Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The validity of fama and french three factor model: evidence from the Nairobi securities exchange
(School of Business, 2013-07)Since investment returns reflects the degree of risk involved in an investment, investors need to be able to determine how much of a return is appropriate for a given risk. A number of models have been used to determine ... -
Relationship between financial innovations and financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study sought to investigate the relationship between financial innovations and financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. A descriptive survey was carried out on all the 47 insurance companies registered ... -
Response strategies adopted by Taifa sacco society limited to changes in its external environment
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)The operations of any organization are affected by influences emanating from both internal and external environment. Most of those from the internal environment are effectively addressed by the management. However, the ... -
Relationship Between Financial Reporting and Analysis Practices and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Finance And Accounting, 2013-11)Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in any economy through generation of employment, contributing to the growth of Gross Domestic Production (GDP), embarking on innovations and stimulating of ... -
The relationship between internal audit independence and corporate governance among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Internal audit is a subject that has been studied by scholars on various aspects. Some of the main areas of focus have been: the audit board committee function; risk management and internal audit; internal audit and ... -
The influence of enterprise risk management on strategic management process of Kenya Power And Lighting Company Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)In the present day business context, all business entities need to prepare themselves to cope with crises unlike in an ideal world where managers would identify all possible threats that could happen to them and thus ... -
Small-scale farmers’ perceptions and adaptation measures to climate change in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Centre for Advanced Studies in Environmental Law and Policy, 2013-11)Climate variability and change is affecting weather patterns and seasonal shifts with serious repercussions on rural households. Semi arid environments such as Kitui County, are extremely vulnerable to climate change because ... -
The extent of application of human resource development and knowledge management at Karatina University
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study presents findings on the extent of application of human resource development in knowledge management at Karatina University. The analysis was done using content analysis. The data was obtained from Senior ... -
The effect of financial innovations on the competitiveness of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Improvement of financial innovations is widely recognized as one of the essential elements in strengthening the competitiveness of an entity. A sharp acceleration in the pace of innovation, deregulation and structural ... -
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) adoption and its effect on organizational performance – a survey of listed firms on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-10)The need for strong IT governance has been recognized since the advent of IT itself. Methods and frameworks to support this have existed for decades, albeit never really attracting global following or mass media interest. ... -
The effect of corporate governance practices on financial performance of small-holder tea companies
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The study sought and analyzed the effect of corporate governance practices on financial performance of small-holder tea factory companies is attributed to 60% of the Kenyan tea hence a major contributor to the economic ... -
International child protection: The case of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Syria and Kenya, 2001- 2012
(University of Nairobi,Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies,, 2013-11)International child protection has been a subject of debate and concern since the 1920s after the First Word War. This motivated the drafting and adoption of the first international law on child rights, the Declaration on ... -
Strategic issue management practices of savings and credit cooperative societies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study focused on Strategic Issue Management (SIM) practices by Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Mombasa County in Kenya. Strategic Issue Management specialises in detecting surprise developments in the ... -
The effect of adoption of computerized auditing on audit quality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-10)The role of the computer has expanded greatly in many types of businesses and throughout many areas of those businesses. Audit firms have begun to integrate the computer into many more areas than just the standard use ... -
Implementation of diversification strategy at Kenya Power And Lighting Company Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Changes in the environment play a great role in the development of an organization‟s overall strategies. Diversification is a corporate strategy that allows the organization to enter lines of business that are different ... -
Analysis of the determinants of foreign direct investment in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been recognized as an important resource for economic growth and, therefore, economic development. However, this is realized within a set of variables that determine its inflow into a ... -
The relationship between intrinsic and market values of listed companies in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The objective of the study was to establish whether there exists any relationship between the intrinsic and market values of listed firms in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Market value is the price at which a stock would ... -
Strategic Change Management In Childfund Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Organizational change management is normally eminent in all types of organizations irrespective of their form during their lifetime. The research objective was to determine the context, nature and practices of strategic ... -
The effects of budgeting process on financial performance of commercial and manufacturing parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)The budgeting process in any organization forms an integral part of any management process. The ways of generating and utilizing the revenue in the firm will give a roadmap of achieving the organizational objectives. The ... -
The Effect Of Debt Financing On Firm Profitabilty Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The effect of debt financing on firm profitability is of considerable importance to all firms. Banks are especially sensitive to changes in financial leverage due to their low level of equity capital to total assets. ...
