Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Non-performing Loans on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Nonperforming loans have got an effect on not only the financial institutions but on the entire economy.When non-performing loans continue to increase over time,it makes it difficult for financial institutions including ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Bank of India, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The choice of a competitive strategy is critical for the survival and success of any company. According to Thompson, Strickland and Gamble (2008), the main objective of competitive strategy is to knock the socks off ... -
Sustainable Governance for Artisanal Sand Mining - Case of Kangonde Location, Masinga District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental studies, 2013)Artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) contribute significantly to the creation of mineral wealth. The activity is very significant, in job creation and poverty alleviation in the rural areas, though this come with a number ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices and Challenges at Safaricom Limited, Kenya
(University Of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic management is all about identifying and embedding in the organization those changes that will ensure the long-term survival in the organization. Systematic methods are therefore needed to ensure that an organization ... -
The Role of Non-governmental Organizations in Promoting Diplomacy in Kenya: Case of Africa Peace
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-10)This study broadly examines NGOs as non state actors in diplomacy. It examines in general NGOs activities and diplomacy in Kenya both pre and post independence and narrows down to contributions of NGO activities to ... -
Mergers and Acquistions as an Entry Strategy by Cfc Stanbic Bank in the Kenyan Market
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The purpose of the study was to determine how mergers and acquisitions were used as an entry strategy by CFC Stanbic bank in the Kenyan market. The research design used in the study was case study. The researcher used ... -
New Product Development Process in the Cement Industry: Case of Savannah Cement Limited, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)roduct Development is an important business process for every technology driven company in its bid to secure future growth and sustained success in the marketplace. As the forces of global competition and consumer ... -
The Effect of Privatisation on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Hongo (2006) while looking at the effect of privatization rate on SOE financial performance where she found that the rate has no effect also observed that no study had been undertaken in Kenya on the effect of privatization ... -
An Analysis of the Portrayal of Somalia in the Kenyan Print Media From 2010 to 2013: a Study of the Daily Nation and Standard Newspapers
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2013)This study examines the portrayal of Somalia by the Kenyan print media for a period of three years. It is expected that the coverage by the two Kenyan newspapers under study, the Daily Nation and The Standard, would be ... -
The Impact of Bonus Issue on Share Prices of Companies Quoted in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-11)This study intended to examine the impact of bonus issue on share prices in order to test the semi strong form of market efficiency. Event study methodology was employed in this study. The question of whether the announcement ... -
Women Participation in Conflict Management and Peace Building in Baragoi Samburu County
(University of Nairobi.,Institute Of Anthropology, Gender And African Studies, 2013-11)This study was concerned with investigating women participation in conflict management and peace building in Baragoi Samburu County. The study was carried out in Baragoi Samburu County. The study objectives were; To ... -
Challenges faced by Kenyan manufacturers in outsourcing inputs from low cost international markets
(School of Business, 2013-11)Much of the previous research into the international outsourcing manufacturers has been done, however, not much study has focused on local challenges of international outsourcing by manufacturers in Kenya. This study ... -
The Role and Challenges of the United Nations Security Council in Promoting Global Peace
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)As it is well known, the UN was formed after the Second World War primarily, among other reasons to maintain international peace and security. The founders of the UN had not foreseen the possibility of engaging in Peace ... -
The Influence of Entreprenuarial Personality, Human Capital and Entry Barriers on Performance of Entreprenuers in the Informal Transport Business in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Entrepreneurship is believed to be the driving force behind economic and social development of nations. In today‘s capitalistic system, entrepreneurs make an accelerated contribution to the economic growth and development ... -
Employee Perception of Change Management Practices at Kenya Commercial Bank Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The change management process in any organization normally happens due to the awareness of the need for change. Organizational change is a socially constructed reality with negotiated meaning as outcomes of power relationships ... -
Adoption of Agency Banking by Equity Bank Kenya Limited in Its International Business Operations
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-10)Agency banking took effect in Kenya in May 2010 after the publication of prudential guidelines by the Central Bank of Kenya. Agency banking has been practiced in a number of countries such as Brazil, Columba, Pakistan, ... -
Political Conflict Coverage: a Case Study of the Print Media Coverage of the Mombasa Republican Council (Mrc)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)This study sought to analyses the print media coverage of the Mombasa Republican Council in the period ahead of the March 4, 2013 General Elections. It was an assessment of the effectiveness of the execution of the ... -
The Effect of Terrorism on Kenyans Security Market (the Case of the Nairobi Securities Exchange)
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 20-2-12)The stock market plays a critical role in the national economy since it facilitates fundraising activities, trade, investment and economic growth and development. An understanding of all the factors that affect its ... -
Quality Drivers, Managerial Focus, Customer Perception and Satisfaction in Large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)This study evaluated the influence of managerial focus and customer perception on the relationship between quality drivers and customer satisfaction within large Maize Flour Mills in Nairobi. Quality drivers included product ... -
Strategies adopted by professional examination bodies in Kenya to gain competitive advantage
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-11)In the formulation an organization corporate strategy, researchers have emphasized the importance of fitting or aligning the organization's strategy with an appraisal of the firm’s internal and external assessment of ...
