Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Challenges of implementing strategic change at the Kenya revenue authority
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2011)The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges faced in implementing strategic change in Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The research design adopted was a case study which involved an in depth analysis of the ... -
Strategic responses of the co-operative college of Kenya to the changing external environment
(School of business, 2009)Co-operative College of Kenya(COCK), just like any other organization whether in public or private sector is affected by its environment. This is because every organization has to interact with the environment for survival. ... -
The effects of dividend policy on profitability of Sacco’s with FOSAs in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)For SACCOs to be able to meet the capital adequacy requirements, they may opt to adopt dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPS) rather than cash dividend payment plan. It is expected that most members will join SACCOs which ... -
The influence of behavioral biases on the trading decisions of equity fund investors: A case of British American (britam) Kenya Equity fund
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)This paper set out to study behavioral biases of investors in the equity fund market and how they apply in our local situation. The objective of this study was to identify behavioral biases and phenomena present amongst ... -
The relationship between selected macroeconomic variables and stock return at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, 2012)The main aim of this study was to examine the relationship between selected macroeconomic variables and stock return at the Nairobi securities exchange. The study focused on Consumer price index (CPI), market interest rate, ... -
Change management practices in the soft drink industry In Kenya: A case of firms operating within Nairobi
(School of business, 2009)The soft drink industry is one of the sectors of the wider economy that has witnessed immense brand on product proliferation. There is fierce competition that forces companies to diversify their product range in an effort ... -
An investigation of business value of information technology: Case of Kenya capital markets
(School of business, 2012-10)Investing in information technology is an important exercise that most organizations strive to perform. Several organizations continue to invest in large scale IT systems. Many however companies become so focused on IT ... -
Turn-around strategy by Kwale international sugar company limited
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2012)Turnaround strategic management philosophy revolves around short-term survivability while endeavoring not to compromise longer-term turnaround viability thereafter. The study sought to bring out clearly the strategies ... -
Strategies for sustainable supply chains among supermarkets in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012)This study aimed at establishing strategies for sustainable supply chains among supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya. The study aimed to achieve two objectives: To establish the extent to which supermarkets in Nairobi adopted ... -
Implementation of performance contracting strategy at the Teachers Service Commission
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The current study sought to achieve the following objectives; to establish the implementation process of performance contract at the Teachers Service Commission, to establish the challenges faced in the implementation ... -
Assessment of the Perceived Benefits & Limitations of the Automated Trading System at the N.s.e – a Survey of Mba Students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The concept of automated trading at the stock market is a fairly recent phenomenon at the Nairobi stock exchange, having been introduced only recently in the year 2006.This was just about 2 years after the piloting and ... -
The Influence of Grievance Handling on Employee Job Satisfaction in Private Secondary Schools in Thika West District
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)The great majority of employees are quite enthusiastic when they start a new job, but in most organisations, employee morale sharply decline after their first few months and continue to deteriorate afterwards. According ... -
Factors influencing strategy implementation among local non-governmental organizations in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of business, 2012)Strategy implementation is understood as one of the most difficult business challenges facing today’s managers. The challenges can be ascribed to several reasons among them ever changing external environment, inadequacy ... -
A survey on corporate turnround response by financially distressed companies quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange.
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)Firms that are experiencing financial distress take one action or another in order to turn around their performance. This study sought to find out what turnaround strategies are taken by companies hen faced by financial ... -
Effect of benchmarking on performance: Evidence from freight forwarding firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2012-11)ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of benchmarking on performance of freight forwarding firms in Kenya. For the purposes of this study, the researcher employed a descriptive research design. ... -
Survey of internal control systems among the listed private companies and the public sector companies in Kenya
(School of business, 2011-11)Internal control serves many important purposes. There are increasing calls for better internal control systems and report cards on them. Internal control is looked upon more and more as a solution to a variety of potential ... -
An investigation of the impact of e-government technology in the city council of Nairobi
(2012)E-government is a form of e-business in governance and refers to the processes and structures needed to deliver electronic services to the public (citizens and businesses), collaborate with business partners and to conduct ... -
Effect of performance appraisal on employee job satisfaction in Kenya revenue authority
(2011-11)Effective performance system can lead an organization to take strides towards success but an ineffective performance appraisal system can seal the fate of the organization by creating chaos and confusion from the top ... -
The Influence of Mobile Money Transfer in sustaining customer loyalty at Safaricom Limited
(School of Business, 2012)This research examines the influence of mobile money transfer in sustaining customer loyalty at Safaricom limited. The study looks at the background of Safaricom limited, currently the market leader in telecommunications ... -
Comparison between representative tax system and macro basis for revenue equalization systems in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The aim of this study was to compare the Representative Tax System and macro basis of revenue allocation in Kenya, in relation to equalization systems. The study sought to address the following research question, do the ...
