Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An investigation of the effect of audit triangle on financial perfomance of parastatals in Kenya
(School of business, 2012)This study was on the effect of audit triangle on financial performance of parastatals in Kenya. The objectives of this study were to establish the impact of the quality of Auditor-Senior management relationship, ... -
Performance and financial ratios of commercial banks in Kenya from 2006-2010
(School of business, 2012)The objective of this study is to identify factors, in a ratio form that shape bank performance as measured through return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). To predict performance, selected indicators are used. ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by architectural firms in Kenya
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)Competitive strategies allows organizations to find their unique niche that would assure them success and profitability in their operations. This concept is universal and does not exclude professional practitioners. The ... -
Strategic responses of Kenya commercial bank limited to changes in the Kenyan banking industry
(School of business, 2009)The objective of the study was to establish strategic responses of KCB to changes in the Kenyan banking industry as well as determine the effectiveness of these strategies. In order to meet this objective, the pertinent ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The study set to determine thefor the firm to remain .competitive both locally and globally. adopted by KTDA and the challenges the company encounters. The managers of KTDA will use the findings of this study to review ... -
A survey of the market segmentation practices by regulated micro finance institutions in Nairobi
(School of Business, 2009)Micro and small-scale enterprises (SMEs) have generated a demand for credit and savings services that has resulted in the formation of over 100 microfinance organizations, half of which are non-governmental organizations ... -
Warehouse location and design decisions among large scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012)A key decision manufacturing firms must make is the location and design of their warehouses. Warehouse location and design selection problem include both quantitative and qualitative factors. The importance of warehouse ... -
The effect of electronic tax register system on the duration of value added tax audit in Kenya
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2011)In the effort to reduce tax evasion, KRA introduced the use of the Electronic Tax Registers (ETRs) by traders. These devices have aided in many ways such as reduction of tax evasion and reduction of the time taken by ... -
Managing Employee Transition From Active Sports Career to Mainstream Work Activities in Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2012)The study involves the management of employee transition from active sports career to mainstream work activities in Kenya Commercial Bank Limited (KCB). The objective of the study is to determine how Kenya Commercial ... -
Strategies adopted by courier firms to cope with environmental challenges affecting the courier services industry in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)The objective of this study was set to establish the strategies adopted by courier firms to cope with environmental challenges in the industry in Kenya. The courier industry, which is regulated by the Communications ... -
Determinants of capital structure of banks in Kenya: an empirical approach
(2012-10)Given the central role of market and credit risk in their core business, the success of banks depend on their ability to identify, assess, monitor and manage these risks in a sound and sophisticated way. In order to ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of Business process outsourcing in Kenya's mobile phone companies
(School of business, 2012)This research is concern with investigating the factors that affect adoption of Business Process Outsourcing in mobile phone companies in Kenya. The study was motivated by the low level of Business Process Outsourcing ... -
Comparative Analysis of Human Resource Management Practices Adopted by International Organization for Standardization Certified and Non International Organization for Standardization Certified Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2012)The adoption of International Organization for Standardization certification requires that certain standards be maintained in the management of human resources. The Kenyan banking sector has become so competitive following ... -
Foreign exchange risk management: strategies and techniques used by banks in Kenya to manage foreign exchange risk exposure
(School of Business, 2009)Considering that the banking sector is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, and that it is a critical vehicle that links the Kenyan economy to the rest of the world, which brings with it a myriad of risks particularly so ... -
Strategic responses of Stima sacco society ltd to changing environment
(School of Business, 2009)The co-operative sector in Kenya, is very competitive, apart from stiff regulations, customer base building and sustenance has been largely a challenge. The Saccos have to operate in an environment with stiff competition ... -
Impact of investment banking on economic growth in Kenya
(School Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Investment banks are an essential part of the financial sectors of modern economies. Providing alternative savings tools to savers and non-bank sources of financing for enterprises, the markets promote economic growth ... -
The impact of credit risk management on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)The objective of this study was to analyze the impact of credit risk management on the financial performance and to establish if there exists any relationship between the credit risk management determinants by use of CAMEL ... -
Challenges of managing strategic change at the new Kenya co-operative creameries ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of business, 2012)Although change management has become a common activity for many organizations, there is often insufficient knowledge about many of the relevant issues among managers. Consequently, many change initiatives fail when managers ... -
An Investigation Into Momentum Anomaly:
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study set out to investigate further evidence on momentum anomaly at the NSE. Part of the study involved decomposing momentum profits based on firm size and testing for the influence of FF three-factor model. At ... -
Adoption of Social Marketing Concept by Private Hospitals in Nairobi
(School of business, 2011-10)The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which hospitals have adopted social marketing concept and determine factors hindering social marketing among hospitals in Nairobi. The study used a descriptive ...
