Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Bankruptcy Prediction of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Businesses are enterprises which produce goods or render services for profit motive. To be able to predict the financial soundness of a business has led to many research works. Financial ratios are a key indicator of ... -
Effect of Strategic Leadership on the Performance of Commercial and Financial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study aimed at establishing the effect of strategic leadership on performance of commercial and financial State Corporations in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was used. The target population consisted of all the ... -
The Effects of Portfolio Management Strategies on Financial Performance of Investments Companies in Kenya: a Case Study of Centum Investments
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The aim of this study was to establish portfolio management strategies used by Centum Investments and to determine the effects of portfolio management strategies on financial performance of Centum investments. Data was ... -
Refugee Challenges and Coping Mechanisms: Case of Ethiopian Refugees in Eastleigh, Nairobi: 1974-2012
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Refugeehood either due to armed conflict or other forms of displacement is a traumatic condition especially when the refugees do not foresee an end to their displacement in the near future. Living away from ones ancestral ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Financial Performance: a Study of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The aim of the research was to find out the nature of relationship between corporate governance and financial performance of registered insurance companies in Kenya.The study aimed at establishing how the number of directors, ... -
The Effect of Exchange Rate Volatility on Inflation Rates in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Exchange rate stability is one of the main factors that promote total investment, price stability and stable economic growth. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of exchange rate volatility on ... -
Effect of Electronic Banking on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The main objective of this study was to find out the effect of electronic banking on financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions. Specifically, this study examined the adoption of automated teller ... -
Procurement Performance Measurement in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Procurement encompasses the whole process of acquiring property and/or services. Sound public procurement policies and practices are among the essential elements of good governance. Performance measurement is crucial in ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance Practices and Dividend Payout of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study has been conducted to investigate the relationship between corporate governance practices on the dividend payout of commercial banks in Kenya. The study considered a functional form relationship between corporate ... -
The relationship between oil price volatility and economic growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)More recently, the research emphasis has broadened to include not only the effects of changes in oil price level (mean price in a given period), but also the effects of price volatility (standard deviation in a given period) ... -
Effect of Bancassuarance on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Over the past decades, fundamental changes in the industry of financial intermediation, such as deregulation and advances in technology, had a visible impact on the provision of financial services. Deregulation, in various ... -
The Effect of Diaspora Remittances on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)A booming interest in the topic of Diaspora remittances has developed over the past few years on the part of academics, donors, international financial institutions, commercial banks, money transfer operators, microfinance ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Firms in Elevator Industry in Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of supply chain management practices on performance of Elevator firms in Kenya. A descriptive research design was used to establish the effect of supply chain management ... -
Effect of Financial Innovations on the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-09)Commercial Banks in Kenya have tried to develop financial products tailored for Small and medium enterprises in a bid to grow profitability while reducing financial inaccessibility for this enterprises. This has however ... -
Peace Education and Social Transformation: an Analysis of Kenya’s Post Election Violence Situation
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013)Since war begins in the mind of men, it is in the minds of men the defences of peace must be instructed. It is only when our minds are transformed we can move toward a culture of peace. This research project, sets to ... -
The Role of Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Enhancing Insurance Market Penetration in Kenya. A Case of Cic Insurance Group Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The major determinant of an organizations success today in the changing turbulent environment depends on successful adoption of competitive strategies. This study sought to investigate the role of savings and credit ... -
Relationship between risk management practices and financial performance of sasra regulated saccos in Nairobi
(2013-10)Risk management framework is important for SACCOs and other money lending institutions in Kenya. In conjunction with the underlying frameworks, basic risk management process that is generally accepted is the practice of ... -
Implementation of an Automated Payment System at the Mombasa Tea Auction Centre in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study aimed at establishing the challenges of implementing an Automated Payment System at the Mombasa Tea Auction in Kenya. The researcher used descriptive survey research design since the information gathered ... -
Talent Management as a Source of Competitive Advantage: a Case Study of Symphony (K) Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)An organization has to respond strategically to environmental factors in order to be sustainable. Quickness to accurate, relevant and precise information is crucial to the success of firms operating in such a competitive ... -
Information Technology and Performance of Supply Chain Management: a Case Study of International Energy Technik Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of this study was to determine the benefits of Information Technology on Supply Chain performance. The study also sought to investigate various IT applications used in supply chain operations. The main ...
