Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The impact of taxation on foreign direct investment In Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The study was carried out in order to establish whether taxation had an impact on I()reitcn direct investment. Foreign direct investment in Kenya has seen a somewhat stagnated growth over the past decade while taxation ... -
Benchmarking the order delivery process for continuous Improvement- the case of the Kenyan oil industry
(Department of commerce, 2002)The study sought to investigate and document the use of benchmarking as a tool for continuous performance improvement by the Kenyan oil companies. It was based on eight oil companies that are registered by the ministry ... -
The extent to which firms manufacturing fast Moving consumer goods in Kenya apply Real Time Strategic change principles
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)Today's business environment has become increasingly dynamic. Organizations are under a lot of pressure to change as fast as their markets do. Managing strategic change is now a core responsibility of corporate managers ... -
A survey of the relationship between training and Development programmes and job satisfaction in microfinance institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Economics, 2002)The survey for the study was carried out between 17th September and 4th October 2002. The study sought to investigate the relationship between training and development programmes and job satisfaction in selected microfinance ... -
Challenges to strategy implementation at the Kenya Institute of Management
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-10)Strategy implementation is the process of transforming strategic intentions into actions, then into acceptable results. It is one of the most vital phases in the decision making process; embracing all the actions necessary ... -
A comparison of the financial performance of companies before and after going public quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006-11)The study sought to find out if there is significant difference in profitability, liquidity, leverage and activity and also the overall financial performance of companies before and after going public. The study analyzed ... -
The relationship between the social and economic status of Families and Child labour in Kenya. A study of tea Plantations in Limuru division, Kiambu District
(Department of Sociology, 2003)In spite of legislations against child labour at various levels, the problem persists denying children their basic rights. In Kenya it is estimated that 1.9 million children aged between 5 a 'id 17 years provide labour ... -
A survey of the influence of consumer promotions on the purchase of cement in Nairobi
(2006-09)The cement industry has experienced dramatic changes SInce the advent of economic liberalization. New players came in, new cement products were launched, branding started and consumer promotions began. These have costed ... -
The response of National Bank of Kenya limited to the challenge of non-performing loans
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007-11)All firms exist in a complex network of environmental forces, which are so dynamic that they continuously present threats and opportunities. Consequently, all firms have to continuously monitor and adapt to the environment. ... -
Investigation of capacity management Strategies: The case of Kenya Airways
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)The Airline industry is experiencing substantial passengers and cargo growth, outstripping Airline capacity expansion (Bisignan, 2004). This has mainly been attributed by globalization and deregulation of the Airline ... -
The perceived link between strategic planning and performance contracting in Kenyan state corporations
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)This research sought to achieve the objective of determining the perceived link between strategic planning and performance contracting among state corporations in Kenya. To achieve this objective, the study was carried ... -
Factors determining accessibility of formal credit to women entrepreneurs in Kenya (A Case Study of Kenyatta Market in Nairobi)
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors that determine accessibility of formal credit to women traders or entrepreneurs. The study also pointed out areas which should be addressed to ensure that more women have ... -
The impact of regulation of the retirement benefits sector on the financial performance of occupational pension schemes in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007-09)The Retirement Benefits Act was enacted in 1997 with the aim of regulating the retirement benefits sector, which lacked a harmonized legal framework. The Retirement Benefits Regulations, which were gazetted in the year ... -
Credit Scoring Practices and Non-performing Loans in the Kenyan Commercial Banks
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005)This study was carried out to achieve two objectives, to evaluate the credit scoring practices in Kenyan commercial banks and to assess the relationship between these credit scoring practices and non-performing loans. The ... -
Strategy Implementation of Hiv/aids Workplace Policies: a Case Study of Challenges and Responses of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)Crafting and formulating a strategy represents just but the easy part, implementing it does pose tremendous challenges. Implementation of strategy implies at times changing the way things are done and may evoke sensitivities ... -
An analysis of the operations of export trade Promotion Organisations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)Export Trade Promotion in Kenya has gained a lot of importance over the years due to its contribution to Kenya's participation in international trade. It requires the cooperation and partnership of various stakeholders ... -
Expansion strategies adopted by the media houses in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007-09)The study set to determine the expansion strategies adopted by media houses in Kenya.The managers of the media houses will use the expansion strategies determined by the study to strategies on how to take the advantage ... -
A survey of the factors that account for the dismal listing at the Nairobi Stock exchange (Kenya)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)The objective of the research project was to establish the factors that account for the dismal number of additional listings at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) over the last fifty years of its existence. The number of ... -
A survey of members' perception of the services of the Union of Kenya Civil Servants
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2006)The topic of study was a survey of members perception of UKCS services In Nairobi. Despite the fact that various people have studied trade unions but none had touch specifically UKCS services. To achieve the above, a ... -
Strategic planning, employee participation and firm performance in Kenya's insurance industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2008)Various writers have postulated that strategic planning enhances organizational performance. Findings from previous studies also indicate that there is a relationship between strategic planning and firm performance. ...
