Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Relationship Between Credit Risk Management Practices and Loans Losses - a Study on Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study investigated the relationship between credit risk management practices and loans losses - a study on commercial banks in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish if there is a relationship between ... -
Addressing the challenge of transferring a writer’s world view: a case study of the translation of the book of Leviticus into Dholuo
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)This study addresses the challenges of transferring the writer’s world view from a source audience to the target audience, especially in cultural themed matters as I take as my case study the translation of the book of ... -
Parameters for a Successful Technology Park: a Comparative Analysis of Konza Ict City and International Best Practices
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The proposed Konza Technology City project by the Kenyan government and vision 2030 has had its fare share of criticism. A major concern has been its controversial cost of 1.2 trillion shillings and whether Kenya is mature ... -
Effects of Supply Chain Integration on Firm Performance in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The effects of supply chain integration on firm performance have received considerable attention from scholars and practitioners. The extant literature is largely driven by the typical view that a greater level of integration ... -
Strategic Responses of First Assurance Company Limited to Competative Environment of the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The insurance industry in Kenya has enjoyed increased growth. However, challenges for the insurance remains largely unchanged in the form of low insurance penetration and density. The insurance penetration in Kenya is very ... -
Religious Organization in Peacemaking: the Role of Ncck in Management of Electoral Violence in Kenya, 2007-2008
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)Kenya witnessed violent post- electoral conflict in 2007-2008 periods. Violence arose out of dispute electoral outcome and it took the intervention of the third parties to settle the conflict. Among the parties involved ... -
Employee Perception of the Effectiveness of Occupational Stress Management Programmes at the Safaricom Call Centre
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Occupational stress is manifested in the physiological and emotional responses that occur when employees are unable to cope with the work life imbalances. Work challenges can have positive or negative impact on employee ... -
Forms of online marketing: the case of three Kenyan Publishers
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-11)This study investigated the various forms of online marketing available to publishers in Kenya. The target population under this study was three publishing companies (purposively selected) in the publishing industry in ... -
Strategic Issue Management Practices at the Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic issue management is the systematic organizational environmental surveillance and filtering processes embedded in the organizational structure. The objective of the study was to establish the strategic issue ... -
Business Process Re-engineering Implementation and Organizational Performance: the Case of Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The study sought to establish factors for successful implementation of business process reengineering initiatives and determine the impact of the success factors on the performance at Kenya Revenue Authority. Emphasis ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Public and Private Hospitals in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategy implementation is an area in business strategic thought that has traditionally suffered from a lack of interest. Commonly, businesses expect business thought to deliver the up to date trends within business practice ... -
Mergers and Acquisitions as an Entry Strategy by Major Banks in Kenya to Expand in the East African Market
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The major banks based in Kenya have embarked on an aggressive expansion to the East Africa market with the sole purpose of taping into the larger market. These banks have adopted different entry strategies in these markets ... -
Strategic Alliance Implemetation Between Nation Media Group and Media24 of South Africa
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic alliances have gained popularity in the recent decades and has become increasingly favorable choice for companies that intend to achieve competitive advantage over rival firms so as to make a stand in the global ... -
The Role of Cash Transfer Programmes in Promoting Social Cohesion in the Turkana Community: the Case of Hunger Safety Net Programme (Hsnp), Turkana, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology & Social Work, 2013-11)Cash transfer (CT), a mechanism for the provision of cash payments directly to the very poor, are increasingly perceived as an effective tool for poverty alleviation especially among vulnerable groups. We are living in a ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at K-rep Bank of Kenya Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategies are critical in organization functioning, but whereas most organizations have good strategies, successful strategy implementation remains a major challenge in the strategy process. The Strategy implementation ... -
Challenges Faced by Telephone Companies in Kenya in Outsourcing Services
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Outsourcing has emerged as a core strategy that businesses use to improve their competitive advantage. However, outsourcing has been faced with challenges that threaten its success. The objective of the study was to ... -
Adoption of Mergers and Acquisitions as a Strategic Approach by Cfc Stanbic Holdings in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The objective of this study was to establish the factors influencing the performance of mergers and acquisitions of international companies in Kenya in the case of CFC Stanbic Holdings limited. The specific objectives ... -
The Relationship Between Liquidity Risk and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Liquidity risk is considered as one of the serious concern and challenge for the modern era banks. A bank having good asset quality, strong earnings and sufficient capital may fail if it is not maintaining adequate ... -
Challenges of implementing customer relationship management systems in electronic media houses, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)In order to respond to the market demand, modern organizations have taken up Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems. This study sought to identify the challenges of implementing Customer Relationship Management ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on Dividend Policy of Publicly Quoted Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Dividend policies are one of the most issues in modern corporate finance. There were many researchers like Harry DeAngela, Linda DeAngela & Douglas J Skinner who have provided insights, theoretical as well as empirical, ...
