Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Determinants of Solvency Margins of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The objective of this study was to establish the determinants of solvency margins of insurance companies in Kenya. The research design was a census survey of all insurance companies in Kenya. The target population was ... -
Management perception of performance contracting at Kenya rural roads authority
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The study focuses on the management perception of performance contracting at Kenya Rural Roads Authority. It sought to establish the management perception and what influences these perceptions. The design of the study ... -
The roles and challenges of internal auditing in the banking industry in Kenya
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)While differences may affect the practice of internal auditing in each environment, conformance with the IIA‟s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) is essential in meeting ... -
Challenges facing the success of insurance services provision in Tanzania
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Insurance is an intangible service. It is a promise to provide for financial losses to individuals and companies upon payment of an annual premium as the consideration and are compensated once any insured perils operate. ... -
Market reaction to planned change in capital structure: public offers as proxy for change in capital structure-evidence from Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-08)This study has two broad aims, to test the existence of a relationship between capital structure and firm value using IPO as a proxy for capital structure on Nairobi Stock Exchange and, to analyze the behavior of firm share ... -
Determinants of profitability of deposit-taking microfinance institutions and co-operative socities that have front office service activities registered with Sasra
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The study aimed to examine the determinants of financial performance of deposit-taking microfinance institutions and co-operative societies that have front office service activities and are registered with SASRA. The ... -
Internet banking service quality and customer satisfaction at Barclays bank of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Information Technology has emerged to be a strategic resource for attaining efficiency, controls, productivity and profitability and this has caused banks to utilize technology to meet the ever increasing customer expectations. ... -
Strategic Responses to Changes in the External Environment by Universities in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2012-10)Organizations are environment serving and environment dependent. The environment in which organizations operate is constantly changing with different factors influencing the organizations. Coping with the increasingly ... -
Perceived factors affecting employee
(School of Business, 2012)Organizations are investing ever-increasing amounts of resources into performance management, but it is still not clear what they can expect in return, or how they might influence the likelihood of positive system outcomes. ... -
Factors that influence employee performance in Kenya wildlife service
(School of business, 2012-11)Understanding the factors that influence employee performance is vital because the organization will reinforce those factors to improve performance. State Corporations and Private Companies play a key role in the Kenyan ... -
Effectiveness of advertising strategies adopted by safaricom in marketing M-pesa services
(School of business, 2011-11)Advertising has been seen as a tool to assist many consumers as possible through a challenging decision making process. In order to exist in the business for a long period of time, Safaricom company must look for effective ... -
Application of Geographic Information System in Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Many companies are applying GIS based applications to improve efficiency in day to day operations. The main purpose of this research was to establish the application of Geographical Information Systems in the water sector. ... -
Positioning Strategies Adopted by Five Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)This research project investigates the positioning strategies adopted by five star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya to stay competent in the stiff competitive market in the hotel industry. The study has been conducted by considering ... -
Factors Influencing the Use of Direct Procurement of Common User Items by Government Ministries From Supplies Branch
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2011)Government ministries procure wide variety of goods and services using various methods of procurement stipulated in the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 (PPADA) in order to serve the public in various capacities. ... -
Challenges of the implementation of the centralized credit process at KCB Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-12)Strategy is a set of decisions and actions that result in the formulation and implementation of plans designed to achieve a company‟s objectives. It is a very important tool in moving a firm forward in a turbulent environment. ... -
Foreign entry strategies by Fina Bank in Kenya to enter into East Africa region
(School of Business, 2011-11)There are various forms of entering into foreign markets. Companies can either establish stand-alone businesses or acquire existing ones in the other countries. The objective of the current study was to determine the ... -
Factors inhibiting implementation of Public Procurement act (2005) and its regulations in Kenya:A case study of kajiado north district
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)Management in many organizations is focused on identifying and streamlining key business process to reduce costs, grow revenues and manage assets. Business processes include procurement process, marketing process, accounts ... -
Corporate brand image and business customer purchase decision making of detergents in Ecolab East Africa Limited
(School of Business, 2012-11)Research on brand equity and brand image management suggests that marketers should develop brand image strategies before focusing on tactical marketing mix issues. In general, when the name of a brand is mentioned, the ... -
Strategy implementation at Nakumatt holdings limited, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Strategy implementation is a vital component of the strategic management process. Implementation involves putting into action the logically developed strategies. It is the summation of activities in which people use various ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at Kenya Tourist Board
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010)In today’s ever changing turbulent environment, the major determinant of an organization’s success is the successful implementation of its strategy. Strategy implementation is the action aspect of the strategic management ...
