Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Low Price Anomaly on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Stock market anomalies are deviations from norms in the asset pricing models. They reveal the inefficiencies which exists in the financial markets around the globe. They reveal the inefficiencies in the market concerning ... -
Information Communication and Technology Related Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools in Kasarani Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate Information communication and technology related factors influencing implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Kasarani Sub County, Kenya. The objectives ... -
The Effect of Environmental Influences on Recruitment and Selection at the Sarova Group of Hotels
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Recruitment and selection is the main drive in Human Resource Management and it involves searching and obtaining a pool of potential candidates with the desired knowledge, experience and skills and for an organization to ... -
The Relationship Between Growth Strategy and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most of the research done so far has focused on growth and its antecedents in commercial banks. Firms are employing different strategies to accomplish growth and gain competitive advantage in the market. Among the key ... -
An Analysis of Effectiveness of Employee Communication in Public Institutions in Nairobi: the Case of Teachers Service Commission
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to analyze the effectiveness of employee communication in public institutions in Nairobi with TSC as a case. The objectives of the study were: to analyze existing employee communication tools; to evaluate ... -
Effect of market segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies on International Schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Segmentation, targeting and positioning are tools of marketing used in gaining competitive advantage by a firm in the market. STP can be viewed as main disciplines in strategy of marketing; faults in these areas result in ... -
The Influence of Asset Quality on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The stability as well as resilience of a banking system can be used to determine the financial stability of a bank in any given economy. This can be done through banks maintaining quality bank assets which are capable of ... -
Modes of Internationalization and Performance of Airline Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)All the aspects involved in the internationalization process model complement each other. An organization’s present position is the basis used by the organization to gather its knowledge. The overall knowledge of an ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study endeavored to find the relationship between financial innovations and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study variables were mobile phone, agency banking and ATM banking. The study ... -
Effect of Perceived Work Life Balance on Employee Turnover Intent Among International Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was conducted to establish the effect of perceived work life balance on employee turnover intent among international humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. ... -
Role Of Social Media In Interpersonal Communication Among Secondary School Students In Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the role social media in interpersonal communication among secondary school students in Machakos County. Past studies have shown that in the contemporary society, the increased application ... -
Print Media Coverage of Environmental Sustainability Issues in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study seeks to find out how issues of environmental sustainability are reported and framed by the print media in Kenya and specifically on the coverage of the Mau Forest evictions between November 2009 and December ... -
Effect Of Exchange Rate Volatility On Stock Market Returns At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the recent past and specifically 2015 and early 2016, the Kenya shilling was depreciating in value and at the same time the NSE 20 share index and all-share index were also declining. Different opinions have been given ... -
Behavioural Factors That Influence Individual Investment Decisions At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The traditional theory of finance assumes that investors act rationally on the quest of wealth maximisation, and that they follow the basic tenets of risk and return in determining which ventures to spend money on. However, ... -
Competitive Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The environment is faced with constant changes which make it dynamic and complex. Due to this, firms have been compelled to adopt competitive strategies in order to gain competitive advantage over their rivals. The research ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Performance of Listed Agricultural Firms in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this research was to determine the influence of corporate governance practices on financial performance in listed agricultural companies in Kenya. The corporate governance practices included board of ... -
Influence of financial Technology on performance management practices at Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study is to establish the influence of Financial Technology on Performance Management Practices at Kenya Commercial Bank Kenya Ltd. Improvement of performance management practices can be reflected in ... -
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior When Buying Selected Fast-moving Consumer Goods in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The consumers in Nairobi have been faced by a rapidly evolving market environment. market changes are characterized by the entry of both global and local manufacturers in the market and therefore increasing the level and ... -
Effect of Inflation on Stock Market Returns at Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The relationship between inflation and stock market returns has been investigated by several researchers around the world. The findings of investigations have recognized the existence of connection between stock market ... -
Effect of Turnaround Strategies on the Performance of Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya Airways has been posting losses as follows: 2013 (KSH 9 billion) and 2014 (KSH 2.7 billion), these losses can be attributed to a high wage bill, increased operational costs, stiff competition from other carriers, ...
