Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Relationship between credit risk management practices and the level of non-performing loans of microfinance institutions in nyeri county
(School of business, 2012)The management of non-performing loan has been a major challenge facing financial institutions. According to the Central Bank of Kenya‟s Bank Supervision Annual Report 2011, in the MFI sector, the net loan portfolio grew ... -
Disaster management strategies used by the government of Uganda in Kiryandongo district
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011)Strategic Management has never been more crucial in a time like this when disasters are the norm all over the world. We have many organizations and institutions competing against each other, operating complimentarily and ... -
The effect of liquidity on dividend payout by companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(School of business, 2012)Liquidity management is a critical component in every organization. It refers to a firm being able to meet its current obligations on business as and when they arise. It entails the elimination of default chances on ... -
The Influence of Positioning in the Enrolment of Students in Nairobi’s Private Middle Level Colleges
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)Over the past two decades, the market for private middle level colleges in Nairobi has expanded extensively resulting in increased competition amongst the competing colleges in the city. This expansion is as a result of ... -
A survey of the corporate governance structures and practices in selected occupational retirement benefit schemes in Kenya
(School of business, 2009)The prominence of corporate governance in public discourse has been inspired largely by corporate failures and globalisation. Corporate governance structures are intended to reduce the agency conflicts by aligning the ... -
Organisational learning practices in Non governmental organisations in Coast province of Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)Learning is the ultimate sustainable competitive advantage for organizations because no one can undercut, duplicate or take it. Organizational learning explores ways to design organizations so that they fulfil their ... -
The Effect of Changes in Interest Rates on the Returns of Stocks of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(The University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012)The study aimed at investigating the effect of changes in interest rates on the returns of the stocks of commercial banks listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The population of the study comprised the six ... -
The Effects of Income Source Diversification on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2012)This paper attempts to find out the effect of diversifying income sources of Commercial Banks in Kenya during the financial period 2007 – 2011 on financial performance. The study predicts that the level of diversification ... -
Information and communication technology (ICT) and organizational change in a socio-political institutional environment:Case of the independent Electoral and boundaries commission (IEBC)
(School of business, 2012)As the world grows through globalization and technology advancement, a need has arose for organizations and businesses to incorporate change and adopt new technologies which have been incorporated in the running of ... -
The relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(School of business, 2012)In recent years, firms have greatly increased the amount of resources allocated to CSR activities. This paper studies the empirical relation between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and financial performance in Kenya ... -
Competitive intelligence practices adopted by Safaricom Limited in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)The study sought to establish the competitive intelligence practices adopted by Safaricom Limited in Kenya. Competitive intelligence is the action of gathering, analyzing, and applying information about products, domain ... -
The extent of compliance with IAS 41 by limited agricultural companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012)IAS 41 introduces a fair value model to agricultural accounting. Its objective is to establish standards of accounting for agricultural activities, management of the biological transformation of biological assets and ... -
Corporate brand promise as a basis of building competitive advantage in the banking industry in Kenya.
(School of business, 2012)Corporate brand promises have become the ultimate competitive asset because ‗they last forever, are infinitely scalable, create enormous premiums, and are portable across products and even categories. Yet the profile of ... -
Effect of taxpayers’ education on vat compliance among small and medium sized enterprises in Mavoko municipal council
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-10)Taxpayers’ education has been defined as methods used by Revenue Authorities to increase the awareness of taxpayers on the legal and administrative requirements of the various tax laws to educate both existing and potential ... -
Diversity management practices among the non -governmental organizations in Nairobi
(School of business, 2009)This study sought to establish the diversity management practices among Non Governmental Organizations in Nairobi. This study adopted a sample survey research design. This design is appropriate for the study since the ... -
Extent to Which Technology Risks Affect Information Technology as a Competitive Tool in the Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-03-14)The study sought to establish the extent to which technology risks affect Information Technology as a competitive tool in the banking industry in Kenya. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the study adopted a ... -
Attitudes of Parastatal Employees Towards the Proposed Increase in Premiums by the National Hospital Insurance Fund
(School of business, 2012)In July 2010, a new proposal was passed for the implementation of a new premium contribution structure. This contribution structure proposed an increase of total premium collections from the then Kshs.5 billion to a projected ... -
Strategic responses adopted by Airtel Kenya to competition
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)Strategic response is a reaction to what is happening in the economic environment of organizations. Porter (1998) views operational responses as part of a planning process that coordinates operational goals with those ... -
Web-based software testing by information
(School of Business, 2012)Software testing is an inevitable phase of the Software Development Lifecycle as it ensures quality assurance. There are several practices undertaken by software testers though no standards are adhered to hence the need ... -
The relationship between performance measurement and organisational culture systems in Kenya manufacturing sector
(School of business, 2012)The aim of this study was to determine relationship between organizational culture systems and performance measurement systems (PMS). The objectives are:to establish the organizational culture systems in Kenyan manufacturing ...
