Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Intangible Assets Intensity on Volatility of Stock Prices for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of intangible assets intensity on the volatility of stock prices for firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study checks if the intensity of intangible ... -
The Relationship Between Interest Rates and Real Estates Development Cost in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study was geared towards finding the relationship between interest rates and real estates’ development cost in Mombasa County. It was guided by two specific research objectives; to determine the relationship between ... -
Online Banking Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Competitive advantage is created through implementing unique value-creating strategies based on unique combinations of internal organizational resources and capabilities that cannot be replicated by competitors. Competitive ... -
An Analysis of the Effects of Environmental and Governance Factors on Road Safety: a Case Study of Road Accident Black Spots in the City of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study investigated the effects of environmental and governance factors on road safety in Nairobi. It was motivated by the rapidly deteriorating road safety trends observed globally and locally. The overall objective ... -
Influence of Distributors on Performance of Manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcgs) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are convenience products that are typically purchased on a regular basis.Currently there are many FMCG manufacturers in the market which has resulted in reduction of the market shares ... -
Challenges of Reduced Refugee Funding and Possible Mitigation Efforts: a Case Study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Refugee funding problem today is founded on the dual nature of the international system, made up of complex interplay of interstate and international bonds. Currently the solidarity of the refugee regime is backed by ... -
Economic diplomacy and economic integration: the role of Kenyan diplomatic missions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This research project was carried out to establish the role of Kenya’s diplomatic missions of commercial diplomacy in facilitating international business at the Kenya High Commissions abroad. Commercial diplomacy is a ... -
Quality Management and Safety in Public Transport Sacco's in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Quality is a shared responsibility of the authority and the operator: to the authority, it is the strategic responsibility to define the level of quality; to the operator the managerial and operational responsibilities ... -
A study of mother tongue interference in the learning of English by Lumarachi native speakers
(2015)This study investigates the extent of mother-tongue interference related to phonological processes among the Lumarachi native speakers who are learners of English. It uses the Contrastive Analysis Hypothesis (CAH) that ... -
The Relationship Between Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Private Sector Credit in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The main purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between selected macroeconomic variables and private sector credit in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to evaluate the effect ... -
Use of English Neologisms in Social Media: a Case of Twitter Language in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This project investigated the use of English neologisms in social media using twitter in the Kenyan context. Driven by inadequacy of literature with regards to English neologisms in Kenyan social media: English neologisms ... -
The effect of working capital management on the profitability of general trading small and medium enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Working capital management is a very pertinent determinant of liquidity and profitability of organizations. Short term management of corporate finances is a leeway for success and survival of the firms in the future. ... -
Strategic management of value chain activities and performance of safaricom Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The objective of this study was to determine the strategy of value chain activities that constitute to the performance of Safaricom Kenya Limited and also ascertain fundamental factors influencing the value chain activities ... -
Influence of Marketing Practices and Business Environment on Performance of Alcoholic Beverage Companies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study sort to determine the influence of marketing practices and business environment on performance of the alcohol beverage companies in Nairobi. Marketing practices and business environment play a great role on ... -
Effect of non-interest income on profitability of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Non-interest income is seen an extra source of income for commercial banks which is essential to enhance profitability of commercial banks in Kenya. The study sought to determine the effect of non-interest income on ... -
The effect of exports and imports on economic growth: empirical evidence from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The main objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between exports, imports and economic growth in Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: To examine the relationship between ... -
Technical efficiency of pension schemes and provident funds in Kenya: an application of data envelopment analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pension schemes and provident funds in Kenya have expanded in terms of members and contributions. However, little is known about their level of technical efficiency. The purpose of this study was to estimate technical ... -
Innovation and operational performance of small and medium enterprises in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)SMEs play a crucial role in employment, wealth creation and economic development in any country across the globe. Their importance is more so crucial in Kenya where the poverty rate stands at forty two percent and ... -
Leadership styles and implementation of strategy among non governmental organisations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Leadership style is important in ensuring that strategies are implemented successfully and desired outcomes are achieved. The objective of this study was to establish the leadership styles adopted and the influence of ... -
Organizational culture and strategy implementation at Airtel Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Strategy implementation has attracted much less attention in strategic and organizational research than strategy formulation or strategic planning. Strategy implementation is an enigma in many companies. The problem is ...
