Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A Survey of Internationalization of Women-owned Enterprises in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)In the current era, technological advancements, declining trade barriers among others are driving the world economy to become more and more integrated and this rapid globalization is enabling women enterprises to become ... -
The information content of the introduction of derivative trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study sought to analyse the information content on derivatives trading announcement at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The target population of the study were the companies traded in the NSE between 2012 and 2013 ... -
A Semantic Analysis of Kisukuma Spatial Prepositions Using Image Schema Theory
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Linguistics And Language, 2013)This study is based on a semantic analysis of Kisukuma spatial prepositions using image schema theory. Kimunasukuma dialect was used throughout in the analysis of this work. It was established that some of the ... -
E-learning Readiness Assessment Model in Kenyas’ Higher Education Institutions: a Case Study of University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)In order to benefit from eLearning, institutions of higher learning should conduct considerable up-front analysis to assess their eLearning readiness. Studies show that there are numerous models that have been developed, ... -
The Determinants of Deficit Financing in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Fiscal deficits have attracted a great deal of attention over the past few decades. This is so because it has been blamed for most of the challenges that beset the developing countries such as high inflation rates, over ... -
Effects of government expenditure, taxes and inflation on economic growth in Kenya: a disaggregated time series analysis
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of taxes, inflation and government expenditure on economic growth in Kenya. The study sought to establish the effect of taxes on economic growth, the effect of inflation ... -
Relationship between growth in bank lending and inflation in Kenya 2000-2010
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)This paper seeks to investigate the relationship between the growth of bank lending and inflation rate in Kenya for the period 2000- 2010. The investigation primarily relies on Central bank data for this period. The ... -
Efficacy of the Public Procurement Law in the University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of the Public Procurement Law in the University of Nairobi. The specific objectives were to determine organizational factors that affect effective implementation ... -
The Challenges of Housing Development for the Low Income Population in Kenya; a Case of Eldoret Town
(University of NairobiSchool Of Built Environment, 2013)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of housing development for the low income population in Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to identify the motivation behind the players in the housing ... -
Factors Influencing Procurement Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Mathioya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This research project sought to establish the factors that were influencing the kind of procurement practices being employed by the public secondary schools in Mathioya district. The specific objectives of the study were ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Many firms especially in the insurance industry make use of financial innovation strategies to keep pace with changing environments. This study, involved determining the causal effect of financial innovation (the independent ... -
The effect of technological innovation on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Technological innovation is, currently, recognized as one of the key factors on the firms’ competitive advantage as well as a critical element in improving the economic and financial results of firms. Indeed, increased ... -
Employees’ Perception of Staff Appraisal in Public Organisations: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology And Social Work, 2013)The topic of this study was Employees’ Perception of Performance Appraisal: A Case Study of the University of Nairobi. Despite the fact that various studies exist on performance appraisal, none has specifically explored ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Corporate Taxes for Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study aims at finding out the relationship between capital structure and corporate taxes for companies listed in Nairobi Security Exchange. Capital structure refers to the combination of debt and equity capital that ... -
Real-time Information Processing and Supply Chain Optimization Among Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Real-time information processing is a management slogan that is spreading across organizations like bush fire. Some companies have implemented the use of real-time information processing and have reaped from what they ... -
Effects of Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions on the Value of the Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)This dissertation is a study on the effects of cross border mergers and acquisitions on the value of listed companies in Kenya. The study was undertaken to establish why organizations undertake the inorganic mode of expansion ... -
The Effect of Interest Rates Volatility on the Growth of Real Estate Market in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of the study was to portray the effect of interest rates volatility on the growth of real estate market in Kenya. The real estate sector being one of the major sectors of the economy in Kenya has been largely ... -
Effects of Unsecured Commercial Bank Loans on Services Offered by Saccos With Fosas in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-08)Competition in the financial sector in Kenya is growing more intense and fierce. Saccos have operated a closed-shop type of business enjoying almost monopoly power on its market niche of teachers without any competition ... -
Outsourcing as a strategy for competitive advantage by Barclays bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Outsourcing is the practice of contracting people from outside the organization to provide specific services. Outsourcing as a strategy is not a new concept in the business world as most organizations outsource most of ... -
Challenges of Slum Upgrading for Urban Informal Settlements; Case of Soweto East Village in Kibera Informal Settlements, City of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of The Built Environment, 2013)The increased development of informal settlements will be the dominant form of urbanization in most developing countries. Rapid urbanization and its related consequences have been difficult to handle and manage, ...
