Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Implementation of business process reengineering for competitive advantage
(School of business, 2008)This study aimed to establish whether The Wrigley Company East Africa achieved operational competitive advantage by implementing Business Process Reengineering (BPR). In addition, the study aimed to explain the possible ... -
Effect of interest rates spread on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Interest rates are fundamental to a ‗capitalist society‘ and are normally expressed as a percentage rate over the period of one year. Interest rate as a price of money reflects market information regarding expected change ... -
Factors That Influence the Performance of Mobile Phone Operators in Kenya: a Case of Zain Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2009)How organizations assess their performance and the factors affecting it thereof has been challenging management commentators and practitioners for many years. Financial measures have long been used to evaluate performance ... -
Liquidity in the emerging markets:The case of Nairobi stock exchange equities market
(School of business, 2007)The general objective of this study was to assess the changes in liquidity at the NSE during the period between January 2000 and December 2005. The specific objectives were; (i) to determine the liquidity status of the ... -
Factors Influencing the Choice of Health Care Financing by Informal Sector Employees
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-11)While universal health coverage has been the goal of health care reformers, and governments for many years, the specifics of how to equitably finance healthcare for the people in the informal sector, who are the majority, ... -
The impact of working capital management on the profitability of the oil industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Working capital management is a very important component of corporate finance because it directly affects the liquidity and profitability of the company. A firm's value cannot be maximized in the long run unless it survives ... -
The extent to which service mix elements have been applied by industrial service firms in Nairobi Kenya
(School of business, 2009)This study was conducted to investigate the extent to which service mix elements are used by industrial services providers in their quality service delivery and also to determine the importance rating of the service mix ... -
A Survey of the Budgetary Practices Among Constituency Development Funds in Nairobi County
(University of UniversitySchool of Business, 2010)A budget is an integral part in the management of any organization; whether public or private. It forms the basis for planning and controlling the use of scarce financial resources in the accomplishment of organization ... -
The perception of managers on satisfaction of retail customers at the Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Customer satisfaction is an important element of banking strategy in today‟s increasingly competitive environment. Bank management must identify and improve upon factors that can increase the level of customer satisfaction ... -
Creating competitive advantage through outsourcing: a survey of classified five star business hotels in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Outsourcing is a business strategy whereby a company hires an independent outside company to do some of its non- core company work. More companies prefer to own brand rather than physical assets; they are de-capitalising. ... -
Inventory management automation and the performance of supermarkets in western Kenya
(School of business, 2012)In today’s highly competitive business environment, organizations are striving to achieve effectiveness, cost efficiencies and economies of scale. Most of these organizations hold inventory so as to meet their customers’ ... -
The effect of strategic business partnerships between Equity Bank ltd and its partners on marketing decisions
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-10)This study was conducted with the objective of determining how strategic partnerships influence marketing decisions by Equity Bank and its partners. It also set out to establish the nature of partnerships formed between ... -
An evaluation of post-merger performance of acquiring firms :A case of commercial banks in Kenya
(School of business, 2012)Mergers and acquisitions have been very common incidents since the turn of the 20th century. These are used as tools for business expansion and restructuring. Through mergers the acquiring company gets an expanded client ... -
Employees perception of strategic implementation at domestic taxes department of Kenya Revenue Authority Mombasa
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Strategy, which is a fundamental management tool in any organization, is a multi dimensional concept that various authors have defined in different ways. It is the match between an organization’s resources and skills and ... -
Supply chain management practices: The case study of numerical machining complex Ltd
(School of Business, 2007)This study was carried out on Numerical Machining Complex ltd., a manufacturing company located in Nairobi. The study had two primary objectives namely; Establishing the supply chain management practices in NMC ... -
The impact of performance contracting on organizational performance
(School of business, 2009)This study was initiated to determine the effect of performance contracting on organizational performance at the Kenya Revenue Authority. The respondents included 40 top-level managers and middle level managers. In ... -
Strategic responses by Kenya meteorological department to the needs of their customers
(School of Business, 2007)This research project was a case study of the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). Its objectives were to identify and document the needs of KMD customers; to establish KMD responses to the needs of their customers; and ... -
Traceability and Quality Management in the Fishing Industry: a Case Study of Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (Kisumu)
(School of business, 2012)A field study of how traceability relates to quality management was conducted at KMFRI – Kisumu, this is a research institute that covers all the Kenyan waters. The process from catch to transportation up to the shipping ... -
The impact of the 2003 reforms on the public service vehicle insurance sector in Kenya:Case study of matatu
(School of business, 2009)The purpose of this study was to determine how the implementation of Legal Notice Number 161 in 2003 by the Government has influenced insurer’s practices with respect to underwriting and claims in the PSV sector. The ... -
Strategies for enhancing corporate reputation: a case study of Nation media group ( NMG)
(School of Business, 2009)Reputation constitutes what the various stakeholders- customers, employees, vendors, shareholders, local communities, government, suppliers perceive the company to be. It takes a life time to build reputations but a moment ...
