Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants of School Enrolment in Somalia: the Case of Primary Education
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Universal primary education is one of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to be reached by 2015. Somalia has one of the lowest primary school enrollment rates in Africa. The main objective of this paper ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Knowledge and the Personal Financial Practices of the Youth in Kenya: a Case Study of the Financial Knowledge for Africa Programme
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The general objective of the study was to determine the relationship between financial knowledge on the personal financial practices of the youth in Kenya. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to determine ... -
The Effect of Cash Conversion Cycle on the Profitability of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012)Cash conversion cycle is a concept that is receiving serious attention all over the world especially with the current financial situations and the state of the world economy. The concern of business owners ... -
Adoption of the Balance Score Card as a Strategic Approach by Large International Non Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The Balanced Score Card (BSC) was developed as a comprehensive performance measurement system encompassing a coherent set of financial and non-financial performance measures covering different perspectives of the organization. ... -
Kenya Commercial Bank Limited and the Effects of Globalization
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)When globalization is used in an economic context it refers to the reduction and removal of barriers between national borders in order to facilitate the flow of goods, capital, services and labour. Globalization has had ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Innovation by firms is an important determinant of financial performance and growth. Locally, some researchers have concentrated on financial innovation and financial performance of banks as a topic but overlooked the ... -
The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Management of working capital which aims at maintaining an optimal balance between each of the working capital components, that is, cash, receivables, inventory and payables is a fundamental part of the overall corporate ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Innovation and Growth in Profitability of Islamic Banking in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The objective of this research study was to assess the relationship between financial innovation in Shariah compliant financial products and services and profitability of Islamic banking in Kenya. This study ... -
Effect of Credit Financing on the Profitability of Kenya Power Stima Loan Revolving Fund
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Electricity infrastructure has been identified as one of the pillars that will facilitate the Government of Kenya achieve its Vision 2030 objective of transforming Kenya into a middle-income economy. In tandem with this ... -
Supply Chain Governance and Organizational Performance Among Parastatals in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The impact of supply chain management on economic growth and investment decision of firms has been studied by several scholars around the world. Supply chain accounts for more than 25% of the total demand in most private ... -
The Effect of Product Innovation on the Financial Performance of Mobile Telephony Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)An organisation which is competing in fast changing markets with fast changing technology must make things happen, it must innovate. If it does not innovate it risks being overtaken by competitors. Sometimes a business ... -
Green Supply Chain Practices and Operational Performance of Personal Care Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011)A green strategy provides prudent business processes. Successful green supply chain will feature cross functional collaboration, emphasize innovation, and stay tune to the strategic focus of supply chain and ... -
Challenges Facing Development of Micro Insurance at Cic Insurance Group Limited in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)The study aimed at determining the challenges in the development of Micro insurance at CIC Insurance Group Ltd. The study adopted a case study research design and collected primary data using an interview guide. The ... -
The Relationship Between Compliance Risk Management and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The Banking sector has undergone significant transformation and continues to improve with new regulations and guidelines seeking to maintain stability. Compliance risk is the risk of legal or regulatory sanctions, material ... -
Appropriaton of Kipsigis Idiom in Selected Gospel Songs of Joel Arap Kimetto
(University of NairobiDepartment of literature and language, 2013)Culture is the central factor in life of societies. One way through which culture is preserved and disseminated for posterity is through music. While it may be argued that music in general plays this critical role, ... -
Macroeconomic determinants of supply of houses in real estate industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of the study was to investigate the determinants of supply of houses in real estate sector. Specifically, the study sought to establish whether inflation (price level changes), growth rate in Gross Domestic ... -
The Effect of Selected Determinants on Public Debt in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Public debt refers to the total of the nation's debts which covers debts of local and state and national governments indicating how much public spending is financed by borrowing instead of taxation. A prudent public ... -
The Effect of Board Composition on Financial Perfomance of Listed Companies in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Recent global events concerning high-profile corporate failures such as Enron in the US have put back on the policy agenda and intensified debate on the efficacy of board composition as a means of increasing corporate ... -
Effects of Relationship Lending on Profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)As a result of the increased competition among financial institutions coupled with financial distress and unpredictable economic conditions commercial banks are now taking to relationship lending to increase their profits. ... -
The Role of Print Media in Facilitating Community Education and Child Abuse Prevention Strategies: a Case of Nation Media
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Child abuse is not a new phenomenon, nor is public or state concern about it. Nevertheless fresh attempts to tackle child mistreatment are usually accompanied by the declaration that it is a new and as yet undiscovered ...
