Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Strategic Planning and Performance of Audit Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business,, 2013)The study sought to examine the strategic planning and performance in Audit Firms in Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following objectives; to investigate the strategic planning practices in Audit firms in ... -
Impact of Turnaround Strategies on the Growth of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study sought to investigate the impact of turnaround strategies on the growth of microfinance institutions in Kenya. The study identified turnaround strategies adopted by microfinance institutions and the impact of ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The role of any business is to not only make profits today but also sustain continuous growth into the future. Sustainable growth can only be manifested if a business identifies and develop competitive advantage strategies. ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Innovation and Financial Performance Among Savings and Credit Co-operatives Societies in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-12)The study’s overall objective was to investigate whether there was a relationship between financial innovation and financial performance among the Sacco in Nairobi County. Financial innovation has been defined as a positive ... -
Factors Influencing the Use of E-learning in Public Universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)E-learning generally refers to the methods of learning which use electronic instructional content delivered via the internet and is a term which is synonymous with Web-based or online learning. In this age of globalization ... -
Growth of Kenyan exports within EAC regional Bloc
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study applied the gravity trade model to evaluate Kenya’s benefits from regional trade within the EAC partner states and the role played by each partner country towards the growth of Kenyan exports. A panel data ... -
Strategic Planning Practices Adopted by Community Based Organizations in Rarieda Sub-county, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The environment in which organizations exist, whether for profit or not is very competitive, turbulent and highly unpredictable. Due to that dynamism organizations need to recognize strategic planning as one good way to ... -
The role of women in post violence peace building in Kenya: a case study of Nakuru county in 2007-2008 post election violence
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-11)During the 2007-2008 clashes the perception of women as the victims obscured their role as peacemakers in the reconstruction and peace-building processes. However, grassroots women and women’s organizations initiated ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Private Security Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)A brilliant strategy may put a company on the competitive map and increase its performance. Unfortunately, most companies struggle with implementation. In a dynamic environment, managers need to adapt to changing trends ... -
The Challenges of Foreign Policy Formulation and Implementation in Africa: the Case of Kenya, 1963-2012
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-08)This research project was aimed at analyzing at length the foreign policy formulation and implementation challenges in the African context, the main focus being Kenya. It focused mainly on the actors be it state or non ... -
The Effect of Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010 on the Socioeconomic Welfare of Bar Owners and Patrons in Nyeri County
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-10)Recognizing the magnitude of alcoholism in the country, the Kenyan Parliament enacted the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010, in an attempt to bring sanity in the Alcohol sector. Nevertheless, the regulation of alcohol ... -
Uwazi Na Umaanisho: Usimbaji Maana Kimazungumzo Katika Ekegusii Na Kiswahili
(University of NairobiIdara ya isimu na lugha, 2013)Utafiti huu ulichunguza jinsi wazungumzaji hutumia misimbo inayozua uwazi na umaanisho katika lugha za Kiswahili na Ekegusii kwa lengo la kubainisha kama kuna mlingano wowote kati ya lugha hizi, zote zikiwa lugha za ... -
Mispricing and Long Run Performance of Ipos at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)Initial Public Offer (IPO) is the first sale of stock by a private company to the public with the objective of raising funds for expansion and growth. Studies have shown that most IPOs long run underperformance of listed ... -
E-banking as a Competitive Banking Strategy Among Lower Level Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business,, 2013)The main objective of the study was to establish how the lower banks in Kenya are applying ebanking as a competitive strategy. The study was guided by the following specific objectives of determining the application of ... -
Automation and Operational Performance in Hydro-electric Power Generation Sector
(University of Nairobi,School of Business,, 2013)The purpose of the study was to determine the extent or level of automation, the nature of automation and the effect of automation on operational performance in the Kenyan hydro-electric power sub-sector. The target ... -
Relationship Between Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,School of Economics,, 2013)Energy consumption and economic growth modeling had received a lot of attention following the oil crisis of the 1970‟s. This event led to a new approach of economic growth modeling that included energy as one of the economy‟s ... -
Factors Responsible for Primary School Drop-out Among Boys in Kihara Educational Zone (2003-2012)
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Anthropology Gender and African Studies,, 2011)The importance of education as an agent of socio-economic development cannot be underscored; yet, pupils continue to drop out of primary school despite basic education being free in several nations, including Kenya. ... -
Outsourcing Strategies Adopted by Telecommunication Vendor Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)The rise in globalization has compelled companies to become more competitive. Outsourcing the non core business processes has become a major source of competitive advantage lately. Companies finding an edge in ... -
Performance Measurement Approaches in Public - Private Partnership in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Private Public Partnerships (PPP) are today considered an integral avenue for the pursuit of Kenya’s development agenda. They are seen as a vehicle through which the government encourages and involves the private sector ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Pension Preparedness Among Members of the Informal Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business,, 2013)Saving for old age is one of the most important decisions individuals have to make over their lifespan. It has been found that financial literacy helps individuals plan for their retirement adequately but efforts to test ...
