Nairobi stock exchange over the period 1999 to 2003 excluding companies in the financial sector. Several studies ... -
Sales forecasting methods used in large fast moving consumer goods manufacturing firms operating in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2005-01)One challenge that manufacturing firms in Kenya face today, is the development and implementation of a reliable sales forecasting process, in the advent of constantly changing consumer demands. Sales forecasting in a large ... -
A Study on Flexible Manufacturing Operations in Kenya: a Case of Bidco Oil Refineries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2008)This case study on Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd was to have an in-depth understanding o f the concept of flexibility competence in operations of a manufacturing plant and was achieved by exploring three objectives that brought ... -
An assessment of the management of garbage collection and disposal in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 1991-06)This study has been presented in order of introduction of the study,background of the garbage problem at various levels, analysis and findings, and then recommendations and conclusions. -
Human resource audit and corporate performance: an empirical study of the companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The concept of Human Resource Audit and Corporate Performance is one of the most recent development in the sphere of Human Resource Management. Many Companies now make use of the concept since it has proved to be a strategic ... -
A Survey of Operations Strategy Practices of Small-scale Export Market Farmers in Kenya: the Case of French Bean Farmers
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Ownership Structure and Chief Executive Turnover, Evidence From Companies Listed on Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2005)The purpose of the study was to investigate whether ownership structure affects Chief Executive Turnover of companies quoted in the NSE. The study was motivated by the fact that issues of corporate governance in Kenya have ... -
Gestalt And Color Psychology In The Visual Communication Of Uniliver Kenya Ltd
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Customer attraction and retention as a source of competitive advantage at Co-operative bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Customer attraction and retention is an important element of banking strategy in today`s increasingly competitive environment.Bank management must identify and improve upon factors that can limit customer attraction and ... -
Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The guiding principles in any strategic management process, whether in the public or private sector, is about understanding what changes are needed, how to implement and manage these changes, and how to create a roadmap ... -
Using Project Management as a Strategy for Improving Performance Indicators in a Changing External Environment : the Case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited Distribution Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2006-10)There is a lot of concern in Africa in general, and Kenya in particular, about poverty eradication, employment creation and economic growth (Soderbom, 2005). Since national prosperity is created, not inherited (Porter, ... -
A Survey of Term Structure and Determinants of Interest Rates : the Case of Moneylenders in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2005)The variety of financial needs that exist can not always be adequately met by the forma l financial sector. Even formal micro-financial programs created to bridge this gap, often still manage to sieve out those regarded ... -
A survey of the applicability of Markowitz portfolio optimization model in overall asset allocation decisions by pension fund managers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006-09)This study sought to explain whether pension fund managers in Kenya apply Markowitz portfolio optimization model in asset allocation. The study found out that over 60% of the managers applied the model. However the ...
