Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Forecasting Patient Needs in a Donor Funded Health Care Project in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-12)Forecasts are crucial for practically all economic and business decisions. The focus of this research paper is in the area of forecasting. The purpose of a forecast is to reduce the range of uncertainty within which ... -
Investor Sentiment and Equity Markets: Evidence From Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Economics, 2013-11)This study investigated the relationship between investor sentiment and performance of quoted equities in Kenya. The study has three specific objectives which include; to determine the relationship between investor ... -
The Effect of Fraud Risk Management Strategies on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Finance And Accounting University Of Nairobi, 2013)Previous research studies have been conducted on fraud risk assessment, strategic responses to fraud risks and on fraud investigative and detective frameworks to enhance mitigation measures to curb fraud losses that have ... -
E-banking Technology in Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study sought to relate factors affecting adoption as well as the implementation of E-banking in Kenyan banking industry with specific reference to the commercial banks. The study used a sample of 86 respondents and ... -
Strategies Adopted By Platinum Credit Limited In Kenya To Manage Digital Data
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to establish strategies adopted by platinum credit limited to manage digital data. The research design used in this study was a case study and primary data was collected by the use of interview ... -
Humanitarian Intervention And Its Relationship With Responsibility To Protect In East Africa
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-11)Humanitarian intervention lies at the fault‐line in international relations between the principles of international law and state sovereignty on the one hand, and morality and the protection of human rights on the other. ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Working Capital of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Effective corporate governance practices in an organization ensure that its resources are managed in a manner that will lead to a better performance. The management of working capital is such a resource that effective ... -
The Effect of Basel Ii Accord on Capital Adequacy of Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Effects of Internal Controls on Financial Performance of Technical Training Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study investigated and sought to establish the relationship between internal control systems and financial performance in Technical Training Institutions in Kenya. Internal controls were looked at from the perspective ... -
The valuation of foreign currency options in Kenya under stochastic volatility
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The main objective of this research project is to show how foreign currency options can be valued in Kenya under stochastic volatility and also to come up with a model for predicting variance and volatility of exchange ... -
The relationship between government investment in infrastructure and economic growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Core economic infrastructure in the areas of energy, transportation, and water and sewerage – has always played important roles in maintaining economic performance. However, the rate of public investment in these core areas ... -
Implementation challenges of technology as a change management programme at Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic change has become a constant phenomenon which must be attended to and managed properly if an organization is to survive the challenges posted by huge competition following increased globalization and liberalization ... -
Operational response strategies to payment card fraud by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the operational response strategies to payment card fraud by commercial banks in Kenya. The objectives were two fold, namely: to determine the operational response strategies used ... -
The impact of price regulation on the profitability of oil marketing companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Kenya experienced sharp increase in prices of petroleum products between 2007 and 2010. It was observed that oil firms were taking advantage of international price changes to exploit the public. Due to the public outcry ... -
Perceived relationship between organizational culture and motivation of paralegal staff at the Kenya judiciary
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The Kenyan Judiciary’s mandate is to administer justice expeditiously to all. Over the years, the Judiciary has experienced massive decline in public confidence due to the manner in which it executes its core mandate. The ... -
Translation of Neologisms: a Case Study of Gĩkũyũ Radio Broadcast
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Linguistics And Languages, 2013)This study is about evaluation of translation of neologisms in Gĩkũyũ radio broadcasts as they are translated by Gĩkũyũ radio presenters. In view of this study, neologisms are words which were not initially part of the ... -
Diversification Strategy Used by Commercial Banks in Kenya as a Means of Gaining Sustainable Competitive Advantage
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategy has been a game which has been put forth by banks to ensure they are ahead of the pack. Diversification as a strategy has meant that organizations make use of existing resources to expand the business into new ... -
Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Among Public Secondary School Teachers in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The relevance of job satisfaction and employee commitment is very crucial to the long run growth of any educational system around the world. It probably ranks alongside professional knowledge and skills, Centre competencies, ... -
An Investigation Into the Issues Influencing the Use of Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks in Kenya, a Case Study of Siaya County
(University of NairobiSchool of Built Environment, 2013)This research report presents a survey study done to investigate issues contributing to the uptake of ISSB technology in Kenya, and in particular Siaya county. The literature review revealed that, a number of factors ... -
An Investigation of Urban Heat Island Phenomenon in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Geography And Environmental Studies, 2013-05)The Urban Heat Island phenomenon is a widely documented subject of inadvertent climate modification associated with the rapid development and growth of urban settlements in the 21st century. Whereas the phenomenon is well ...
