Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Enrollment of informal sector employees in the national health insurance fund in Kenya
(School of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Health insurance schemes have been increasingly recognized as preferable mechanisms to finance health care provision. In this direction the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya has assumed significant importance ... -
The constitutional regulation of the foreign affairs power; the Kenyan experience in a comparative perspective
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 1999)No abstract -
Impact of petroleum consumption on economic growth in Kenya
(School of Economics, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study sought to investigate the relationship between petroleum consumption and economic growth between 1980 and 2009 in Kenya. The amount of petroleum consumed was used as a proxy of energy infrastructure growth. ... -
The perceived relationship between organizational culture and employees’ job satisfaction at Kenya Commercial Bank
(School of Business, 2012)The purpose of this study was to establish the perceived relationship between the organizational culture dimensions and job satisfaction among KCB employees in Kenya in view of the culture transformation programme that ... -
Employee perception of the relationship between competitive strategies and performance in Barclays bank of Kenya limited
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The main aim of any modern business is to develop a competitive edge over its competitors. This is done with the intention that such an edge would enable it not only to outperform its competitors but as well sustain its ... -
Corporate governance and accountability mechanisms and challenges in the private hospitals in Kiambu County, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This research paper seeks to examine the corporate governance and accountability mechanisms of board directors and composition, board meeting frequency, reporting and controls and challenges of organization structure and ... -
Application of Business Process Outsourcing Strategy in Small and Medium Food Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-09)Business process outsourcing is the process by which organizations contract other organizations to carry out duties and activities previously internally executed. Activities mostly outsourced are non core activities. ... -
Strategic responses by private hospitals in Nairobi to changes in external environment
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-07)Hospitals are an important source of critical health care services, providing both basic and advanced care for the population. Given that businesses do not exist in a vacuum, several factors influence the core conduct ... -
The relationship between working capital management and the profitability of small and medium enterprises in Nakuru Municipality
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)Small and Medium Enterprises play a great role in the development of any economy and mostly in the developing Countries. Efficient working capital management is an integral part of the overall firm’s strategy to improving ... -
Information Technology and supply chain integration strategy at British American Tobacco Kenya Ltd
(School of Business, 2012-11)To stay competitive, companies have strived to achieve greater coordination and collaboration among supply chain partners in an approach called supply chain integration. B.A.T (Kenya) has undergone tremendous changes in ... -
Financial Innovation and Its Effect on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012-10)The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of financial innovation on commercial bank’s financial performance as the key players in the banking sector over a period of 4 years. Kenya’s financial sector has undergone ... -
The Relationship Between Interest Rates and Non Per-forming Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)Kenya has experienced a rising interest rate regime over the past few years. As a results, com-mercial banks have continued to increase the rate of interest charge on facilities taken with them .Those taking new facilities ... -
Adoption of the Automated Bill Enquiry and Bill Payment System by Customers of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company in Kisumu
(School of Business, 2012-12)The importance of adoption of any automated services should not just be looked at how it leads to improvement in service delivery but also how quickly it is accepted by customers. KPLC in December of the year 2008 introduced ... -
Managers’ perception of the effect of training on performance: a case of the Compassion International Kenya projects in coast region
(School of Business, 2012-11)Over the past one and half decades, various arguments have been made that firm’s human resource may be its sole source of sustainable competitive advantage (Ferris et al, 1999). Employee Training Program increase performance ... -
Strategies of small and micro enterprises and the key success factors in the energy industry in Kenya: A case study of enterprises in Kisumu
(School of Business, 2012-10)Small and Medium Enterprises are enterprises employing between 10 and 150 employees. In Kenya SMEs are mainly found in the informal sector, known as “Jua Kali”. The sector is considered to be a crucial factor in the nation’s ... -
The effectiveness of positioning strategies on customer loyalty by clients of the Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Limited
(School of Business, 2012-04)The study was set out to determine the effectiveness of positioning strategies on customer loyalty as perceived by customers of Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Limited. The objectives of the study were to establish the effectiveness ... -
Adoption of Call Centers as a Source of Competitive Advantage by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012-11)The purpose of this study was to determine the competitive advantage offered by call centers, casing on commercial banks in Kenya. This study was guided by the following research objective: to establish whether call ... -
Determinants of capital structure of SMES in Monrovia, Liberia
(School of Business, 2012)This study investigated capital structure of SMEs in Monrovia, Liberia. SMEs finance themselves either by equity or debt. Literature on capital structure follows two main strands: the pecking order theory and MM model. In ... -
Influence of social media on customer service in Safaricom Limited
(School of Business, 2012-11)The aim of this study was to investigate and establish the influence of social media on customer service at Safaricom Limited, that is, the effects it has had on the company since it was launched as a tool for customer ... -
The effect of credit risk management practice on loan losses in micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-10)Credit risk is simply defined as the potential that a borrower or counterparty fail to meet its obligations in accordance with agreed terms. Borrowers should be subjected to stringent CRMP, this enable analyze the borrowers ...
