Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Patttern of occurrence of jaw cysts and cyst-like lesions in patients at the University of Nairobi dental hospital: a 10-year histopathologic audit
(University of Nairobi, 2011)BACKGROUND: Jaw cysts and cyst-like lesions cause facial deformity, destruction of dental tissues and affect masticatory and phonation functions. These adversely erode patients’ psycho-social status; create low self-esteem ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-10)The primary objective of profit-making organizations is to maximize the performance of the organization overtime. Superior performance can be achieved in a competitive industry through the pursuit of a generic strategy, ... -
Influence of announced earnings per share on the share prices of companies quoted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Earnings Per Share is a key tool in the evaluation of the performance of a company in terms of the returns to shareholders. The Impact of Earnings Per Share (EPS) on stock prices is therefore an area of interest to researches, ... -
The Role of Strategic Management in Organizations’ Resource Allocation: a Case of Kenya Pipeline Company Limited.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The study was to establish the role of strategic management in resource allocation in KPC, establish any challenges faced by the Company in its resource allocation process and recommend mitigating factors on the challenges. ... -
Test of the weekend effect of the Uganda securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Stock market behavior is very crucial in stock returns predictability. The Ugandan capital market has become more dynamic in the recent past and Ugandan population has also become more knowledgeable. Investors are not ... -
A survey of corporate governance practices by Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Kakamega municipality
(University of Nairobi, 2011)There is limited published research on corporate governance practice by SACCOs in Kenya. Most SACCOS in Kenya have suffered loss due to poor management, nepotism and embezzlement of funds. The role of cooperative societies ... -
E-commerce Strategy and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was aimed at establishing the relationship between e-commerce strategy and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study also sought to establish the factors influencing the adoption of e-commerce strategy ... -
Commercial Electricity Supply Chain Management Practices in Kenya
(2011)Supply Chain Management (SCM) has emerged to be one of the areas of enhancing efficiency in an organization. According to Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the increasing operational complexities within the electric ... -
Competitive Strategies Employed By National Oil Corporation Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)A company without proper strategy is like a person without sight. A strategy is the direction and scope of an organization over a long term; which gives advantage for the organization through its configuration of resources ... -
An Analysis of Financial Innovations in the Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2010)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 ... -
Factors Considered by Corporate Customers in the Purchase of Insurance Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Purchase of insurance is a challenge for many companies in Kenya especially that there are many insurance providers in the market. The basis of this research was come up with factors considered by corporate institutions ... -
Strategic Responses Adopted by Mobile Phone Companies to Changes in the Telecommunication Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Organisations are environment serving and thus have to align themselves well so as to cope with the ever changing business environment. This will involve the assessment of a firm’s internal capability and how well it is ... -
Factors That Influence Implementation of Strategies in Auditing Central Government in Kenya National Audit Office
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The environment in which organizations operate is dynamic and highly unpredictable. Employees of an organization are its greatest assets and therefore the manner in which an organization’s strategies are implemented will ... -
The Impact of Microfinance Services on Women Empowerment: a Case Study of Mwingi District
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Microfinance services can be used as a key strategy to empower women, where finances from the microfinance institutions are used for setting up or expansion of businesses with potential impacts including increased income ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Cheli and Peacock Limited to the Changing External Environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Turbulence in the environment means organizations must develop response strategies for them to remain in business. The more hostile the external environment is, the more an organization needs to respond to it, the ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was about the relationship between capital structure and the financial performance of MFIs in Kenya. The dependent variable for the study was operational self-sufficiency which measures the sustainability of ... -
Supply Chain Relationships in Kenyan Banks: a Case Study of Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This research work sought to explore the relationships employed within the supply chain by Kenyan Banks. The key objectives were to, establish factors that influenced Barclays Bank to shift from an arm’s length relationship ... -
The relationship between foreign exchange risk management strategies and profitability of Mobile Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The increased volatility of the financial markets, has given rise to increased financial price risks faced by companies. Companies are now exposed to risks caused by unexpected movements in the exchange rates. With the ... -
Perceptions of Public Secondary School Teachers in Nairobi on the Influence of Performance Appraisal on Promotion Decisions by the Teachers Service Commission.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This research is aimed at investigating the perceptions of secondary school teachers in Nairobi on the influence of performance appraisal on promotion decisions by the Teachers Service Commission [TSC]. The study was ... -
Stakeholder Involvement in Strategic Planning Process at the Samburu County Council, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Strategic planning involves using a systematic criteria and rigorous investigation to design competitive strategies that enable the firm to find a position in the present environment by formulation, implementation (practice) ...
