Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing the Use of Warehouse Receipts as a Financial Instrument in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)If agriculture is to contribute to the development of the economy, and farmers are not to be left behind, then agriculture needs a proper credit system. Postharvest credit in the form of warehouse receipt finance has proved ... -
Strategic Management Practices at Mentor Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd in Murang’a, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Strategic management concept involves making decisions which assists to achieve long term targets and goals in the best interest of an organization. Strategic management is very important to an organization because it ... -
Supply chain factors and delivery of power generation projects at the Kenya electricity generating company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to determine supply chain factors that influence the delivery of power generation projects in KenGen. The research design was a case study of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen). ... -
Human Resource Management Practices in Kericho Water and Sanitation Company Limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-07)Human resource is the most important asset for any organization and it is the source of achieving competitive advantage. Managing human resources is very challenging as compared to managing technology or capital and for ... -
Contract Management Practice and Operational Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The aim of the study was to establish the effect of effective contract management practice on operational performance of state corporations in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the extent to ... -
Strategic Planning and Performance of Banks in Kenya: a Case of National Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main aim of the study is to investigate on strategic planning and performance of banks in Kenya in reference to National Bank of Kenya. Strategic planning assesses both the internal and external environments to ... -
Strategic Procurement Practices and Performance in Multinational Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Procurement is increasingly becoming one of the critical and strategic functions of every organization with the potential to contribute positively to the success of operations leading to reliable service delivery and ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on the Return on Investments for Saccos in Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)The coming into force of the SASRA regulations in Kenya changed the way deposit-taking Saccos managed their business. Capital adequacy requirements and liquidity thresholds were introduced. To meet these requirements, ... -
The Relationship Between Access to Credit and Financial Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The ability to access affordable credit is a critical element of private sector led growth, particularly for small businesses that often lack the initial capital needed to grow and expand and also for agricultural ... -
Effect of Behavioural Biases on Investment Decisions of Individual Investors in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)Major findings showed that results of individual investor decisions were significantly correlated to: representativeness bias (r=-.253, p<.01); Illusion of Control bias ((r=-.240, p<.01); Cognitive Dissonance bias (r=.200, ... -
The Effect of Inflation on the Stock Market Returns of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)The effect of inflation on the stock exchange and ultimately stock prices has been under scrutiny over the past few decades. The point of argument being if inflation has an impact on the volatility of stock prices and ... -
A Study of Agĩkũyũ Widowed Single Fathers and Mothers in Kĩambaa Village, Kĩambu County Through Christian Inculturation- Liberation Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This Study examines Agĩkũyũ Widowed Single Fathers and Mothers in Kĩambaa Village, Kĩambu County through Christian Inculturation-Liberation approach investigating the challenges they face with a view to empowering them ... -
The Effect of Foreign Direct Investments on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The general benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI) for emerging economies are well documented. Given the appropriate host-country policies and a basic level of development, various studies show that FDI results in ... -
The Effect of Automated Service on Financial Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies Licenced by Sacco Society Regulatory Authority in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Saccos in Kenya have developed rapidly in terms of size, structure and variety of product and services. They have transformed gradually from manual system of operations based on traditional savings and loaning activities ... -
Effect of Social Media Interactions on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study sought to establish the effect of social media interactions on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. This study used a descriptive research design and all the commercial banks in Kenya as the study ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Variables on Profitability of Small and Micro Enterprises Industry in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)SME industry is vital for creation employment to a significant proportion of the population as well as elimination of social problems. The Kenya Economic Survey report shows that the SME sector contributed 89.7% of new ... -
The Effect of Donor Funding on the Organizational Performance of Government Ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study sought to find out the effect of donor funding on the performance of government ministries in Kenya. It was interested in the analysis of this relationship because the country receives a considerable amount of ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation Faced by Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategy implementation is a set of decisions and actions that results in the translation of strategic thought into organizational action where an organization moves from planning its work to working its plan in order to ... -
Implementation of Records Management Programme at Mwalimu National Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Limited, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Records are paramount in any organization since they document the management all activities of that organization. The implementation of a records management programme depends upon proper infrastructure, staff, and equipment. ... -
Evaluation of Competitive Strategies Implemented by Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The service sector is expanding at an increasing rate and is becoming intensely competitive. As such, the success of a company‟s competitive strategy depends on how it relates to its environment. The objective of the ...
