Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
Now showing items 16881-16900 of 24587
-
An empirical investigation into the practice of brand extensions: the case of fast-moving consumer goods in Kenya
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2001)The primary objective of this study was to investigate the extent of the practice of brand extensions by fast-moving consumer goods firms in Kenya. The rationale of the study arose from the fact that tight economic ... -
An investigation of the strategic responses by major Oil companies in Kenya to the threat of new entrants
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2001)The study sought to investigate the strategic responses by the major oil companies in Kenya to the threat 0f new entrants into the industry. It was based on the five oil companies which started their operations before ... -
A Study on Dividend Policies, Growth in Assets, Return on Assets and Return on Equity at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2000)This study investigates the relationship between dividend policy and return on assets, return on equity and growth in assets. The study relies on companies quoted at the Nairobi stock Exchange to bring out the relationship ... -
The state of strategic management practices in not-for-profit organizations: the case of public membership clubs in Nairobi
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2001)When most people think of a club, they commonly have in mind a multitude of values and images, conceiving lash landscapes separate from everyday life. The character and pace of club life are calm, reserved, withdrawn and ... -
A survey of capital budgeting techniques used by companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002)The heart of Financial Management lies in making decisions that will maximize the value of the firm. Probably the most important financial decisions involve those whose results will be felt over an extended period. Capital ... -
The use of assessment centres by multinational auditing firms in Nairobi
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002)The study was about the use of assessment centers by multinational auditing firms in Nairobi. The research was undertaken with two main objectives. One of the objectives was to determine the extent of usage of assessment ... -
A survey of the need and scope of computerization of libraries in Kenya
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 1988)This study set out to determine the need for computers in libraries in Kenya, the image held about computers by library staff and to establish the extent of computerization in the country. The survey for the study was ... -
Strategic performance measurement within an operations strategy context: a survey of Kenyan practices
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002)Every firm has a mission, vision of where it wants to be in the long run. Successful accomplishment of which calls for development of strategies to enable the firms focus their efforts in one direction - the mission. ... -
A survey of user satisfaction in corporate information technology the case of the Kenya shell
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002)This study work was designed to re-evaluate the strategic realignment of current Information Technology investment and operationally realized objectives within Kenya Shell. Its was geared towards rationalizing investment ... -
A Study on the Application of Ecological Marketing Practices by Oil Companies in Nairobi
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The academic thinking on ecological marketing draws mainly from developed countries. These practices are being lately adopted in developing countries. This study therefore attempts to find out the extent to which oil ... -
An evaluation of the extent of and factors limiting information technology (IT) usage in publicly quoted companies in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 1996-07)The principal objective of this study was to evaluate the factors limiting use of information technology (IT) in publicly quoted companies in Kenya. A subsidiary objective was to investigate the extent to which the same ... -
Impact of profitability on capital structure of companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The objective of this study was to ascertain whether there exists a relationship between a firm's profitability and its source of finance. This study was based on secondary data collected on the companies based on Nairobi ... -
Structure and Growth of Supermarkets in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2013-05-11)Retailing is one of the most important sector(s) of this country. Retailing is the sale of goods and services to the ultimate consumer for personal, family or household use. It is an important tax collection point today ... -
Factors influencing the development of secondary mortgage market in Kenya: With special emphasis on mortgage backed securities
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The primary objective of the study was to establish the factors influencing the development of the mortgage backed securities in Kenyan market. The researcher was prompted to under take this study since no direct research ... -
Key success factors in the banking industry: a case study of major commercial banks in Kenya
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The banking industry is characterized by intense competition and changes in customer awareness and demands. This study was carried out in Nairobi, Kenya in September, 2006 with an objective to determine the key success ... -
An evaluation of the implementation of policy measures for development of the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)This study examines how the implementation of policy measures has had an impact on the development of the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The two objectives of the study were namely: (i) to evaluate the implementation of policy ... -
Study of the main features of the Somali current along the Coast of East Africa
(University of NairobiFaculty of Science, 1985)The low-level cross Equatorial Jet (EALLJ) overlies a narrow current of fast moving water, which also reverses its direction between summer and winter seasons. This is known as the Somali Current. The Somali current ... -
A survey of the strategies used by trade unions in negotiating with the employers in Kenya
(school of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The study sought out to determine the strategies used by the trade unions to negotiate for their members and also to establish the factors which influence the choice of strategies used in negotiation with the employees ... -
A survey of women's participation in trade unions in kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce,, 2002)The study had three objectives. One was to identify the barriers to women's participation in trade unions, both as ordinary members and officials. Secondly to identify the structure, policies and programmes that ... -
Responses to environmental challenges by agricultural finance corporation of Kenya (AFC)
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2006)In the present world nothing can be taken for granted. An organization's success is very much determined by its ability to appropriately respond to the fast changing environment. This study has focused on responses by ...
