Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An investigation into the actual investment Performance of bonds listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciencesm, 2006)This study was carried out to establish returns on investment In bonds listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The objective arose from the realization that in Kenya, information on the yield-to-maturity as a measure of ... -
A survey of asset-liability management practices in commercial banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2006-11)This study was designed to achieve two objectives: establish the asset/liability management practices by commercial banks in Kenya and to find out the extent of assetliability management by the banks. Much of the evidences ... -
Benefits and challenges of outsourcing human resource activities: a survey of commercial banks in Nairobi, Kenya
(Business Administration, 2006)As many organization turns to Outsourcing some of their Human resource activities it is important to establish the benefits and challenges of the practice. This study was done to establish the benefits and challenges ... -
An empirical investigation into the relationship between stock prices and the number of shareholders of firms quoted at the NSE.
(Business Administration, 2006)Empirical investigations on stock markets traditionally focus primarily on stock prices and their behavior over time. Based on the available set of information about a company, its stock price reflects ... -
Strategy-structure relationship in Kenya Power and Lighting company limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciencesm, 2005)Major changes took place in both the strategy and structure in the Energy Sector in Kenva over the ten years from 1995 to end 2005. From the mid 1990s tile Government or Kenya commenced with a strategy to among others ... -
The significance of life assurance funds as mobilizers of savings in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2002-09)The main objectives of this project were three fold, i. To study the trends in premium levels against GDP between 1987-2000. ii. To test whether life assurance funds have played a significant role in mobilising resources ... -
The Relationship between Organizational Culture and Human Resource practices in the Kenyan Manufacturing Industry
(Business Administration, 2006)This study sought to investigate the relationship between Organizational culture and Human resource practices in the Kenyan Manufacturing Industry. Sixty-seven (67) manufacturing companies registered with Kenya Association ... -
Perception of opportunities in the regional economic groupings by Kenyan entrepreneurs: a case of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002-10)This study focused on the perception of business opportunities by the Kenyan entrepreneurs that have come about as a result of the formation of regional economic blocks of the East African Community and Common Markets ... -
An investigation of the relationship between human resource systems, business strategy implementation and performance in selected publicly quoted companies in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2006)In the new economy, competition is global, capital is abundant, and ideas are developed quickly and cheaply. In this kind of environment all that matters is people (human capital) because they are the foundation of value ... -
An investigation into internet banking technology adoption among Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2007)Internet banking is a subset of electronic banking. It has been in operation since the 1960s, developing from a simplistic form to a sophisticated one. Internet banking is based on the Internet as a typical open network. The ... -
Integrated governance and provision of quality Health care in non-profit institutions: a case of Gertrude's children's hospital
(Business Administration, 2006)Governance has become an issue of worldwide importance. The corporation has a vital role to play in promoting economic development and social progress. It is the engine of growth internationally, and increasingly responsible ... -
A survey of budgeting Practices in secondary schools (a case of public secondary schools in Nairobi)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairob, Kenya, 2006)Education is a major exist route from poverty. It's therefore necessary that relevant policies are put in place to ensure accessibility to education by a majority of Kenyans. It's only by so doing that sustainable economic ... -
Purchase decision of motor vehicles by academic Staff of the school of business at the university of Nairobi
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2006)The motor vehicle industry in Kenya has undergone tremendous changes in the past 10 years as a result of liberalization in the eariy1990's. It is currently faced with cutthroat competition and industry players ought to ... -
Capital allocation and efficiency of banking institutions in Kenya.(the case of quoted banks at Nairobi Stock Exchange)
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002-09)Banking institutions as key participants in the economy's payment system leverage their equity capital with demandable debt. This debt creates risks that could disrupt a country's payment system, which could affect the ... -
Factors affecting the development of emerging markets: A case of the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2006)The study looked at the factors affecting the development of the Kenyan stock market. The analysis was based on the effect of factors on the development of the NSE by examining the following characteristics: The legal ... -
Determinants of dividend payout: The Case of listed companies in Kenya
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2006)The dividend decision is one of the major policy issues in a firm, impacting on the financing and investment policies arid thus the long term objective of shareholder wealth maximisation. An inapppropriate dividend payout ... -
Survey of attitudes of Kenyan adolescents towards population services international HIV/AIDS social Marketing campaigns: the case of students of the College Of Health Sciences
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)This research study sought to determine the cognitive, affective and behavioural components of the attitudes of students drawn from the College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi toward Population Services ... -
Relationship between credit models used by microfinance institutions in Kenya and the attainment of outreach
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2002-09)The main objective of this study is to fill the gap in the knowledge of what credit models Mfls in Kenya are using and what is the level of outreach achieved by these Mf'Is. Majority of the MFIs in Kenya use group-based ... -
The extent to which value proposition influences consumer choice for beer brands in Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2007-08)The beer consumer is always unconsciously asking "what is in it for me?" since the beer market is made up of products that are functionally similar. The challenge to the marketer therefore is to distinguish his products ... -
Accountability of trustees of retirement benefit schemes -A survey of selected retirement benefits schemes in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2002-10)The objectives of the study were to identify establishments and appointments of board of trustees (BOT) and reporting practices of retirement benefits schemes in Kenya. The study primarily aimed at determining the levels ...
