Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Strategic responses by Nation Media Group (NMG) to changes in the external environment
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2010-11)Over the past few years, the general business environment has become more volatile, unpredictable and highly competitive. Coping with the increasingly turbulent environment has pushed firms into rethinking their operational ... -
Benefits and Challenges of Implementation of Iso 9001:2008 Certification at Kenya Medical Training College
(University of Nairobi,School Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2010-10)The aim of this research is to identify the benefits and challenges of ISO certification at Kenya Medical Training College. The research objectives are to identify the benefits and challenge of ISO certification and to ... -
Strategic planning practices and performance of state corporations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The main aim of the project report was to investigate on strategic planning practices and performance of state corporations in Kenya; where the findings from the study may particularly be useful in providing additional ... -
Lean procurement methodologies used by large scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The lean procurement process has been revolutionized, leading to a number of success stories from various companies. These companies join a growing number of businesses in a myriad of industries that have revamped their ... -
An investigation of the relationship between the inflation rate and equity price movements at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-07)The study was carried out to examine if there is a relationship between NSE stock prices and inflation for the period covering 1999 to 2010. The hypothesis tested aimed at showing the relationship between the NSE 20 share ... -
The impact of central Bank intervention in the spot foreign exchange market in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Intervention is a very crucial policy tool that central banks uses to correct any short term exchange rate misalignments and to dampen excessive short-term volatility in the exchange rate and other disorderly market ... -
Factors influencing regional trade within the East African Community Common Market
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-09)The objective of this study was to find out the factors that influence regional trade within the East African Community common market. The population of interest consisted of the respective ministries responsible for the ... -
The Standard Credit Reference Bureau and the Performance of Multinational Banks Operating in the East African Community
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-06)The management of credit risks has become an important concern to policy makers, as they seek drive good performance of multinational banks. This research project examines the need for a standard Credit Reference Bureau ... -
Core competencies and competitive advantage of insurance firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)This study focused on the strategic role of core competencies on competitive advantage as applied by insurance companies in Kenya. The first step was to identify what the various insurance companies considered to be their ... -
IT governance practices in commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The survey had two major objectives. First was to establish the current status of IT Governance practices in Kenyan commercial banks. Further it set out to investigate the challenges that Kenyan Commercial banks face while ... -
Strategic planning practices by Kenya medical supplies agency
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Changes in the environment have drastically affected the way in which organizations operate. These changes are within both the internal and external environment and organizations strive to be innovative and agile enough ... -
The determinants of cost of capital by industry, Evidence from companies quoted on Nairobi stock exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-07)In this study an attempt is made to determine the factors that drive the cost of capital in Kenya. An analysis is undertaken of the cost of capital based on a sample of 28 companies quoted on Nairobi Stock Exchange. Three ... -
The effects of east african common market on cross border business for kenya association of manufacturers’ members
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)In today’s business environment, it is more evident that if companies want to grow they need to think outside the current borders because the competitive advantages in producing products and services are constantly ... -
The effect of financial innovation on the growth of micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The study sought to investigate the effects of financial innovation on the growth of Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) in Kenya. This was motivated by the need to fill-up the academic gap on financial innovation left by ... -
Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
(School of Business, 2010)Corporate strategy is an essential management tool for achieving a firm’s performance through strategic initiatives. Managers of firms must assess their firm’s current competitive position, build a vision for where they ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Challenges for the Small Scale Tea Sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)As the business environment becomes increasingly competitive, companies continuously look for ways to distinguish themselves from their competitors. Companies adapt different Supply Chain Management practices and ... -
Strategic management practices in small and medium enterprises at Kariobangi light industries, Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)Strategic Management is a relatively new concept in management. Its relevance has gained currency with increased competition among industry players where firms aim at gaining competitive advantage over rivals in order ... -
Strategies used by Kenya Commercial Bank when entering international markets
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)Today, banks are operating internationally in order to reach out to more customers and increase their profitability. In their quest to venture into the international markets, the banks tend to use different challenges ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Performance of Naivas Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-10)ABSTRACT Today management is needed in all types of organizations regardless of their size, at all organizations levels and in all work areas. Because management is universally needed, improving the way an organization ... -
Service quality dimensions and customer Satisfaction in the Kenyan Telecomunications service industry: A case of Nokia Siemens networks
(School of Business, 2012)Managers at Nokia Siemens Networks frequently make decisions on service delivery and how to minimise the Service delivery costs. Strength of industry rivalry, lower switching costs by buyers of telecommunication equipment ...
