Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Mobile Termination Rates Regulation and Competitive Strategies of the Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The prices that mobile telephone operators charge other network operators to terminate calls on their network have become a highly contentious issue among regulators worldwide. The objective of this study was to investigate ... -
The Effect of Demographic Characteristics on Investor Behaviour at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-09)Traditionally investors have been viewed as economically rational individuals who make decisions based on all available information. Most recent studies propose that investors are irrational and systematically over react ... -
Strategic Management Practices And Performance Of Large Pharmaceutical Firms In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic management practices bring to life strategic plans in organizations thus determining the achievement of desired outcomes by firms in any industry. These practices determine successful implementation or failure ... -
Information Technology Conceptualization and Performance in Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)It has been matter of concern for firms in making decisions to invest or not to invest in Information Technology (IT) to provide improvements in productivity and business efficiency. There is no conclusive evidence that ... -
The Relationship Between Chairmanship and Ceo Changes and Stock Return of the Manufacturing Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Finance And Accounting University Of Nairobi, 2013-11)Directorship in any organization determines the direction that the company takes which affect its profitability and general operations. When directors change in an organization the company shares at the stock market ... -
Relationship Between Efficiency and Board Composition of Water Services Providers: a Case Study of Athi Water Services Board
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-08)The water sector plays a vital role in the viability of different sectors of the economy however access to water is key issue in many developing countries Kenya included. Reliable and adequate access to water is critical ... -
Strategic control systems in strategy implementation and financial performance of Bamburi cement limited, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-09)Bamburi Cement Limited (BCL) continues to publish impressive financial results despite heightened competitive and cost pressures in Kenya's cement industry. It is in the backdrop of a turbulent business environment that ... -
Challenges of Implementing Workforce Diversity Policies in Kenyan Public Universities
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Diversity management in multicultural workforce environment is increasingly becoming an important issue for most organizations in the era of globalization and increasing complexity of jobs arising from technology advancement. ... -
Effect of Credit Information Sharing on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-09)ABSTRACT This study was set out to establish the effects of credit information sharing on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. It sought to determine the effects Credit Reference Bureaus have in relation ... -
Driving Forces for Foreign Direct Investment by Beiersdorf East Africa Limited in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Foreign direct investment (FDI) occurs when a firm invests directly in facilities to produce or market a product in a foreign country. FDI takes on two forms, the first is green investment, which involves establishing a ... -
Employee Perception of Effectiveness of Motivation Programmes for Generation Y Employees in Sarova Chain of Hotels
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)As organizations endeavour to motivate their employees to improve their effectiveness and efficiency, there is an innovative generation of employees entering the workforce with new expectations – Generation Y; and the ways ... -
The Relationship Between Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
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Managing Terrorism in the Horn of Africa: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-09)This study probes the various efforts instituted by Kenya to manage the challenge of terrorism in the country. The study further analyses the success and failure of these counterterrorism measures and seeks to identify the ... -
The Challenges Faced by Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat in the Implementation of the Kenya Vision 2030 Strategy
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategy implementation is the translation of the chosen strategy into organizational action aimed at achieving organizational objectives. Strategy implementation definitions may sound easy although in reality successful ... -
The Role of Provincial Administration in Managing Conflicts in Kenya, (1963-2010).
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-09)The purpose of the research project was to investigate on the role of the provincial administration in managing conflicts in Kenya. The study was selected because of the maladaptive behavior commonly portrayed by the ... -
The Effect of Ownership Structure and Corporate Governance on Capital Structure Decisions of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The research was undertaken in order to understand the effect of ownership structure and corporate governance on the capital structures of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study was guided by the following ... -
Government Size and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Economics,, 2013-11)The goal of the study was to establish causal link between the size of the government and economic growth in Kenya. The two variables were represented by the final general government consumption expenditure and gross ... -
Response Strategies To Fraud By The Listed Commercial Banks In Kenya
(School of Business, 2013-10)The threat of fraud to banks emanates from both their internal and external environments. Fraud has been and continuous to be a major risk facing banks in Kenya. It is a subject that receives wide coverage in the Kenyan ... -
Employee Performance Management Practices in East Africa Breweries Limited Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Performance Management is a key business tool for organizations that have activities that recur. This is a very vital ingredient in the realization of the firm’s established objectives and goals. The objective of this ... -
Relationship Between Revenue Mobilization and Performance of Local Authorities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Local revenues are defined as subtotal of all categories collected from a number of sources like market dues, fines and penalties and parking fees.Revenue receipts are divided into tax revenue and non-tax revenue which ...
