Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Factors Affecting Management of Change in the Road Agencies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Change management is a structured and systematic approach to achieving a sustainable change in human behavior within an organization. Change process in organizations usually happens due to the awareness of the need for ... -
The Effect of Credit Reference Bureaus on the Level of Non- Performing Loans in the Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Lending is the main activity of commercial banks in Kenya. However, Non-Performing loans have caused significant losses to the banks. As a result of the banking failures experienced in Kenya and to find a way forward to ... -
Impact of Play Materials on Social Emotional Development of Pre-school Children in Ngewa Zone, Kiambu County
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Educational Communication And Technology Of University Of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this study was to find out the Impact of play materials on social emotional development of preschool children in Ngewa Zone, Kiambu County. The objectives included identifying the types of play materials ... -
Internal TQM drivers for performance improvement among small-scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Internal TQM drivers as a management approach contribute to long–term success through customer satisfaction. In a TQM effort, all members of an organization participate in improving processes, products, services, and the ... -
Operational Challenges In The Implementation Of E-banking At The National Bank Of Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The banking industry locally and internationally has continued to embrace adoption and implementation of E-banking products and services given the discussed benefits that arise, such as lowering operations cost quick and ... -
Strategic Knowledge Transfer as a Source of Competitiveness at Kenya Power
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Organizations resource and knowledge are claimed to be a source to which a company’s competitive advantage emanates especially in the present day business environment that is characterized by constantly challenging ... -
Application of innovation strategies to create a sustainable competitive advantage at the National Bank of Kenya Limited
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)An organization which is serious about competing in the fast changing markets with fast changing technology must make things happen, it must innovate. Competitive advantage is the heart of a firm’s performance in a competitive ... -
Supplier Relationship Management and Supply Chain Performance in Alcoholic Beverage Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) plays a pivotal role in reduction of costs and increased efficiency in the supply chain function. Supplier relationship management is the business process that provides the structure ... -
Key success factors and competitive advantage of deposit taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Competition in the 21st century’s global economy is complex, challenging, and filled with competitive opportunities and threats. It exerts pressure on firms to be proactive and to formulate successful strategies that ... -
The role of Somali women in conflict: the case of the Degodia and Ajuran Clans of Wajir County, 1964-1984
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-11)A common assertion is that women are victims during conflict. Although often suggested, women are not always victims. Sometimes they take part in the conflict yet this claim has received little scrutiny. Hence, this study ... -
Information and Communications Technology and Operational Efficiency in Supermarkets in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The aim of this research was to find out the role of various ICT applications in the improvement of operational efficiency for supermarkets in Nairobi. It aimed to answer the questions of ICT applications that are adopted ... -
The Effect of Bond Issues on the Stock Price Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The corporate bond market in Kenya currently accounts for barely 10% of all bond transactions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The objective of this study was to establish the effect of bond issues on the performance ... -
Strategic Responses To Changes In The External Environment In The Implementation Of Kenya Vision 2030 By Kenya Tourism Government Agencies
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study set out to establish how the Tourism Government Agencies had responded to changes in the external environment in the implementation of the Kenya Vision 2030 by the tourism Government Agencies. In order to address ... -
The Effect of Political Risk on Exchange Rates in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Recently, exchange rate and political risk are highly addressed by international economics literature as the factors playing an important role in the world economy. Political risk is often referred as an indicator of ... -
The Relationship Between Size and Cost Efficiency of Saccos With Front Office Service Activity in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Most studies in cost efficiency in the financial services sector have been dominated by commercial Banks with very few having been conducted on other financial services sectors. The objective of the study was to investigate ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Shareholder Value for Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Decision making on capital structure is one of the most challenging and difficult issues facing the companies. The capital structure of a company is a combination of debt and shareholders equities. Empirical research has ... -
Relationship Between Transfer Pricing Techniques and Their Level of Implementation: a Case of Multinational Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)A study conducted by Lantz (2009) stated that there are a number of administrative challenges that are faced in the implementation of transfer pricing techniques some of which include transfer pricing risks which are among ... -
Democratic Transition in East Africa (a Case Study of Uganda)
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-09)The process of democratization in Uganda has been very slow despite a return of relative order in the country since 1986. There is need for an assessment to be carried on the Ugandan society to determine the internal and ... -
The effect of financing sources on real estate development in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the sources of financing real estate in Kenya. In specific terms the study reviewed whether financing in the real estate originates from; mortgage financing, savings, venture ... -
Effect Of Funding Sources On Financial Sustainability Of Water Sector Instituitions In Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The rapid expansion of the water sector in recent years has made financing mix or capital structure an issue of growing importance. There is, however, a lack of academic study on the funding sources of Water Sector ...
