Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Ergonomic Factors Considered in Information Systems Implemented in Kenya: the Case of Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2001-08)The focus of this study was to determine the relative importance attached to ergonomic factors by IT consultants, their actual consideration of ergonomics factors, and constraints to the actual consideration of the same ... -
Usage of social marketing strategies in changing public behavior:A case for "rural enterprise and agri-business promotion project"
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-10)This case study looked at the application of social marketing strategy tools with respect to the Rural Enterprise and Promotion Project, a horticultural marketing project run under CARE Kenya, in Makueni District. These ... -
Employee perception of knowledge management practices: A case study of British American Tobacco Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2005-01)The economy oftoday has been described as a 'Knowledge economy', pointing to the reality that knowledge has become a major source of competitive advantage. Knowledge has displaced capital, natural resources and labour ... -
Export Promotion Programmes: Perceived Effectiveness of Export Promotion Council of Kenya
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2003-10)International trade has increased over the last few decades as a result of increased international econorruc integration. Many countries have developed export promotion programmes to assist firms in their nations become ... -
Strategy for Mobilization and Sustainability of Resources Among Not-for- Profit Organizations in Kenya: a Case Study of the Bible Society of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)This study was conducted by carrying out in-depth interviews with Bible Society of Kenya General Secretary and senior staff (respondents). The study intended to document the Bible Society of Kenya's plans and activities ... -
A survey of database management systems choice by firms quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-09)The need for better data storage methods and trend towards more database technology has received expert attention. Several data storage techniques have been devised in the past but none of them can match DBMS technology. ... -
Information systems projects in Kenya: A study of user involvement
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2004)This research explores the level of user involvement and the importance attached to it by ICT consultants, it also seeks to identify the challenges, which are faced as users are involved. This was occasioned by the dilemma ... -
The small size effect in the Kenyan stock market: An empirical study
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)The objective of this research project was to determine whether the small size effect is experienced in the local stock market, The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). The small size effect, also called the size anomaly, is a ... -
An investigation of the business value of e-commerce:the case of selected firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2001-09)"All changed, changed utterly: A terrible beauty is born." WB. Yeats The advent of e-cornrnerce is changing the game of business, threatening the very existence, not only of firms, but also of whole industries. Industries ... -
Social responsibility and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-06)Society is increasingly viewing businessmen as trustees and as such, they must be responsible for balancing a variety of demands and rights of all stakeholders, rather than enhancing the wealth of a few claimants. One ... -
Board structure, board compensation and firm profitability: Evidence from the banking industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2004-12)This study examined the relationship between Board characteristics and Board compensation in determining firm profitability in the Banking industry in Kenya. Prior research elsewhere suggests that Board structure and ... -
An Analysis of Factors Used to Attract and Retain Employees in a Competitive Environment: a Case of Presenters in Selected Fm Radio Stations Operating in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)No company or organization can succeed until individuals within it succeed. Organizations today are constantly faced with the challenge of acquiring and maintaining the most competent employees available in the labor ... -
Managerial and organizational factors influencing strategic change a study of oil companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2004-12)Changes are increasingly occurring in the environment in which oil firms operate; to continuously align their strategies with the environment, firms should change their strategies by adopting new strategies, such as ... -
Perception of Corporate Governance Practices of Public Universities in Kenya: the Case of University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2004)The study seeks to determine how corporate governance practices of public universities, as perceived by key stake holders impact on decision making and leadership process. Public universities are complex institutions ... -
A Survey of Hedging Practices Against Interest Rate Risk of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-10)This study was on survey of hedging against interest rate risk practices of commercial banks in Kenya. Data was collected by use of a questionnaire and was analysed by use of excel and descriptive statistics. The results ... -
Marketing approaches used by managers to Address customer service challenges in banking in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)The banking environment m Kenya has been changing; there has been tremendous growth in the banking sector in the last twenty years. These changes have made banking a very competitive business. This study sought to ... -
The relationship between stock returns and bond returns in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2004-08)Capital markets represent a fundamental element of the financial system of any modem economy and they play an important role in the allocation of capital within the economy. Therefore public authorities responsible for ... -
A Comparison of the financial performance of State-owned enterprises (SOEs) and privatized enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2006)In response to the financial burdens and budgetary constraints caused by SOEs in many developing countries, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fundadvocated privatization as a panacea to these economic ... -
A survey of the extent of outsourcing of human Resource management functions by the public service in Kenya
(School of Business, 2005)Since the attainment of political independence in 1963. the Public Service in. Kenya has continued to playa pivotal role in the delivery of services to the public. Human Resource Management has been at the centre of ... -
Investment Performance of Fixed Vs Variable Income Securities Held by Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)The purpose of this study was to investigate, by analyzing and comparing, investment performance between the fixed and variable income securities held by insurance companies in Kenya, with a view to determine the investment ...
