Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Corporate governance practices and performance at Elimu Sacco in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Previous research has shown that corporate governance in Sacco’s in Kenya has not been effectively regulated and supervised. It is important to emphasize that good corporate governance practices in the SACCOs is imperative ... -
The Impact of Value Analysis Implementation on Service Delivery at Kisumu Polytechnic
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2012)In the age of increasing competition for financial resources, innovation and improved value across all industries and levels of government, Value analysis methodology has become useful in government, process design, ... -
The perception of service quality by tenants of Selected commercial buildings within the Nairobi Central business district, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-11)Service quality has been the subject of considerable interest by both practitioners and researchers in recent years. Despite the importance of measuring service quality across industries and nationwide, little empirical ... -
The Effect of Behavioural Factors on Investment Decisions at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The main objective of this study was to establish the behavioural factors influencing individual investors’ decisions at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The study was guided by the following specific objectives, that is, to ... -
Marketing Strategies Used by Insurance Companies in Kenya to Manage Service Quality Among Customers
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)In order to keep up with the competition and changing consumer needs and wants in the competitive business environment, insurance companies need to use effective marketing strategies in managing service quality among ... -
Challenges facing the implementation of performance contracting as a strategy at national bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Performance contracting both in public and private sector is aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness in the management of the organization’s affairs. However, while this concept seems to work in many organizations ... -
A Study of Performance Contracting Practices Among Non-governmental Organizations in the Health Sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-11)The focus of research was on study of performance contracting practices among NGOs in the health sector in Kenya. Performance contracting has been viewed as a strategic aspect on government institutions. The implementation ... -
The Relationship Between Rewards and Job Satisfaction at the National Cereals and Produce Board
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012-08)Employee satisfaction is an important variable that is able to give an opinion about general emotion and thinking forms of employees about their job and workplace. Understanding employee satisfaction and the factors ... -
Growth Strategies Adopted by Cooperative Bank as an Operational Orientation
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Modern businesses operate in a turbulent environment faced with a variety of new challenges brought about by globalization and trade liberalization. Its impact typically remains hidden within the normal fluctuations in ... -
The relationship between financial innovations and the growth of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of business, 2012)The banking sector in Kenya is one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy having registered significance growth in the past two decades. However, very few studies have been done to examine the key drivers of growth ... -
A study on the factors affecting the uptake of carbon finance investments opportunities in Kenya
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The global challenges of growth, urbanisation, scarcity and environmental change have become the key strategic drivers for business leaders in the present world. Governments and business constituencies are shifting from ... -
Turn of the Month Effect on Stocks Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2013-03-12)ABSTRACT The paper investigated the existence of the Turn of the Month effect at the Nairobi stock exchange during the period between 1st January 2003 and 31st Dec 2007 using daily observations of the NSE-20 Share index ... -
A survey of financial challenges facing small contractors in western Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The study is a survey of financial challenges faced by small contractors in western region. The study is inspired by common business failures witnessed among this class of businesses in western region. The identified ... -
The perceived link between social responsibility and corporate image at Kenya shell ltd:A survey of selected publics in Nairobi
(School of business, 2009)Corporate Social Responsibility is concerned with the integration of environmental, social, economic and ethical considerations into business strategies and practices. In Kenya there is an upsurge in Corporate Social ... -
Effectiveness of International E-commerce Strategy Among Selected Registered Motor Vehicle Dealers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)This management research project sought to find out the effectiveness of international e-commerce as a business strategy and how it has led to business growth for motor vehicle dealers in Nairobi, Kenya. This objective was ... -
Strategic responses of Rwathia group of businesses to environmental changes
(School of business, 2012)Aid workers continue to witness atrocities, handle dead bodies, encounter destitute poverty, receive threats, visit and live in foreign countries in conflict among other threats to their lives and health. Traumatic ... -
Impact of Microfinance services on the financial perfomance of small and medium scale enterprises in Kakamega county
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This research seeks to find out the impact of microfinance services on financial performance of SMEs in Kakamega County, Kenya. Governments, donor agencies, and private investors are funding an increasing number of ... -
Entry strategies used by atlas Copco Eastern Africa ltd to enter into the East African market
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2012-11)This research project was a case study which sought to establish the entry strategies used by Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Ltd (ACEA) a Multinational Corporation, to enter into the East African market. ACEA operates in 13 ... -
Strategic responses by Citibank limited to external environmental challenges
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)McGrath et. al., (1995) showed that firms in dynamic environments seek to continuously renew their competitive advantage through competence-generating strategic processes of comprehension and deftness. The study hence ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of agency banking strategy by the Kenya Post Office savings Bank
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)The purpose of the study was to identify factors influencing the adoption of agency banking strategy by Post bank and to establish challenges that Post bank is facing in adopting the agency banking strategy. The purpose ...
