Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Dividend policy practices in companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange (NSE)
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2004)The subject of corporate dividend policy has captivated financial theorists and economists for a long time, resulting in intensive theoretical modeling and empirical examinations. This research paper investigates on the ... -
Strategic change management practices in the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-03)Both public and private organisations operate in a turbulent business environment in which nothing is constant or predictable. It is imperative therefore that organisations develop strategies that will position them to ... -
The usage of automated teller machines Case study: Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)In the Banking Industry, Information Technology has brought about the automation of many banking services over the years. An ATM is a device used by Bank customers to process Bank account transactions. ATMs have become ... -
Relationship between cash flow and earnings performance measures for companies listed on Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2004-11)This study sets out to determine the relationship between cash flows and earnings performance measures for companies listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange. Financial reports for listed companies were obtained from Nairobi ... -
A survey of computer security vulnerability in the banking industry in Kenya
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003)In today's complex IT environments, managing security is made more challenging as businesses expand and extend to a broader consumer base. The enterprise security infrastructure has become populated with diverse technologies ... -
Determinants of consumers' choice of milk brands in Selected estates in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)The objective of this study was to identify the factors that influence consumers' choice of milk brands in selected estates in Nairobi and to establish the extent to which the identified factors influenced brand choice. ... -
A survey of the extent of alignment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategy to business strategy for companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2003)It has been argued that most organisations' inability to realise sufficient value from their IT investment is due in part to the absence of strategic alignment. It has also been argued that IT can be a source of sustained ... -
Influence of competitive advertising on consumers' choice of toothpaste brands: a study of toothpaste manufacturers in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)The objectives of this study were to establish whether competitive advertising influences the consumers' decision to purchase any particular brand of toothpaste and to determine which of the competitive advertising ... -
Effects Of Retirement Benefit Authority Act On Risk Of Investments Held By Pension Funds In Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2005-10)The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of RBA Act 2000 on investment risk of pension funds in Kenya. The study enlightens the stakeholders in the pension industry on the risk effects arising from ... -
Growth through merger: a case study of Glaxosmithkline PLC
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)Organizations today are faced with a lot of challenges. Globalization and liberalisation of economies has put pressure on businesses, not to mention increased demand from investors for higher productivity, greater ... -
An investigation of the strategic planning practices of horticultural exporters in Kenya
(Business Administration, 2005)The objectives of this study were to determine the strategic planning practices adopted by horticultural exporters in Kenya and to establish the challenges that the horticultural exporters face in their strategic planning ... -
Change management practice:The case of Nyati and Elimu savings and credit co-operative societies
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008-08)Economic and social forces such as globalization, social/cultural, political/legal, advancement in technology, liberalization, unstable financial markets and advances in information and communication technologies are ... -
Effectiveness of change management practices at Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-09)The cornerstone of any. business success in the current dynamic environment is the company effectiveness in managing the change. Initiatives such as TQM, BPR and others require a significant change to the policies and ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at Kenya industrial estates limited
(Business Administration, 2005)The objective of this study was to determine strategy implementation challenges at Kenya Industrial Estates Limited. The research was conducted through a case study. In-depth interviews were conducted with the board ... -
An evaluation of the preparedness of Kenyan Commercial Banks towards basel II implementation
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009)This study sought to assess the preparedness of Kenyan Commercial Banks towards Basel II implementation. Primary data was collected through questionnaires based upon a review of the theoretical and empirical literature ... -
An investigation into VideoTeleconferencing (VCT) adoption in higher education in Kenya: a case of the University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-09)This study was an investigation of the attitudes and readiness of academic staff and students towards use of videoconferencing in learning. A case study of the University of Nairobi was carried out using questionnaires. ... -
A Comparison Of Linear And Nonlinear Models In Predicting Stock Returns At The Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-10)Empirical literature shows that stock returns could be nonlinear. However, studies on the nonlinear behavior of stock returns in emerging markets are limited. This study aims at filling this knowledge gap by comparing ... -
Strategic management practices at Pan Africa Life Assurance Limited
(School of Business, 2009-10)This research project examines the strategic management practices in Pan Africa Life. Strategic management is a broad activity that encompasses developing strategy, putting strategy into action and modifying strategy or ... -
The practice and challenges of strategy implementation at cooperative bank of Kenya
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)A nicely drafted strategic plan, prepared through a sophisticated process by a team of accomplished management consultants or a group of top managers, is hardly likely to fail by itself. Failure, when it occurs, almost ... -
The Challenges of Human Resources Planning Faced by the Airline Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008-11)The study sought to establish the challenges of human resource planning faced by the airlines firms in Kenya. Another objective of the study was to determine how the airlines are able to meet their stated objectives ...
