Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A Survey of Foreign Exchange Risk Management Practices by Textile and Apparel Firms in Export Processing Zones in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2009)The aim of this research study was to identify the nature of foreign exchange risk exposure faced by apparel firms in Kenya and to ascertain the foreign exchange risk management practices employed by apparel firms in ... -
Effectiveness of strategies used by the export promotion council (epc) in assisting Kenya’s export oriented small and medium entreprises (smes)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)One of Kenya’s key strategies in its economic development efforts is the achievement of an export led growth. It is felt that an export led growth would bring more investors and earn the country the much needed foreign ... -
An Application of Porter’s Theory of the Competitive Advantage of Nations in Determination of the Competitiveness of the Kenyan Tea Export Industry
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)The Tea export industry plays a very crucial role in the Kenyan economy as tea is one of the main foreign exchange earners. In fact Tea has overtaken tourism to become the country's number one foreign exchange earner. ... -
Responses of Kisii Bottlers Ltd to Changes in the Operating Environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2012)The overall objective of the study was to examine the response of Kisii Bottlers Limited to the Changes in the Operating environment. This study adopted a case study research design. An interview guide was used to collect ... -
Market penetration strategies used by Essar telecom Kenya (Yu)
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)Market penetration seeks to maintain or increase the market share of current products of a company. This can be achieved by a combination of competitive strategies like pricing, advertising, sales promotion and dedicating ... -
Effectiveness of Revenue Collection Strategies at Kenya Revenue Authority in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Developing effective ways in revenue collection has been an important matter in tax and revenue collection. The advent of new instruments to help businesses work more efficiently affects the way taxes and revenues are ... -
Challenges faced by small & medium enterprises in accessing finance in Kiambu town, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Importance in the role of the SME in the development process continues to be in the forefront of policy debates not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. The advantages claimed for SME are various, ... -
The structure of constituency development fund and project implementation at the constituency level within kiambu county in Kenya
(School of business, 2012)Organizational structure and resulting capabilities are perhaps the last sustainable sources of competitive advantage well managed organizations can have. The Constituency Development Fund (CDF) is one of the devolved ... -
Factors influencing the distribution channel performance of Kenya wine agencies limited (KWAL) products within the supermarkets in Kenya
(School of business, 2009)The wine industry in the world market has been experiencing a period of a substantial growth and change. Marketing channels of wines are develop and operate in complex environment that is continually changing as they are ... -
The Relationship Between Micro Finance Loans and Household Welfare in Bungoma County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This study was carried out to establish the relationship of microfinance loans on household welfare in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study also aimed at determining the relationship that exists between household welfare and ... -
Effect of mobile banking on selected macro-economic factors in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Mobile banking is the provision of banking services using handheld devices such as palmtops, mobile phones and personal digital assistants. Mobile banking is a relatively new technology which is being adopted at a rate. ... -
Factors Influencing Competitive Advantage of Firms in the Micro Finance Industry in Kenya
(School of business, 2012)Competition is a universal social process that exists in all types of societies either civilized or uncivilized. This may in form of service or goods offered to their customers. Competitive advantage is a superiority that ... -
A survey of the challenges of budget preparation and implementation among manufacturing companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The manufacturing sector in Kenya contributes approximately 13% of the GDP and is thus significant player in the economy. The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges of budgeting preparation and implementation ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by Huawei technologies limited in Kenya to cope with competition in provision of telecommunication solutions
(School of business, 2009)External changes in the Kenyan economy have contributed to the intense competition faced by telecommunication solution providing firms in the country. With the onset of liberalization and the emergence of highly demanding ... -
An investigation of the effects of generic competitive strategies on performance of Coca cola Company (Kenya) Ltd
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-09)With increase in competition that most companies are facing today, rewards will accrue to those who can read precisely what consumers wants by continuously scanning the environment and delivering the greatest value to ... -
Adoption of Risk Management by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The banking sector plays are very important role in the economy and the stability of the sector can not be over emphasized. Central bank of Kenya is mandated to regulate the industry. By the end of 2009 there were 44 ... -
A survey of the factors hindering the trading of financial derivatives in the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
(School of business, 2009)This study sought to establish the factors hindering the trading of financial derivatives in the NSE. To achieve this primary data was collected through a questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to 19 brokerage ... -
Strategic Planning Practices at Kenya National Audit Office
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Today, organisations in developed and developing countries operate in a more turbulent and complicated environment. Strategic planning in Kenya’s public sector is part of the ongoing Government reform process that be ... -
The relationship between non-performing loans management practices and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Most developing economies that undergo the process of financial liberalization have banking systems that are burdened by a large proportion of bad loans and risky credits. Bad loans have created several problems for ... -
Benchmarking Practices Used by Commercial Banks in Nairobi
(School of business, 2012)Financial institutions including commercial banks have since the mid 1980s and 1990s adopted continuous improvement techniques such as benchmarking to build organizations that are internally and externally geared towards ...
