Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The relationship between innovation strategies and competitive advantage among banks listed in the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-10)In the recent years, the theory of sustainable competitive advantage has emerged as one of the most promising theoretical frameworks in management literature especially in the field of strategic management. Porter, (1985) ... -
Perceived Link Between Adoption of Technology and Efficiency in Human Resource Management: a Survey of the Civil Service in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The modern business environment is characterized by turbulence spurred by globalization, technological change, more demanding customers and higher levels of uncertainty which have made management of organizations more ... -
Effectiveness of Advertising Residential Houses in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2011-10)i x ABSTRACT The main aim of all business organizations is to make profits and a merchandising concern can do that by increasing its sales at remunerative prices. This is possible, if the product is widely publicized to ... -
Challenges in Strategy Implementation Faced by Water Service Providers Licensed by Athi Water Services Board in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2012-08)This paper examines the challenges faced by the water services providers in Athi Water Services Board area of Jurisdiction in strategy implementation. The foregoing study was a qualitative one. Data was collected and ... -
Supply chain management practices used in the cosmetic industry in Kenya
(School of business, 2011-10)Although a number of studies have been done on the concept and context of supply chain, none has been done within the context of cosmetic industry in Kenya. There was need therefore for a study to be carried out focusing ... -
Strategic responses to competition in the insurance brokerage sector by AON Kenya insurance brokers limited
(School of business, 2011-09)Aon Kenya is the largest brokerage firm in Kenya whose size gives them undue advantage over others to compete on the same footing. Despite the intense competition that exists in the insurance broking sector, Aon has ... -
Challenges of implementing the multiple strategic alliances between practical action East Africa and NGOs in the water sanitation sector in Kenya
(School of business, 2012-11)Over the years, multiple strategic alliances have become popular due to the benefits and flexibility they provide to organizations. This study’s objectives were to determine the challenges of implementing multiple strategic ... -
Determinants of interest rate spreads amongst commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)This study sought to identify the determinants of interest rate spreads amongst commercial; banks in Kenya and to quantify the impact of those factors on interest rate spreads. Determinants from previous studies were ... -
Performance Measurement of Constituency Development Funds (Cdf) Committees in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2009)At the core of any performance, there will be those traditional, financially-based measures which periodically summarize the organizations or committee’s performance for the benefit of shareholders, lenders, and statutory ... -
Labour turnover in private security firms in Kenya: A case study of future force security firm
(School of Business, 2007)This research project presents results of the effects of labour turnover on organizations’ performance, in Kenya private security firms. It was carried out to establish the factors that influence labour turnover in the ... -
The impact of Sasra regulations on the financial performance of Sacco’s in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)SACCOs in Kenya are required to adhere to regulations set in Sacco’s regulation authority (SASRA). The management has to present the capital adequacy return reports, liquidity statement report, Statement of financial ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance of Unit Trust Funds in Kenya
(School of Business, 2009)This study aimed at identifying the factors affecting the performance of unit trusts in Kenya. A unit Trust is an arrangement whereby property (shares, bonus and real estate) is held on trust for a large number of ... -
The Impact of Money Supply and Selected Macro Economic Variables on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (Nse)
(School of Business, 2009)The purpose of this study was to find out whether or not any meaningful relationship, both direct and indirect, exists between monetary activity (as embodied by money supply, interest rates and GDP) and stock market ... -
Effects of performance appraisal on job satisfaction at Kenya commercial bank
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Job satisfaction as pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one’s job or job experience. Job satisfaction is a result of employee's perception of how well their job provides those things ... -
Perceived impact of packaging on alcohol consumption: A case of the University of Nairobi students
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-11)This study sought to find out what, if any, impact packaging has on consumption of alcohol amongst university students. The study used survey research design. Questionnaires were distributed to all the fourteen faculties ... -
Perceived factors affecting performance of customer service staff in water resources management authority
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)In an organisation, people are the key resources through which all other objectives are achieved. Without united human efforts no organisation can achieve its goals. Employee performance is considered as one of the ... -
Market Orientation and New Product Development by Pharmaceutical Firms Operating in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-04)Discovering and commercialsing of new drug molecules is critical for the future assets of a pharmaceutical company. However, bringing a molecule from discovery to manufacturing is a long and costly process that ... -
The triple bottom line and strategic sourcing decisions among commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012)The Triple Bottom Line is a concept that brings together three important dimensions: the economic; the social and the environmental. These three dimensions are important in addressing sustainability in business operations. ... -
The impact of van selling on product distribution: A survey of selected fast moving consumer goods firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-11)This study in its entirety sought to investigate the impact of van selling on product distribution with keen interest on the selected fast moving consumer goods in Kenya. To achieve this, selected companies’ representatives ... -
The relationship between credit risk management practices and financial performance of commercial Banks in Liberia
(School of Business, 2012)Credit risk management has become an important topic for financial institutes, especially since the business sector of financial services is related to conditions of uncertainty. The turmoil of the financial industry ...
