Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The dividend discount model:It's reliability on the valuation of common stock at the Nairobi stock exchange
(School of Business, 2003)Valuation of common stock is very important yet a very complex process. The stock requires a deeper analysis compared to preferred stock or debts. The major techniques of valuation of common stock are: (i) Relative ... -
The determinants of telecommunications growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-01)The main objective of this study was to establish the occupational health and safety programmes adopted by chemical manufacturing firms in Nairobi. The need for this study was triggered by the fact that the number ... -
Advanced manufacturing technologies in Kenya: the case of agro-based industries
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2002-09)The world is rapidly changing to become a global village, which is necessitated by the advancement in information and communication technology. These days business is done online with the production and procurement being ... -
A survey into framework for immunisation by retirement schemes in Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2005)Pension immunisation provides an attractive option to the trustees of retirement benefit schemes as it provides them with a tool to control their financial risk as well as allows trustees to target a given value of assets ... -
Corporate Strategic Planning Among Motor Vehicle Franchise Holders in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)The central focus of this study was to investigate and establish the extent of corporate strategic planning practice among motor vehicle franchise holders in Nairobi. It also sought to establish the challenges encountered ... -
Evaluation of public utility projects: the case of Eldoret international airport
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2004-10)The research looks into operations and performance of Eldoret international airport as a public utility. Efforts have been made to evaluate performance by establishing whether cargo tonnage of industrial and commercial ... -
A survey of the marketing mix used by life insurance companies in Kenya in responding to the challenges of the HIV/AIDS pandemic
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2004-12)The economy of Kenya has continued to perform poorly in past years, which has resulted in an unprecedented growth in the poverty levels. (UNDP Report Kenya, 2001). This disappointing development has further been complicated ... -
Foreign direct investment determinants
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-11)In recent times, the importance of Foreign Direct Investment has taken a new dimension. Debate among academics and policy makers has shifted from whether or not countries should attract FDI to how countries can attract ... -
Implications of Commercialization of Microfinance Institution's on Their Client Outreach in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)This study set out to assess the extent of commercialization of microfinance institutions (MFls) in Kenya and to establish if the MFI's that are adopting commercial practices have attained client outreach. Social owners ... -
A survey of the operations of service stations in the oil industry using terry hill frame work models
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2002-10)The oil industry in Kenya has over the years witnessed tremendous changes and growth. It started in 1899 with sales of Kerosene and has developed to what it is today. The developments have seen introduction of various ... -
The relationship between ownership structure and the value of firms listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2004)This paper sought to establish whether there is a relationship between ownership structure and the value of firms listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The study focused on the concentration of ownership in order to test ... -
Reasons why bank customers fail to service their loans in Kenya: a data survey of Standard Chartered Bank (K) Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)This study sets out to determine to what extent do other factors other than interest rate contribute to the problem of Non-performing Loans (NPLs) in commercial banks in Kenya. Kenyan banks suffer from serious financial ... -
A survey of e-recruitment practices among commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-10)E-recruitment is the use of internet-enabled methodologies to hire employees. Otherwise known as online recruitment, e-recruitment is fast replacing the traditional methods of recruitment in the developed world. In Kenya, ... -
Local advertising agencies in Kenya Before and after affiliation with International advertising agencies
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)Firms adopt various strategies in order to remain competitive in an increasingly global market. One of the strategies adopted is strategic alliance, which involve the cooperation between two or more firms who pool resources ... -
Determinants of distribution intensity among firms in the Kenyan pharmaceutical industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2004-11)As a strategic marketing tool, the field of marketing channels had, for many years taken a "back seat" to the three strategic areas of marketing i.e. product, price and promotion. But in recent years this relative neglect ... -
A survey of the relationship between strategic planning and performance in the textile manufacturing firms in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2006-09)This was a survey on the relationship between strategic planning and performance in the textile-manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was carried out in all the textile manufacturing companies in Kenya. The data ... -
The effects of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) on the export of manufactured products from Kenya: The case of the agro-chemicals industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)Kenya and the majority of the members of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) are basically agricultural economies. They have come together to enhance the standard of living of the people of the ... -
A survey of the attitudes of retrenches towards retrenchment/early retirement: A study of selected private sector.
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2002-09)The psychological and behavioral effects of retrenchment/"early retirement" on the affected employees has received scanty attention in the Kenyan context. This research project reports a study of retrenches from the ... -
The extent to which interim earnings can be used to forecast year end earnings: a study of companies quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange for the period 1996 to 2000
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2001-06)This study is aimed at determining the extent to which there is a relationship between the two numbers of earnings that quoted companies on the Nairobi Stock exchange are required to submit. If indeed there is a relationship, ... -
Factors influencing patronage of salons and barber shops by Nairobi resident
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-10)This exploratory study investigated the factors that influence patronage of salons and barbershops and their relative importance. The target groups were clients of salons and barbershops who visit these service outlets ...
