Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The relationship between strategic planning intensity and financial performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008)This was a survey on the relationship between strategic planning intensity and financial performance in commercial banks in Kenya. The collected data was analyzed and interpreted in line with the aim of the study. The ... -
Strategic change management at the University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)Organizations whether in public or private sector are affected by changes taking place in the environment in which they operate. It is imperative therefore for organizations to formulate strategies on how to tackle these ... -
Strategic planning practices in audit firms in Nairobi,Kenya
(Business Administration, 2008)The objective of this study was to establish the strategic planning practices audit firms in Nairobi, Kenya have adopted. A descriptive survey design was used in the study in order to facilitate an all encompassing data ... -
Consumer perception towards alter native bill paying points: The case of KPLC easy pay
(Business Administration, 2008)The quality of Customer service has been found to be a critical differentiating factor for service companies. Customers are becoming more sophisticated in their requirements and are increasingly demanding higher standards ... -
Relationship between budgeting practices and performance in Nairobi Oil Corporation (NOC)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-11)This is a study on the relationship between budgeting practices at Nairobi Oil Corporation. Budgets occupy a leading place among the special tools of management employed to direct and control the affairs of large and ... -
Institutional context, collaboration, human resource development infrastructure and performance of Universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of the institutional contexts of universities and the phenomenon of University-Industry Collaboration on the relationship between the Human Resource Development ... -
Factors affecting job satisfaction among the nursing staff at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)The study focuses on factors affecting job satisfaction among the nursing staff at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). The mam areas explored included remuneration, communication, empowerment, advancement, workload, working ... -
A survey of e-commerce services in commercial banks in Kenya
(Business Administration, 2005)Due to competition, banks in Kenya have generally adopted Internet technology in their service delivery. This study investigated the range of E-commerce services offered by commercial banks in Kenya. Other objectives of ... -
A survey of perceived entrepreneurial opportunities in HIV/AIDS mitigation in Nairobi
(Business Administration, 2005)HIV/AIDS pandemic is a global crisis that is not only threatening the health of humans but it is also affecting the social economic development. A lot of goods and services are required in order to reduce the impacts of ... -
Stock market indices: testing for mean revertion and bias of Nairobi Stock Exchange indices
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009)This study uses the Pearson correlation to test whether the Nairobi Stock Market is mean reverting and the implications of such mean reversion for security valuation. To carry out this test the study first determines the ... -
A survey of operations improvement practices among ISO 9001:2000 certified companies in Kenya
(Business Administration, 2005)In response to numerous competitive pressures, customer demands and ever -changing economic and regulatory conditions, many organizations are fundamentally rethinking the way they do business. No wonder then that even ... -
A survey of the six sigma management practices in the banking industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)The study sought to explore the six sigma management practices 111 the banking industry in Kenya. Emphasis was on the following research questions; extent of integration of six sigma practices with business strategy for ... -
A survey of corporate governance disclosures among Kenyan firms quoted at Nairobi stock exchange
(Business Administration, 2008)Corporate governance is a burning issue now-a-days. In Kenya, a number of attempts have been made on part of different governmental and non-governmental institutions for ensuring better corporate governance. Considering ... -
Organization responses to external environmental changes:A case study of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)
(Business Administration, 2008)The motivation for this research project was the researcher's deep desire to establish organizational responses to external environmental changes. The study was to ascertain the responses by Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) ... -
Strategy development at Kenyatta International Conference Centre Corporation
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2009)Organizations operate in a dynamic environment; they are thus environment dependent and environment servicing. The dynamism is propelled by globalization, the internet revolution, hyper competition and liberalization. ... -
A survey of credit risk management techniques of unsecured bank loans of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008-10)Banks operate in an environment of considerable risks and uncertainty. Credit risk is one of the major risks Commercial Banks face today. The objective of the study was to assess the credit risk management techniques ... -
An investigation into factors hindering development of foreign direct investment in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008-11)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in fostering economic growth and development because not only does it provide capital for domestic investment but also creates employment and helps transfer technology ... -
Link between corporate governance, company size and company announcements on disclosure compliance for companies quoted at the NSE
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)This study seeks to assess the link between company size, corporate governance and company announcements on disclosure compliance motivated by the CMA requirement that companies have to comply with their Guide book on ... -
A Causal Linkage Between Stock Market Development and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2003-09)Kenya's stock market has been growing since its inception in 1954 and especially after the liberalization of the financial sector in 1991. And it's among the most developed stock markets in sub-Saharan Africa. Stock ... -
Office layout redesign considerations in selected service organizations in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)This research sought to establish the motivations of office layout redesign and the sort of features incorporated in such redesign. It also sought to establish whether there are any benefits perceived, and challenges ...
