Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Critical Success Factors of Internationalization of the Major Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The objective of this study was to establish the critical success factors behind the internationalization of the major commercial banks in Kenya. Noting that successful internationalization is not as a result of applying ... -
The Information Content of Mergers and Acquisition Announcement for Listed Companies at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Merger and Acquisitions of relatively large targets are more likely to achieve sizeable operating and financial synergies and economies of scale than small acquisitions, therefore leading to stronger post-acquisition ... -
Determinants of Customer Satisfaction in the Life Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Customer service is an integral part of any life insurance company. It is necessary to identify the key success factors in the life insurance industry, in terms of customer satisfaction, so as to survive the intense ... -
The community awareness and preparedness for floods along the lower Tana River, Tana River County
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Geography And Environmental Studies, 2013-08)This study was undertaken in the Garsen and Wenje Divisions of the lower course of Tana River that is located in Tana River County. Over the time, lower Tana River has experienced flooding events of varying intensities and ... -
Service quality and operational performance of Tour operators in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Service quality is one of the key elements that enable tourism enterprises to gain competitive advantage over others in the industry. The aim of this was to explore the relative significance of service quality components ... -
Welfare Effects of Economic Integration: the Case of Comesa
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)This paper looks at welfare effects of economic integration of COMESA regional bloc. More specifically the study seeks to find out whether COMESA RTA is trade creating or trade diverting. The analysis uses annual data ... -
Operational Challenges Facing Performance of Thermal Power Plants in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The advent of thermal generation of electricity dates back in back in 1996 when aid embargo was imposed in the country a time when draught had almost crippled the economy due to dwindling of hydro power plants to les ... -
Application of Balanced Scorecard in Strategy Implementation at Deloitte & Touche East Africa
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The world is quickly becoming a global village due to corporate transformation. Strategic management provides the only option for firms to respond to such challenges. Research indicates that strategy implementation, rather ... -
The Influence of Information Technology on Strategic Management Practices of Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Companies are in the race for improving their organizational competitiveness in order to compete in the 21st century global market. This market is electronically connected and dynamic in nature. Therefore, companies are ... -
Effects of Central Bank Base Rate on Mortgage Rates of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The factors that determine the mortgage rates of commercial banks are of important concern to the general public, the banking industry and the policy makers at large. The market for mortgage loans is competitive and rates ... -
The Effect of Real Estate Finance Portfolio Size on the Stock Performance of Commercial Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)According to Central Banks of Kenya (CBK) 2010, The Kenyan real estate finance has grown rapidly over recent years in both value of loans and number of loans. The study is set out with the objective of establishing the ... -
Strategic Responses by International Livestock Research Institute to Challenges of Globalization in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Globalization can be understood as a driving force affecting many global issues, from migration to fair trade to debt relief. Globalization has brought with it challenges that have made the local firms in Kenya to devise ... -
The Effects of Financial Fraud and Liquidity on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Bank fraud in Kenya has increased and will continue to increase because it is a part of everyday life. According to data from the Banking Fraud Investigations Department (BFID), Kenyan banks lost KSh1.5 billion (approximately ... -
The Causes of Non-performing Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The objective of the study was to determine the causes of Non-Performing loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya. Non-Performing loans is widely associated with bank failure and financial crises for commercial banks in Kenya. ... -
The Relationship Between Off-balance Sheet Activities and Solvency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between off-balance sheet activities and solvency of commercial banks in Kenya. To facilitate and to achieve the objectives of the study, secondary data was ... -
Relationship Between Interest Rates And Financial Performance Of Firms Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The main purpose of the study was to assess the nature of the relationship between interest rates and financial performance of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study is significant to the government ... -
Factors Influencing Strategies Adopted by Mumtaz Trading and Investment Company Limited in Its Operations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The supply and demand forces in the real estate market are affected by human behaviour and economic activity; this in turn affects the financial performance of properties through rental changes, vacancy rates, operation ... -
The Effect of Capital Structure on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)The objective of this research is to determine if capital structure does have any effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. In most cases, it is expected the capital structure of a firm should have ... -
The Effect of Capital Adequacy Requirements on the Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Recent economic crises have revealed the importance of bank regulations to hedge against the high risk attributed to imbalances in banks’ balance sheets. The most important part of banking regulation is regulation ... -
Entry Strategies Adopted by National Industrial Credit (Nic) Bank in Kenya to Enter Into Other East African Markets
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Increasing trade within the East African region is beginning to drive ever-increasing demand and opportunities for businesses in this region, leading to expansion or reorganization of Kenya-based banks in the region. ...
