Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An investigation into implementation of outsourcing strategy by selected manufacturing firms in the chemical and allied sector in Kenya
(School of business, 2009)Outsourcing has expanded considerably over the years. It involves the act of transferring some of an organization’s recurring internal activities and decision rights to outside providers, as set forth in a contract. ... -
Strategic change management practices at Glaxosmithkline Limited
(School of Business, 2010-10)Organizations deal with change on a day-to-day basis as do people. This study investigated strategic change management practices at GlaxoSmithKline Limited .The objective of the study was to determine the strategic change ... -
Strategic planning practices and challenges at the general auditing commission of Liberia
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)A well-designed organizational strategy can bring various benefits to a firm in the present as well as in the future. A formalized strategic management process which requires managers to evaluate their competitive positioning ... -
The relationship between organisational learning and performance improvement in Kenya’s commercial banks
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The study investigated the relationship between organizational learning and performance improvement within the context of Kenyan commercial banks. The study was conducted through an empirical research design; a survey ... -
The signaling effect of dividend cuts and omissions:
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-09)The study set out to establish the signaling effect of dividend cuts and omissions for firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. It intended to establish if there exist a relationship between the dividend cuts/omissions, ... -
International operations by Kenya Commercial Bank in Southern Sudan as an emerging market
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)Internationalization is the process of engaging in production of goods and services beyond national boundaries. Emerging markets are further offering an opportunity for firms to set up their subsidiaries and carry out their ... -
ICT infrastructure and e-government adoption among local authorities in Kisumu county, Kenya
(School of business, 2010)Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) plays a critical role in sustainable human development and governance. ICT is a powerful enabler of development goals because of the way in which it improves communication ... -
Organizational capabilities as a source of competitive advantage at Airtel Kenya
(School of Business, 2012-11)Corporate success derives from a competitive advantage which is based on distinct capabilities, which is most often derived from the unique character of a firm's relationships with its suppliers, customers, or employees, ... -
Post merger implementation strategy for the financial services sector: a survey of mergers in the Kenyan banking sector
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2008-07)The main objective of the study was to investigate post merger implementation strategy on the merged banks. The study focussed on all the 8 mergers and acquisitions that had been witnessed in Kenya from 1995. The staff ... -
Impact of strategic training and development programmes on performance:The case of voluntary service overseas (VSO) jitolee - East Africa
(School of business, 2009)Strategic positioning of training and development directly promotes organizational business goals and objectives. When strategically applied, continuous learning fosters knowledge and skills acquisition to help the ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at the Municipal Council of Kisumu in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The purpose of the study was to establish the challenges facing implementation of Strategy at the Municipal Council of Kisumu. The study was guided by the research question: What are the challenges facing implementation ... -
E-procurement Adoption Among Large Scale Manufacturers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)E-Procurement is more than just a system for making purchases online. Some companies implement e-procurement and succeed while others fail. This study was carried out on the adoption of e-procurement among large scale ... -
Challenges Facing the Implementation of Strategies Adopted by the City Council of Nairobi for Effective Revenue Collection
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012-11)Much of the previous research into the challenges to strategy implementation mechanism has concentrated generally on developed countries. Not much known local study has focused on the challenges facing the implementation ... -
Response to Strategic Change in the Kenya Police Service: Case Study of Lari Police Division
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-11)All organization are environment depended. They are in constant two way interaction with the environment and depend on it for continued survival. All organizations operates as open systems. This means that they take ... -
The relationship between financial innovation and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study sought to determine the relationship between financial innovation and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. This study took on a Quasi-experimental research design. The data collected was edited ... -
Response by Commercial Banks in Kenya to the Introduction of Mobile Money Transfer
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-11)Over the years banks have been known to provide financial services ranging from receiving deposits or making payments from and to customers respectively and funds transfer, these services are however restricted to account ... -
Factors influencing ethical standards of managers within the Kenyan oil industry
(School of Business, 2009-10)The Government of Kenya ended regulation of retail fuel prices in Kenya in 1994, with the expectation that competitive forces would prevent price exploitation by the oil companies. In 2008, global prices of crude rose ... -
An investigation on challenges encountered in strategy implementation by selected middle level colleges within Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-11)The performance of colleges is greatly affected by the type of strategic planning practices that an institution has adopted. Institutions must align their strategic planning practices with the environment for improved ... -
Relationship between cost x-efficiency and financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study sought to investigate the relationship between cost X-efficiency and financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya,. The study findings concludes that Cost X-inefficiency ... -
Relationship between commercial banks’ financial performance and their ownership structure
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-09)The study examines the relationship between commercial banks financial performance and their ownership structure. We distinguish between private banks, government banks, foreign banks, domestic banks, widely held and ...
