Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The extent to which banks in Kenya apply the concept of strategic grouping
(Business Administration, 2008)The topic of the research project was on the extent to which banks in Kenya apply strategic group concept. The main objective of the study was to determine whether banks in Kenya apply strategic group concept and the ... -
A survey of credit risk management practices by commercial banks in Kenya
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2008)Effective credit risk management has gained increased focus in the recent years, largely due to the fact that inadequate credit risk policies are still the main source of serious problems within the banking industry. Managing ... -
Improvement methods applied in operations management: A survey of the practices of Kenyan firms listed at the Nairobi stock exchange.
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-10)This study sought to address the issue of improvement methods applied in operations management. The improvement methods were categorized into six based on common perspectives, similar languages and shared tools, which ... -
Factors affecting implementation of information and communication technology in Kenya's rural
(Business Administration, 2008)Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) entail the convergence of computers, telecommunication and audio-visual systems. In this study, the term ICTs was used to mean the use of computer hardware, software, ... -
Capital structure choice: views and practices of financial managers of companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)This paper reports the findings of a survey of companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange to learn about the managerial opinions and practices with respect to long term financing decisions. Frequency tables, mean ... -
An empirical review and evaluation of the causes of project failure
(Business Administration, 2008)Many organisations have embraced the concept of projects as a mechanism for delivering strategic objectives. The work of a project is transient with a defined beginning and end. This conceptual study paper is primarily ... -
Strategic planning at East African Breweries Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2005)The research was undertaken in order to understand strategic planning at East African Breweries Limited. The objective of the study was to investigate and document the strategic planning system at East African Breweries ... -
Behavioral effects on individuals' decision-making process using the prospect theory:A case of investors at the NSE
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008-11)Financial economics has evolved and grown in importance in the last 30 years. Models have been developed and the level of sophistication has increased. One of the many stylized models of market behavior is the Efficient ... -
A Survey of Factors Hindering the Use of E-government: a Case of School of Business, University of Nairobi
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2006)This study was undertaken with the objective of establishing the factors hindering the use of E-government specifically government to citizen (G2C). The study was conducted in the School or-Business, University of Nairobi. ... -
The effects of firm characteristics on systematic risk of firms quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange: An empirical study
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2003-11)The business environment, in which firms operate, is characterized by scarcity of resources and numerous uncertainties and as such, investors need to factor in the element of risk in business decisions. In financial theory, ... -
The effects of liberalizing interest rates on deposits and advances in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008-07)Until June 1991, the government maintained control on interest rates and was instrumental to setting the maximum nominal interest rates on loans and minimum interest rates on savings, mandatory credit ceiling, compulsory ... -
Challenges' facing K-rep bank in the implementation of strategic plans
(Business Administration, 2006)This study aims at establishing the challenges facing K-rep Bank in implementing their strategic plans and determine how K-rep Bank is managing the key factors in the implementation of their strategic plans. The target ... -
Effect of commercial bank failure on performance of quoted Banks on NSE
(Business Administration, 2005)The focus of this study was to determine the impact of a commercial bank failure on stock returns of quoted banks. Determining stock returns of the quoted banks during the event window and comparing it with the returns ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by coffee roasters and packers in Kenya
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2008)Roasting and packing of coffee in Kenya has recently witnessed dramatic changes that have affected the state of competition. This study sought to determine the competitive strategies adopted by coffee roasters and packers ... -
Challenges faced in strategy implementation
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008)Increased business competitiveness and the dynamic external environment have placed important emphasis on corporate strategy. In Kenya, firms are operating under increasing competitive environment that puts them under ... -
Plan International Inc, Kenya, Strategic ResponsesTo Environmental Challenges
(University of NairobiSchool of Business,, 2008)Firms are environment dependent; and the environment is however not static but highly dynamic and continually presents opportunities and challenges. Plan International over the last few years has experienced a lot of ... -
A survey of service quality management initiatives in the public sector: a case study of selected ministries in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008-11)This study sought to determine the service quality management initiatives adopted in the public sector in Kenya, to evaluate the benefits, if any, that public sector entities have derived from the adoption and application ... -
Responses of plastic bag manufacturers and key Supermarkets in Kenya to the threats posed by plastic bags disposal
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2005)The plastic industry is one of the fastest growing in Africa. In Kenya, the industry is growing at a rate of 8 - 10 %. Most of the plastic products produced have short service life, among them is the plastic bags which ... -
An empirical investigation of the correlation of stock returns and the weather at the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2005)This paper examined the relationship of stock returns to a stochastic variable, the realization of the weather. Psychological studies support the existence of an influence of weather on mood. It could affect the behaviour ... -
Application of balanced scorecard in performance management among commercial banks in Kenya
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)The balanced scorecard is a performance management approach that enables organizations to clarify their vision and strategy and translate them into action. It provides feedback around both the internal business processes ...
