Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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To Investigate the Effects of Working Capital Management on Corporate Profitability Among Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)To overcome competition in a very complex environment, few companies have been able to use the optimization of working capital as a real competitive advantage to leverage profit motivated the study with the objective of ... -
An Assessment of the Transitional Justice Mechanisms in Post Conflict Society: a Case Study of the East Africa Community
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Diplomacy And International Studies, 2013)The main objective of this study was to Assess theTransitional Justice Mechanisms In Post Conflict Societies, the case study of the East Africa Community. The research investigated the transitional justice sources from ... -
The Extent of Financial Market Integration Among Member States of the East African Community
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The countries of the East African Community (EAC partner countries) are aiming for full economic integration. To this end, they have recently ratified the Common Market Protocol and attention is now turning to monetary and ... -
The Contribution of the Roman Catholic Church Towards Democratization in Tanzania, 1961-2010; a Case Study of Mkolani Ward in Nyamagana District
(University of NairobiDepartment of History and Archaeology, 2013-08)This study examined the contribution of the Roman Catholic Church towards democratization in Tanzania between 1961 and 2010 with a focus on Mkolani ward in Nyamagana district. The study discovered that the Church played ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Information Sharing, Loan Book Size And Non Performing Loans Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Commercial banks share information as a credit risk mitigation measure. Theory predicts that information sharing among lenders attenuates adverse selection and moral hazard, and can therefore increase lending and reduce ... -
Maintenance Practices and Power Plants Operational Performance in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)This research was carried out on the maintenance practices and the operational performance in the state and privately owned electric power suppliers in Kenya. The study was a cross-sectional survey. Data was collected ... -
The Effect of Interest Rates on Property Prices in the Kenyan Real Estate Market
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The real estate market in Kenya has experienced rising property prices which have brought about an escalation in housing affordability problem with few Kenyans able to afford their own homes. This study seeks to establish ... -
Operations Competitive Priorities And Performance Of Multinational Corporations In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The main aim of the project report was to investigate on operations competitive priorities and performance of MNCs in Kenya; where the findings from the study may particularly be useful in providing additional knowledge ... -
The Effects of Microfinance Act 2006 on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This paper analyses the effects of regulatory and supervisory framework on the financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya. It starts by considering literature on both regulation and financial performance. ... -
Effects of accounting variables on profitability and stock returns of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study was meant to establish whether accounting variables can be used in explaining the profitability and stock returns of sample companies that are also listed at the NSE. Financial reports were obtained from the ... -
Strategies Adopted by Liberian Bank for Development and Investment to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Most businesses find themselves in highly competitive environment coupled with uncertainty and volatility. The need to remain profitable in such environments vis-à-vis the increased competition in the banking industry has ... -
Effects of Technological Innovations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Banking technology is generally a bundle or package of different technological elements such as improved varieties of products and services (processes). Implementation of information technology and communication ... -
Outsourcing and Customer Satisfaction in Kenya Power Nairobi Region
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between outsourcing and customer satisfaction in the organizations. Specifically the study sought to determine the relationship between contracted services, outsourcing ... -
The Adoption of Virtual Learning Environments by Academic Staff of University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Higher Learning educational institutions in this modern age and time are now faced with the challenge of a consistently growing demand for places in various academic programs. Most institutions of higher learning around ... -
The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The general benefits of foreign direct investment (FDI) for emerging economies are well documented. Given the appropriate host-country policies and a basic level of development, various studies show that FDI results in ... -
The Effects of Financial Liberalisation in Economic Development in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Financial liberalization in Kenya is much more recent. Ceilings on bank lending rates were not removed until July 1991. The central bank continued to announce guidelines for the sectoral composition of bank credit expansion, ... -
Determinants of Efficiency of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The most important aspect of running a business is how well you are running the business. An efficient business will show increased profitability with less input of resources. Therefore, to keep pace in an increasingly ... -
The Relationship Between Public Expenditure Composition and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Existing studies on the relationship between public expenditure and economic growth have shown conflicting results over time. This means that there is no clear explanation for this relationship. Kenya has also ... -
The Effect of Electronic Tax Registers on Value Added Tax Administration in Kenya; a Case Study of Hotels in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study aimed at assessing The Effect of Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs) in Value Added Tax administration in Kenya. The study sought to determine how ETRs have aided in administration of VAT by Kenya Revenue Authority. ... -
Relationship Between Domestic Debt and Interest Rate in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The study sought to determine the relationship between domestic debt and interest rate in Kenya. There is limited empirical literature on the relationship between domestic debt and interest rate, this study seeks to fill ...
