Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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E-procurement implementation and supply chain integration among large scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of e-procurement implementation and business integration among large scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi. In order to fill this gap the study sought answers to the ... -
Supply chain management practices and supply chain performance at Tana and Athi Rivers development authority
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This is a thesis paper on supply chain management practices and supply chain performance at Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA). The study sought to unravel the effect ofSCMP on performance ofTARDA. As ... -
Impact of financial literacy on access to credit by households in informal settlements in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Over the years, there has been the notion that financial illiteracy highly affects households' financial decision, access to credit and financial services. However, the extent to which financial illiteracy affects credit ... -
Determinants of financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The insurance industry is important in any economy. In Kenya, the contribution of the insurance sector to the GDP grew by 11.7% to 1.05% in 2010 compared to 0.94% in 2009, while in 2011 it contributed 3.02% to the GDP. ... -
The effect of rights issue on performance of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Rights issues have been increasingly adopted as a way of financing globally and as a result forming an area of much interest and research globally. A lot of debate has focused on announcement returns on equity and post ... -
The relationship between capital market development and stock return of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Capital markets play a significant role as market intermediaries by providing a link between savers and investors. This is made possible by a growing economy which requires additional financing from markets whereas savers ... -
The effect of globalisation on strategic management at Ernst & Young (EY), Kenya
(Unversity of Nairobi, 2013)Globalisation is creating numerous opportunities for sharing knowledge, technology, social values, and behavioral norms and promoting development at different levels including individuals, organisations, communities, and ... -
Strategic alignment and competitive advantage of major beverage soft drink firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The objective of this study was to determine strategic alignment and competitrve advantage of major beverage soft drink firms in Kenya. Cross sectional research design was used in this study. The population of interest ... -
The relationship between trading volume and stock prices of firms quoted at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study intended to examine the dynamic relationship between stock pnces and trading volume of firms listed at the NSE. In addition, the study reveals the nature and direction of this relationship. Trading volume is ... -
The effect of scrip dividend on the returns of securities listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(Unversity of Nairobi, 2013)Dividends are payments made by a company to its shareholders. Dividend policies are influenced by many factors. Scrip dividends are relevant because they have informational value. Financial signaling theory implies that ... -
The effect of Basel II requirement on Kenyan commercial banks' lending
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Since 1999 the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been working on a revised Capital Accord, which should align regulatory capital requirements with the actual risk associated with banks' assets calculated with ... -
The relationship between financial inclusion and economic development in Kenya
(Unversity of Nairobi, 2013)The importance of an inclusive financial system is widely recognized in the policy circle and has become a policy priority in many countries including Kenya. This research project seek's to examine critically financial ... -
Green supply chain management practices by mobile phone dealers in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Environmental issues, resource re-usage and information technology applications (ITA) are gaining interest in supply chain management researches (Chun-Jen Chunga and Hui- Ming Wee, 2010). Despite this previous research ... -
Employee perception of strategic change management at tourism fund, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The objective of the study was to establish the employee's perception of strategic change management at Tourism Fund.Kotters eight step change model was used in determining the employee's perception of strategic change ... -
The role of ethnicity in the land conflict in Mount Elgon region in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study looks at the role of ethnicity in land conflict in Mount Elgon region in Western Kenya. Land-based conflicts occur with rhythmic regulating in Kenya, often in connection with moments of national political ... -
Effect of credit risk management on financial performance of deposit taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Even though credit risk remains the largest risk facing most organizations, the practice of applying modern portfolio theory to credit risk has lagged (Margrabe, 2007). The study's objective was to determine the effect ... -
The influence of brand extension strategies on brand image among pharmaceutical firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Over the past two decades, the retail landscape has experienced remarkable changes due to macro- and micro-environmental forces. Technological advancement and a saturated domestic market, combined with increasingly ... -
The structure and operation of the SADC: a comparative assessment of its conflict management approach: case study-Madagascar
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This research intends to attempt to investigate why the constitutional crisis has ranged on in Madagascar in spite of mediation efforts by SADC. In answering this question, the paper is looking into exogenous and endogenous ... -
The relationship between capital market development and economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examines the relationship between capital market development and economic growth in Kenya. Capital markets in the world individually and collectively play a critical role in the national economies. However, ... -
Effect of lending rates on real estate pricing in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper studies the effect of lending rates on real estate pricing with the aim of showing the causation effect of the lending rates on real estate prizing. It is a descriptive study that used regression and the main ...
