Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Perception of academic staff in Kenyan public universities towards application of performance appraisal results in training and promotion decisions
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Kenyan public universities have experienced a decline in performance exemplified by enrolment of less than 35% of qualifying students, near collapse of physical facilities, lack of relevance of curricular and low quality ... -
Strategic control practices in the power Generation, transmission and distribution industry
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)This study is the product of a survey carried out on strategic control practices in Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution sector. The study focuses on trying to find out what control practices are in place in ... -
The Effect of Budgetary Control Process in Nyeri County Saccos
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-09)Budgetary control systems are universal and have been considered an essential tool for financial planning. The purpose of budgetary control is to provide a forecast of revenues and expenditures i.e. construct a model of ... -
Strategies used by Equity bank to compete in the Kenyan banking industry
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The banking industry has experienced a rapid growth in terms of profits, deposits, revenues during the Kibaki’s era. This trend has triggered a lot of competition in the banking industry. Equity Bank has managed to weather ... -
Strategic responses of Rentokil initial Kenya limited to Competition
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-11)This study was designed to establish the extent of competition facing Rentokil Initial Kenya Limited and to identify the strategic responses of Rentokil Initial Kenya Limited to competition in the Pest control and sanitary ... -
Perceived psychological contract and job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in Gem district, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This research project reports findings on the perceived psychological contract and job satisfaction of secondary school teachers in Gem district, Siaya County, Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the ... -
Investigation on consistency of bond valuation models Used by fund managers of pension scheme to International accounting standard 39
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-09)The research involves an investigation on consistency of bond valuation models used by fund managers of pension scheme to international accounting standard 39. The data analyzed was obtained from fund managers using a ... -
Strategic management practices at Maseno Mission Hospital, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)The study was to identify the strategic management practices and challenges faced by Maseno Mission Hospital (MMH) in the strategic management process. MMH operates in a rural set-up which offers different dynamics to ... -
Challenges faced by the judiciary in the implementation of its strategic plans in Kenya
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-10)ABSTRACT Strategic Planning is a pro-active result based management strategy adopted by institutions with a view to achieving their desired future (Judiciary Strategic Plan 2005- 2008). Strategic Management Process is ... -
Strategic responses to the dynamic environment by Matatu Saccos in Nairobi city
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-09)The objective of this study was to determine the response strategies to the dynamic environment by Matatu SACCOs.57 Matatu SACCOs were targeted for the study using the cross sectional survey study. A structured questionnaire ... -
The effect of cash management and firm liquidity on Share prices of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, 2012)Liquidity refers to the ability of a firm to meet its short term and long-term financial obligations as they fall due. Liquidity management is very important for every organization that needs to pay current obligations on ... -
Strategies used by Matatus in Nairobi to gain competitive advantage
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Firms need competitive strategies to enable them overcome the competitive challenges they experience in the environment where they operate. A competitive strategy therefore enables a firm to gain competitive advantage ... -
Response strategies of industrial and commercial development Corporation to changes in the external environment in Kenya
(2012)Strategy of the firm is the match between its internal capabilities and its external relationships.Ideally, an organization wants a close match with its environment which is underpinned by its resources and values. A host ... -
Sustainable competitive advantage in the insurance industry in Kenya
(School of Business, 2011)With the accelerating pace of competition and innovation, cutting-edge companies are defined by innovative strategies. Industry leaders create a competitive advantage that enables them to drive superior financial performance ... -
Strategic responses by Aga khan university hospital to brain in the health sector in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)Organizations are environment dependent since no organization can survive without interacting with its environment. This dependency calls for organizations to tailor their strategic planning in line with changes in the ... -
Growth strategies adopted by Barclays Bank of Kenya limited
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)The banking industry is a very competitive one with many local banks coming up with strategies to grow in order to overcome the competition brought about by the environment. Barclays Bank of Kenya is among the banks in the ... -
An investigation into the attitudes of service providers towards men seeking beauty & hair services in Mombasa, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-07)Despite the fact that the cosmetic industry is traditionally associated with women; there is an increasing demand for cosmetics by men. The male niche cosmetic market is growing at a fast pace and is gradually representing ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at indigenous information network organization in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)The ability of an organization to implement strategy successfully is important. While it is the desire of every organisation to keep abreast with changing times and demands in the environment, it is accepted that having ... -
Actors That Determine Customer Loyalty to Cloth Retailing Stores in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Business, 2010)Recent years have shown a growing interest in customer loyalty. The changes facing firms in business environment in terms of globalization, competition, liberalization, saturation of markets and development of information ... -
Managements’ perception of the influence of institutional culture on the implementation of strategic change at Strathmore University
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2009-09)As a result of the rapidly changing technological advancements, increased competition and customer expectations, most institutions of higher education and businesses at large are being forced to evolve with their surrounding ...
