Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Strategic issue management practices in private Secondary schools in Mombasa district
(School of Business, 2011)This research project report is based onstrategic management concept entitled strategic issue management practices in private secondary schools in Mombasa District of Mombasa County. The report gives the research findings ... -
The effect of modified audit opinions on share prices for companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The study was conducted with the objective of investigating the effects of Modified Audit Opinions on share prices. A survey was carried out on 49 companies that were continuously listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange ... -
The impact of bursaries on the persistence of undergraduate students in public universities in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)The objective of this study was to examine the impact of bursaries on the persistence of undergraduate students in public universities in Kenya. The motivation was to examine the adequacy of the current bursary awards ... -
Corporate reputation and financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11-15)The PriceWaterhouseCoopers has been carrying out surveys on CEO’s Most Respected Companies in East Africa since 1999. These companies also continue to showcase their financial soundness as they have been profitable over ... -
An empirical test of the random walk model for the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)It is usually believed that the markets in developing and less developed countries are not efficient in semi-strong form or strong form. Efficient capital market is one which prices fully reflect the available information. ... -
Impact of mobile banking risks on financial inclusiveness: an Mpesa study
(The University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012)Mobile banking has been considered to be one of the most value-added and important mobile services currently available. Considering the fact that the penetration of this technology is undefined well, particularly in ... -
Determinants of retirement benefits schemes financial performance in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)The pension industry has been growing over the years .This is majorly because of the concern of social security after retirement concerns for the Kenyan work force. This has been so because a large task force of the ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation at equity Bank limited
(School of Business, 2010)Strategy formulation is the development of long term plans for the effective management of opportunities and threats in light of the organization’s strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand strategy implementation is ... -
Impact of the 2007 – 2009 global financial crisis on the real estate investments in Kenya
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)It is indicated that the financial crisis of 2007 to 2009 was largely triggered by the bursting of the United States real estate bubble and it has been considered as one of most serious global financial system meltdowns. ... -
Strategic change management at Energy Regulatory Commission of Kenya
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-08)Change management, whether in the private or public sector is a daunting exercise and it is important to properly manage strategic change in organizations since it impacts on performance. Bracker (1980) argued that the ... -
The Effect of Board Structure on the Performance of Quoted Companies at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)This study examined the effect of the Board structure on the performance of listed firms at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. It is revealed that there is no significant effect of board structure in the form of representation ... -
The Use of Internet Advertising by the Kenyan Mobile Telephone Industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-10)Advertising models are now changing from 'interruptive marketing' to ‘engagement marketing’, which promotes interactivity and dialogue between brands and audience. Companies use internet advertising, which allows for chats, ... -
Employee Engagement in Afya Savings & Credit Co-operative Society (Sacco) Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The main objective of the study was to establish factors that promote employee engagement in Afya Sacco. To establish this, a survey was conducted at Afya SACCO Society Limited situated at Nairobi. The study was done ... -
Factors determining rights issue for firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, 2012)A rights offer refers to an equity issue where all existing shareholders of the issuing company have right to sign up for new shares on a pro rata basis at a certain price and within a certain time period. Although the ... -
Factors influencing the practice of Corporate social responsibility by standard Chartered bank in Kenya
(The University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012)In recent times, there has been an evident tremendous growth in the adoption of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This growth shows that CSR proliferates on the boardroom agenda across many sectors and thus proves ... -
The Determinants of Interest Rate Spread in Liberian Financial Sector
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012)Financial reform predicts achievement of efficiency in the intermediation process and reduced transaction costs, which is proxied by a narrowing wedge between the lending and deposit rates. Liberia‘s experience shows a ... -
Responses of Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited to Changing Environmental Conditions
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)The main objective of this study was to identify responses of Jubilee Insurance to the changing environmental conditions. The study also sought to determine the forces of change in the external environment of Jubilee. ... -
Adoption of Social Media Networks as an Innovative New Market Entry Strategy by Kentucky Fried Chicken in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)Social networks and social media are part of a phenomenon that is changing the way organizations communicate with their customers and potential customers in a new market segment. Social media marketing programs usually ... -
Membership perception of the relevance of business Association in changing external environment :A case of Kenya motor industry association
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)The study aimed at investigating the membership’s perceptions of the services being offered by the KMI association and whether their expectations are being met. The study also aimed at finding out the challenges faced by ... -
Measuring Bank operational efficiency using data envelopment analysis: A case study of Kenya Commercial Bank ltd
(university of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011)This paper examines relative operational efficiency of 168 branches of KCB for the period between January and December 2010. The purpose is to determine the operational performance status of each branch with a view of ...
