Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A study of the relationship between oil prices, exchange rates and maize prices in kenya
(2012-10)World crude prices, exchange rates and maize prices represent three markets namely the oil market, exchange rate market and the commodity market. World crude prices are exogenously determined hence any shock to the system ... -
The Role of Budgeting in Promoting Corporate Governance on Constituency Development Funds Allocation: a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study is to present a case for the need for budget committee in Constituency Development Fund to promote corporate governance and accountability in constituency development fund management in Nairobi ... -
Challenges of Foreign Direct Investment Faced by Firms in the Apparel Manufacturing Industry in the Kenyan Export Processing Zones
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a complex foreign market entry mode which involves the ownership and control of assets in a foreign market or direct ownership of facilities in the target country. Foreign Direct Investment ... -
Relationship Between Employee Involvement and Cynicism About Organizational Change
(University of Nairobi, 2012)In the year 2003, the NARC Government introduced performance management as a policy. This was later followed by Vision 2030 in year 2006 which aimed at making Kenya a middle income country by year 2030. The government ... -
Analysis of Customer Satisfaction in the Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Kenya: a Case of Study of Customers in Mulolongo Area
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Customer satisfaction is a fundamental marketing construct in the last three decades. In the past, it was unpopular and unaccepted concept because companies thought it was more important to gain new customers than retain ... -
Green Supply Chain Initiatives And Challenges By Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)It is important that government of Kenya realize that sustainable business development is among the main goals of the Millennium Development Goals. In this realization, it would be therefore critical for the government to ... -
Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study sought to determine the strategic planning practices adopted by large manufacturing firms operating in Kisumu , Kenya and their relationship to firm performance. This was a census study conducted on senior ... -
Strategy Implementation And Its Challenges: A Case Of Kenya Society For The Blind
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Strategic plan implementation is an important process in strategic management. Many companies begin major new strategic initiatives but are often than not little impact to the organization. The integral reason for this is ... -
Factors Influencing the Adoption of Agency Banking by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The business environment has changed and it has been characterized by stiff competition among the players and the banking industry in Kenya is no exception. Competition amongst the commercial banks has pushed the banks ... -
Adoption of Agent Banking Services Among Residents of Kawangware Area in Nairobi - Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Agent banking took effect in Kenya in May 2010 after the publication of Prudential Guidelines (PG 15) by the Central Bank of Kenya. Agent banking has been practiced in a number of Countries such as Brazil, Columbia and ... -
The Relationship Between Economic Growth and Stock Market Development: the Case of Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The stock market is a common feature of a modem economy and performs functions which are thought to promote the growth and development of the economy. It plays an important role in the growth of commerce and industry which ... -
The potential of private public partnership in financing municipal capital projects in developing countries
(The potential of private public partnership in financing municipal capital projects in developing countries, 2012-10)The purpose of this paper is to undertake literature review to assess the effectiveness of public private partnership (PPP) finance on municipal capital projects in developing countries. The basis of this investigation is ... -
Factors Affecting Kenya Commercial Bank as an Outward Foreign Direct Investment
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors affecting KCB Bank Ltd as an outward FDI. This study sought to answer the question of why the bank has been successful as a regional bank and what challenges the bank ... -
Challenges Facing Implementation of Public Healthcare Financing Strategies in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)The study was set to determine facing implementation of public healthcare financing strategies in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the challenges faced in the implementation of public healthcare financing ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance And Financial Performance Of Previously Government Owned Companies Quoted On The Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. It is concerned primarily with management and stewardship issues of companies with an aim of increasing firms' performance and increasing ... -
Determinants of Fertility in Kenya: Comparative Analysis of Central, Nyanza, and Western- Provinces
(University of Nairobi, 1999)Kenya is one of the countries in sub-Saharan Africa that is at last experiencing a decline in fertility. This decline has been attributed to so many factors such as increase in contraceptive use, rapid social change - ... -
Competitive Advantage of the Use of Credit Reference Bureaus by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) refers to a firm that collects information on individuals and firm’s credit worthiness from various sources then provides this information to financial institutions for decision making. In the ... -
The Initial and Aftermarket Performance of Ipos: Evidence From the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)An initial public offering (IPO) occurs when a security is sold to the general public for the first time, with the expectation that a liquid market will develop. Most companies start out by raising equity capital from a ... -
Evaluation Of The Applicability Of The Emerging Market Credit Scoring Model In Rating Corporate Bonds In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)This research project evaluates the applicability of the Emerging market scoring Model (EMS) in rating corporate bonds in Kenya. A growing economy like Kenya needs corporate bonds to fund infrastructure, housing and other ... -
Application of Inventory Models in Management of Raw Materials by Food Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)Proper inventory management represents one of the ways in which firms can manage their costs, and satisfy their customers by giving them quality products at the right prices. The objectives of the study were to research ...
