Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The process of implementation of staff retrenchment program in rift valley railways western region, Kisumu
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-10)Retrenchment of employees is a process undertaken by an organization to reduce the workforce of an organization to improve the operational efficiency. It is usually designed to improve efficiency productivity and/or ... -
Effects of tax planning strategies on tax savings by manufacturing firms based in industrial area Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)This study focuses on the effectiveness of tax mitigation strategies on tax savings by manufacturing firms based in industrial area Nairobi. It reveals how effective the tax mitigation strategies available to the manufacturing ... -
Challenges facing implementation of strategic plan at Blueshield insurance company limited
(2009-08)In the world of management, increasing numbers of senior managers are recognizing that one of the key routes to improved business performance is implementation of effective strategic plan. This applies even to the insurance ... -
The role of organizational culture in the relationship between strategy and performance of commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)This management research project examines the relationship, if any, between culture, strategy and the performance of banks. Existing studies show that most organizations appreciate the importance of strategy to achieve ... -
The Determinants of Financial Performance of Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2011-11)Microfinance is a term often applied in reference to small-scale financial services-primarily credit, savings and insurance. It is a tool that has been acceptable over time to offer poor people access to basic financial ... -
Strategies adopted by Non Governmental organizations to achieve financial sustainability in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-11)Financial sustainability is a state in which an institution has a reasonable expectation of covering its costs for the foreseeable future through a combination of donor funding and locally generated income. The purpose of ... -
The relationship between capital structure and financial performance of Microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)This study examined the relationship between capital structure and performance of MFIs in Kenya. Capital structure theories predict that leverage level influences a firm’s performance. In MFIs outreach levels and default ... -
Benefits and challenges of electronic data interchange implementation and application in Kenya: case of Kilindini water front project
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-08)Many organizations are applying Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to improve operational efficiency, enhance information quality, and achieve reductions in processing time of critically important business information. EDI ... -
The effect of micro finance institutions services on the financial performance of micro and small enterprises in Ndia division
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)Micro finance institution in Kenya offer loans, savings services and other financial services to small and medium enterprises and individuals. Microfinance institutions in Kenya operate through opening branches, traditional ... -
The perceived influence of marketing promotion on brand equity: A case of Kenya commercial bank
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-11)This paper examines the influence of marketing promotion on brand equity from two perspectives; the value of the brand to the firm (Financial Perspective), and the value of the brand to customers (customer based brand ... -
The impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of community based organizations in Kibera
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)This study aimed at collecting information from CBOs dealing with health implementation in Kibera. The task included determining the impact of corporate governance on the financial performance of CBO’s in Kibera and ... -
The impact of non-performing loans on the performance of the Banking sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)This study was carried out with objective of finding out whether the commercial banks in Kenya have been impacted by the problem of non-performing loans in this time of global financial crises. The findings confirms that ... -
The People Dimension in Managing Change at Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 211-11)The successful management of change is crucial to any organization in order to survive and succeed in the ever competitive and continuously evolving business environment. It is important for any organization to be able to ... -
The effect of interest rates on the financial performance of firms offering mortgages in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-10)Mortgage is a long-term commitment that ties a prospective homeowner down to mortgage repayment for at least 20 years or transfer of a legal or equitable interest in a specific immovable property for the payment of debt. ... -
Employee empowerment strategies used by Africa Nazarene University, Kenya
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Employees of an organization are a very important resource without which an organization’s goals can never be realized. Competitive success has become increasingly dependent on human resources and in particular intellectual ... -
The impact of information technology investments on organizational performance at Kenya Commercial Bank group Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Information Technology has emerged as a key component in solving complex strategic issues. Relevant literatures have recognized Information technology as the driving force behind the fast rate of changes in global markets. ... -
The impact of deposit taking on financial performance of micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The Microfinance Act of 2006 that was enacted on 2nd May 2008 paved way for the transformation of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to deposit taking Microfinance Institutions (DTMs) in Kenya. This research project is aimed ... -
The strategic value of ISO certification among state owned enterprises in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)The study set out to establish the drivers for ISO certification and the value gained after certification in the State Owned Enterprises in Kenya The researcher, found out that the main drive was to increase efficiency and ... -
Sustainable competitive advantage arising from competitive startegies adopted by low-cost airlines in Kenya: Case of Five Forty Aviation Ltd
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Background The global aviation industry is undergoing a fundamental structural shift. Aviation Industry Survey Results (2008) states that the aviation industry is faced with excess capacity, rising costs, competition ... -
Strategic responses by James Finlay (kenya) limited to competitive enviroment in Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-10)This study was conducted to find out the strategic responses employed by James Finlay Kenya Limited to counter competition in the market and how effective these strategies are. This research was motivated by the fact that ...
