Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Responses adopted by private universities in Kenya to cope with the changing higher education environment
(School of Business, 2007)This study was on responses adopted by private universities operating in Kenya to cope with the changing higher education competitive environment; and the challenges, which the private universities are facing in responding ... -
A study of the effectiveness of approaches used by development programs in the provision of business development services to micro and small enterprises in Makueni district
(2007)There has been an interest of BDS for MSE development and an increase of both BDS providers and facilitators in the country. However, there is a gap between what these programs’ priorities and what the MSEs require for ... -
The relationship between agency banking and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of business, 2012-10)The business environment has changed and it has been characterised by stiff competition among the players and the banking industry is no exception in Kenya. Competition amongst the commercial banks has pushed banks towards ... -
The impact of internal control systems on the financial performance of private hospitals in Nairobi
(School of business, 2012)Internal control systems is a topical issue following global fraudulent financial reporting and accounting scandals in both developed and developing countries. This requires a critical evaluation of internal control ... -
The effect of industry leverage on firm performance: A case study of firms quoted at NSE
(School of Business, 2009)Efficient financial management requires the existence of some objective or goal because judgment as to whether or not a financial decision is efficient must be made in light of some standard. Various objectives are ... -
Relationship between commercial banking business models and financial performance for commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, 2009)The objectives of this study were to establish the business models applied by commercial banks in Kenya and to establish the relationship between banking business models and financial performance of commercial banks in ... -
Strategic Responses to Competition by the Medium and Large Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study set out to establish the strategic responses to competition by the medium and large supermarkets in Nairobi and the challenges faced in implementing these strategies. Data was collected through a well-structured ... -
Strategy Evaluation and Control at Ushuru Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited
(University of Nairobi,School of business, 2012-11)The business world is in the process of a global transformation. Mergers, acquisitions, outsourcing and downsizing are becoming common word everywhere. International boundaries are fading in importance as businesses take ... -
Financial challenges facing savings and credit co-operative societies in kenya: The case of saccos in Nairobi
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2011)Co-operatives play a major role in resources mobilization, agro-processing and marketing of agricultural produce. The movement plays an important role in wealth creation, food security and generation of employment and ... -
Survey of operational budgetary process and challenges in the mortgage financing institutions in Kenya
(School of Business, 2009)The study involves understanding the operational budget process and its effectiveness in the mortgage financing firms in Kenya. The study attempted to evaluate how the firm has employed an operational budget as a management ... -
Core banking systems replacement and performance in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Financial services companies around the world are seeking to upgrade their core banking systems to improve competitiveness, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. However, such initiatives are especially ... -
Analysis of Factors Affecting Provision of Quality Health Services by the Government to the Population in Somaliland
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)Universal access to quality health care is an ideal goal for all nations. Governments often base their health care development plans on this principle. Indeed according to the World Health Organisation, better health is ... -
Challenges of strategic decision making in natural disaster risk management in the public sector in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-09)Strategy formulation and implementation involves the development of long term plans by an organization for the effective management of both internal factors in the form of strengths and weaknesses and factors of external ... -
Relationship between operational efficiency and growth of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, 2009)The research aims to examine whether the efficiency structure hypothesis holds true for Kenyan commercial banks. The efficiency structure hypothesis, developed by Demesetz (1973),is the proposition that more efficient ... -
Strategy Evaluation and Control at Kenya Wildlife Service
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009)As demands for greater accountability and real results have increased, there is an attendant need for enhanced results based monitoring, evaluation and control of policies, programs and projects. Evaluation and control is ... -
Strategy implementation at the Kenya animal genetics resource center
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012)This project studied the strategy implementation process at the Kenya Animal Genetics Resource Center. The process of strategy implementation has many challenges leading to most organizations failing to achieve the objectives ... -
Corporate governance and performance in the heritage insurance company limited
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)Apart from many research work done on governance and performance, this project examines the link between corporate governance and company performance. Corporate governance is not a new concept in the business world today. ... -
Application of diversification strategy at the Anglican church of Kenya
(School of business, 2009)Whereas diversification has been an area widely researched and written about, there has been little focus on the religious sector and in particular the churches. This research project focuses on understanding the nature ... -
The effect of lending interest rates on the financial performance of savings and credit cooperative socities in Kenya
(School of business, 2012-10)The SACCO subsector is part of the massive Kenyan co-operative movement comprising of both financial and non-financial cooperatives. SACCOs have played an important role in the development of the Kenyan economy which has ... -
Challenges of the implementation of growth Strategies in Fina bank Kenya limited
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2012-10)ABSTRACT Business growth is broadly defined since it involves various dimensions. For any organization to survive in a competitive environment it must experience growth is market share, customers, revenue and influence. ...
