Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Practice of Software Quality Assurance by Computer Consulting Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)This study examined the practice of software quality assurance in Kenya, due to the increased incorporation of computer based information systems in Kenya. Background information on software quality assurance, mainly ... -
Determinants of dividend payments by SACCOS in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)The study had the objective of identifying the determinants of dividend payments by SACCOs in Nairobi. A review of literature highlighted some of the variables that may determine the amount of dividends paid by firms. ... -
A Survey Of Impact Of Unsecured Bank Loans On Personal Finances
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2008-10)Since the introduction of banking services and in particular lending, banks in Kenya have been offering loans against collateral to their customers. The requJrement of an asset locked out a large number of potential ... -
The extent to which consumer promotions builds Awareness of dairy products: The case of consumers in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2003)Precisely, due to dynamic nature of market in the 21st century, firms should focus their attention to their markets. The market place, not the factory, ultimately determines which companies will succeed. This study was ... -
The enabling role of Information and Communication Technology in Business Process Re-enginceriug: The Case of Kenya Commercial Bank
(School of Business, 2003)As new software is implemented and new electronic markets are embraced, processes must of necessity undergo radical changes. Lessons of reengineering can be applied to these process changes. The primary objective of this ... -
Factors Affecting Venture Capital Financing In Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-11)This study is a survey of the Venture Capital firms and their related target enterprises in Kenya to determine the factors affecting the Venture capital industry in the country. The objectives of the study were to:- i) ... -
An investigation into unit trusts investment by savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOS) in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)The study establishes the attractiveness of unit trusts to SACCOs based in Nairobi. The hypothesis of the study was that unit trusts would be attractive to SACCOs. The expectation then was that SACCOs would include unit ... -
A Survey of the extent to which manufacturing firms in Nairobi practice green marketing
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-10)Environmental marketing has gained momentum over the years to levels beyond. Customer awareness, competition and government legislation have been key drivers of going green the world over. The main objectives of this ... -
An empirical investigation of the short-term responses to financial distress by companies quoted in the Nairobi stock exchange
(School of Business, 2003)When a company records a poor financial performance, usually such a company is expected to take some steps in order to avoid getting into the situation of a financial distress, which in turn would result to serious ... -
A survey of the key success factors for heavy-duty construction equipment dealers in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-08)This researcher set out to survey the Key Success Factors for heavy-duty construction equipment dealers in Kenya and to establish their influence on the performance of the dealers. A descriptive research design was used ... -
A Study of the use of relationship marketing strategy by supermarkets in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-03)This study sought to investigate the use of Relationship Marketing strategy by supermarkets in Nairobi. A cross-section of supermarkets under three categories; large, medium and small size, based on sales volumes ... -
Creation and implementation of strategic alliances among Non Governmental organisations: a case study of Gedo health consortium
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)Strategic alliances are often born out of the need of member organisations to position themselves better in terms of sourcing funds, and the need to share skills and resources that may be lacking in one organisation, if ... -
Factors affecting information and communication technology implementation in Secondary schools in Nairobi
(School of Business, 2003)This study investigated factors influencing the implementation of ICT in both public and private secondary schools in Kenya. The study sought to find out the current ICT status, factors and their relative importance ... -
The Financing Problem In The Electric Power Sub- Sector
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-11)This study focuses on the financing problem in the electric power sub-sector. The sub-sector has not been able to supply sufficient electrical power energy to meet the current demand and it is estimated that only 8% of ... -
A Survey of the extent of intrapreneurship practice in public sector commercial organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2006-10)It is generally agreed that for organizations to survive and thrive, they need to innovate. Innovation is both the creating and bringing into profitable use of new technologies, new products, new services, new marketing ... -
A survey of factors that influence customer Choice of petrol stations in Nairobi
(School of Business, 2003)The study was aimed at studying the factors that motorists III Nairobi consider in selecting the petrol stations from which they purchase their oil products and related services. The motivation behind this study was the ... -
A Survey of Strategic Responses by Kenyan Pharmaceutical Firms to the Challenge of the Hiv/aids Pandemic
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-10)This study was conducted with the objective of finding out the Human Resource and Business Responses to the challenges of HIV IAIDS by the Kenyan pharmaceutical industry. The study sample consisted of pharmaceutical ... -
Implementation Of A Strategic Alliance: Experience Of Kenya Post Office Savings Bank And Citibank
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2002-08)Firms adapt various strategies in order to remain competitive in an increasingly global market. One of the strategies being adapted is strategic alliance. Strategic alliances involve cooperation between two or more firms ... -
Relationship between performance management principles and firm performance: A survey of companies quoted in the Nairobi stock exchange
(School of Business, 2003)The concept of Performance Management is one of the most recent developments in the sphere ofHuman Resource Management (HRM). Many companies now make use of this concept since it has proved to be a strategic and integrated ... -
A survey of corporate venturing practices by software development and distribution firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002-10)This research set out to find out: what were the corporate venturing practices, and their justifying factors, as exhibited by software development and distribution firms in Nairobi, Kenya. These were issues of concern ...
