Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Relationship between personal factors and entrepreneurial behaviour among micro and small scale entrepreneurs in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-10)This study is concerned with the personal factors that determine entrepreneurial behavior and was aroused by the fact that whereas studies conducted in other countries have identified certain factors that condition ... -
An Analysis of Performance of Initial Public Offerings: a Case of Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)This study analyses the initial returns and long-run performance of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) using a sample of companies listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange during the period 1984 to 2001. The study will ... -
Application of strategic issue management by independent oil companies in Kenya
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2008)Strategic issue management is a managerial function that helps corporations identify, analyze, and respond to social and political concerns that can significantly affect them (Greening and Gray, 1994). Due to the potential ... -
Price earnings ratio and share performance at Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2003-10)The study set out to investigate whether there is any significant difference in returns between Low P/E Ratio stocks and High P/E Ratio stocks for companies quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange. The need for the study ... -
Challenges posed by common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) on sugar millers in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business,, 2008)The aims of the study presented here are to assess the challenges posed by COMESA on the sugar millers in Kenya. In particular, the focus was on the eight sugar millers in Kenya. This study report details findings ... -
Environment-Strategy Co-Alignment and its Impact on Organizational Performance: A Critical Review of the
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2009)The environment in which organizations operate and its implications to strategy has taken centre-stage in extant strategic management research. It has been argued that organizations whose internal capabilities and ... -
The extent of development of business continuity management in Kenya
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2009)Turbulence has become the norm for businesses all over the world. Continuity in times of turbulence is critical for all business concerns. This can only be achieved through clearly planned measures and procedures defining ... -
Environmental Challenges and the Strategic Responses in the Mortgage Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)The population of this study was all the mortgage companies and Building Societies in Kenya. The questionnaire was administered to the Chief Executive Officer of the mortgage institution. The objectives of the study were, ... -
Materials management practices in the building industry : The case of large construction firms in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-03)The study sought to investigate and document the materials management practices in the building construction industry, establish the benefits, risks and problems in adoption of materials management programs, and establish ... -
Relationship between empowerment and job Satisfaction: a survey of employees in the Non-governmental sector in Kenya
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2008)Few studies have examined job satisfaction and empowerment in general and in the NGO sector in particular. The main objective of this project was to establish whether there is a relationship between job satisfaction and ... -
Relationship between board committees and financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2008)This study sought to analyze board committees In terms of their size, composition, structure and diversity (gender and ethnic) and the effect this has on firm financial performance. The study hypothesized that there is ... -
Performance Appraisal Practices Among Mass Media Houses In Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business,, 2008)The study sought to determine the practice of performance appraisals in Media Houses based in Nairobi. It was a census study that targeted all the 42 Media houses based in Nairobi, both Print and Electronic. A questionnaire ... -
Proactiveness of the operations management Function: the case of Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)The basic goal of this study was an attempt to explore the application of the theory of operations strategy to a typical utility services company. Operations strategy has for long been recognised as an important factor ... -
Survey Of The Factors That Determine Architects' Preferences For Roofing Materials In Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2003-10)This study, was conducted with the objective of finding out the factors that determine preference for roofing materials among architects in Nairobi, and also find out the most important attributes of roofing materials. In ... -
Responses of Jua kali artisans to challenges of increased competition: The case of Kamukunji area in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-08)This study was undertaken on Jua Kali artisans in Kamukunji, Nairobi who are mainly metal artisans. The study sought to assess the relative importance of the challenges of competition and determine how the artisans are ... -
PERCEPTION REGARDING INTERNATIONALIZATION CAPABILITY: A CASE OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY FIRMS IN KENYA
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-02)The purpose of this study was to establish how architectural consultancy firms perceive the effects of the external business environment and their internal environments as affecting their internationalization capability. ... -
Predicting Earnings Growth Using Earnings to Price Ratios for Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2009)This study was conducted to determine whether earnings growth can be predicted by Earnings to Price ratios of the companies listed at the Nairobi Stock. Similar studies have been conducted elsewhere in other stock markets ... -
An assessment of information systems risk management practices:A case of practical action (International)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business,, 2008)This study focused on information systems risk management practices within Practical Action. The study assessed Practical Action's level of assurance in terms of information availability, security, optimal performance ... -
The extent of delays of loan requests to members in Saccos Operating at Nairobi Province
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008-10)According to SACCO star (2006), quite a number of SACCOs have a long string of pending loan applications from members. Some SACCOs payout little or no dividendi interest on members' savings. Some others still have a low ... -
Effect of types of mortgages on Financial performance of mortgage Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)This paper examines the proportion of mortgages issued to total assets held by mortgage companies in Kenya. The paper also examines the relationship between the types of mortgage held and the financial performance of the ...
