Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An Investigation of the Relationship Between Interest Rate and Inflation in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Changes in interest rate have considerable effects on decision making of economic agents and therefore it is one of the main policy variables in macroeconomics. Various factors have influence on interest rate and one of ... -
Green Management Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study is about the relationship between green management practices and supply chain performance among pharmaceutical companies in Kenya. The study had three objectives to achieve: To determine the extent to which green ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Performance and Corporate Social Responsibility for Oil Marketers in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This project attempts to establish the relationship between CSR and financial performance of Oil Marketers in Kenya. The study was conducted in Nairobi in September 2013, and data was collected through Financial Statements ... -
Strategic Factors Affecting Technology Management In Technical Training Institutes In Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The current Technical Education landscape in Kenya is rapidly becoming complex and Technical Training Institutes are facing accelerating technological development and competitiveness. These opportunities need to be ... -
The Role of Kenyan Maize Millers in Ensuring Food Security in East Africa.
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)International business helps in improving economic influence and living standards of nations involved. International trade in agriculture has a potentially important role to play in helping countries to meet their national ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by National Bank of Kenya to Cope With Environmental Changes
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The objective of the study was to determine the competitive strategies adopted by National Bank of Kenya (NBK) to changes in the environment. The research was designed as a case study of National Bank of Kenya. Primary ... -
The Perceived Effectiveness Of Mobile Advertising In Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-08)Mobile advertising is the communication of messages or media content to one or more potential customers who use mobile phone devices. Mobile advertising ranges from simple text messaging to intelligent interactive ad ... -
Factors Considered by Kenyan Commercial Banks in Strategic Positioning
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study’s aim is to determine the factors considered by commercial banks in Kenya in strategic positioning. The contemporary business market and global influence has heightened competition forcing organizations to ... -
Use of performance appraisal in staff training and development at the teachers service commission
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This research study was carried out at Teachers Service Commission. It was established in July 1967 by the Teachers Service Commission Act, Cap 212, Laws of Kenya to perform core teacher management functions of registration, ... -
Factors That Influence Transfer of Skills at Rockefeller Foundation in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)In the world of business, training is often, wholly or partially, unsuccessful because employees are faced with challenges when they turn their attention to transferring their new knowledge to on-the-job performance. This ... -
Perceived Effect of Terms and Conditions of Service on Job Satisfaction Among in-flight Crew in Kenya Airways
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Terms and conditions of service are essential aspects of the employment relationship even though they vary in different organizations. Job satisfaction portrays the level of contentment by an individual as a result of ... -
The Effect of Corporate Taxes on Investment Decisions of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The Kenyan corporate income tax system provides investment incentives that vary across asset types. Do corporations investment choices respond to these differences and if so by how much? This research analyzes the effect ... -
The Effect of Voluntary Disclosure on Stock Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Managers execute their steward role of managing the affairs of the organizations on behalf of the shareholders. They are therefore required to report their conduct and practices to them periodically. To protect the ... -
Participation of Minorities and Marginalised Groups in the Kenyan Economy: Reforming Public Procurement Law
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-11-06)Beginning on the 27th of August 2010, with the promulgation of the Constitution, Parliament has up to five years to enact the general legislation and to institute structures necessary for implementation of the whole ... -
The Validity of Capital Asset Pricing Model: Evidence From the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study tests the validity CAPM in Kenyan Securities market, The Nairobi Securities Exchange. CAPM explains the links present between risk and return in efficient markets. Many investors face the challenge of determining ... -
The Impact of Social Conventions on Community Livelihoods and Vulnerability to Disasters: a Case Study of the Osiligi Maasai Community, Namanga Division, Kajiado County
(University of NairobiDepartment of sociology and social work, 2013-11)Current Statistics indicate an increase in the magnitude, severity and complexity of disasters from community to global level. Some of the factors blamed for this increased magnitude and severity of disasters include: ... -
The Relationship Between Mfi Outreach Services and Financial Sustainability in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The overall objective of the study was to establish the relationship between microfinance outreach and financial sustainability in Kenya. The study specifically aimed at establishing the relationship between breadth of ... -
Queuing Management Practices and Customer Satisfaction Among Mobile Phone Customer Care Centers in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between queuing management practices and customer satisfaction at the customer care centers for the mobile phone providers in Nairobi, and to establish the principles ... -
Diversification As A Strategic Orientation By Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)In today’s business environment, products and services can be rendered obsolete within months and corporate market shares at risk almost on a daily basis, hence the reason why strategic management and diversification are ... -
The Effect of Foreign Exchange Rates on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This research will find out the foreign exchange rates impact on profits, formulating the problem statement of the impact that variations in the exchange rate has in the financial performance of the listed companies in ...
