Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Challenges of Implementing Growth Strategies by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Commercial banks in Kenya operate in a dynamic environment characterized by technological changes, competition, regulatory requirements, economic changes and opportunistic strategic decisions. This study used descriptive ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Large Manufacturing Firms in the Roofing Industry in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-09)Organizations whether public or private adopt strategies. These strategies are used to ensure growth of the organizations. In some cases, the survival of some organizations is dependent on strategies. The study was carried ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on the Financial Performance of Non-financial Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014-10)The financial performance of any business can be assessed using the well-known concept of liquidity. The significance of liquidity to company performance might lead to the conclusion that it determines the profitability ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Firm Value for Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)A firm‟s capital structure refers to the mix of its financial liabilities. It has long been an important issue from the strategic management standpoint since it is linked with a firm‟s ability to meet the demands of various ... -
Cargo Tracking System as a Competitive Strategy in Service Delivery
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this study is to investigate on how does DHL Express use cargo tacking system as a competitive strategy in service delivery. The study was guided by the following research objectives: To establish the nature ... -
Change Management Practices Adopted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya
(2014)Change management practices make use of appropriate change management models. In change management therefore, organizations adopt various practices in order to ensure that the desired change is achieved. Discerning the ... -
Challenges of Telecommuting on Effective Management of Staff in the Kenya's Telecom Sector: a Case of Safaricom Ltd
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Virtual working arrangements, including telecommuting, are on the increase globally due to the challenges that organisations face in the current global economy. Virtual working arrangements present considerable possible ... -
Relationship Between Macroeconomic Variables and Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between macroeconomic variables and financial performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya. The financial performance measures of companies in Insurance industry ... -
Influence of Micro Finance Institution on Development of Small Scale Entrepreneurs: a Case of Bungoma South Sub County, Bungoma County, Kenya.
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Following several services and products offered by MFTs to entrepreneurs in several areas of the country, a study was conducted to investigate the influence of MFls on the development of small scale entrepreneurs in ... -
Images of Environment in Kipsigis ‘tumdo’ Songs
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study set out to identify and analyse images of the environment in selected Kipsigis tumdo songs, identify environmental issues raised through these images, and finally discuss philosophy of the Kipsigis people as ... -
Factors Influencing Academic Performance of Students in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Runyenjes Division Embu County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The primary purpose of this study was to examine the factors that influence students' academic performance ofKC.P.E in Runyenjes Division, Embu County, beside it examined the prediction of KC.P.E. with the four independent ... -
Narrating Dystopia in Modern Kenya: Philo Ikonya’s Leading the Night and Ngumi Kibera’s Beyond the Darkness
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This dissertation examines narrative representations of dystopia in Philo Ikonya’s Leading the Night and Ngumi Kibera’s Beyond the Darkness. The study pays close attention to how the two literary artists address the ... -
The Effect of Tax Payer Education on Value Added Tax Compliance by Motor Vehicle Part Dealers in Nairobi Central Business District
(2014)Tax compliance is defined as the degree to which the tax paying community meets the tax obligation as set out in the appropriate legal and regulatory provisions Maxwell, (2003). He adds that compliant tax payers make timely, ... -
The Influence of Green Marketing Mix Strategies on Performance of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Environmental problems are of great concern in the society today and a majority of FMCG’s are investing towards a green economy by adopting green marketing strategies in their day to day activities to improve organizational ... -
Entreprise Resource Planning Systems and Performance of Power Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Enterprise resource planning is a system that effectively integrates all information required by the operation process. Power generation and distribution faces a lot of challenges. These challenges are frequent power ... -
The Relationship Between Internal Controls and Financial Success of Small and Medium Size Mobile Phone Retailers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Internal control system is fundamental in every organization for the business entity to achieve its objective. Internal control is the plan of organization and the coordinated procedures used within an entity to; safeguard ... -
Response Strategies by International Livestock Research Institute to Changes in the Global Economic Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The environment in which organizations operate is dynamic and changes from time to time. Many factors in the external environment cause turbulence and uncertainty for organizations. The environment therefore imposes major ... -
The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study intended to determine the effect of corporate social responsibility on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. Financial performance was measured by use of net profits before taxes obtained from audited ... -
Balanced Score Card as a Strategic Management Tool in the Kenyan Commercial State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) came to the fore following drawbacks from using financial measures only to measure company performance. Managers are using BSC to communicate their strategy, for planning and controlling, for ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Nongovernmental Organizations (Ngos) to Enhance Their Performance in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of the study was to investigate on the competitive strategies adopted by NGOs in Kitui County to enhance their performance in Kitui County, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to establish the competitive ...
