Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of mergers and acquisitions on growth of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are being increasingly used world over for improving competitiveness of companies through gaining greater market share, broadening the portfolio to reduce business risk, for entering new ... -
Effects of liberalization of airwaves on television advertising in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Liberalization eliminates state control over economic activities. It consists of a process through which same restrictions, mainly on economic or social policy of the former government can be relaxed. In particular, the ... -
Strategies Adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Competitive advantage is a position that a firm occupies against its competitors. To compete effectively, a bank must be aware of who it is competing against, so that it formulates strategy to out-compete its competitors. ... -
Changing patterns in foreign investments in Kenya and their impact on HR policies: case studies of China and Britain
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Most countries continue to strive in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). This is because of FDIs acknowledged benefits as tools of economic growth and development. Africa and particularly Kenya has joined other ... -
Uhakiki wa usimulizi katika tamthilia ya kijiba cha moyo na mstahiki meya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Utafiti huu umeshughukilia usimulizi katika tamthilia ya Kijiba cha Moyo na Mstahiki Meya kwa kutumia nadharia ya naratolojia kwa mtazamo wa Genette (1972-1983). Utafiti huu una malengo mawili: Kwanza, kubainisha vipengele ... -
Impact of asset allocation on financial performance of pension funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Link between asset allocation and financial performance of pension funds is critical in determining whether asset allocations as selected by Trustees of pension schemes is critical in increasing pensioners’ wealth in Kenya. ... -
The impact of china on social and economic development in Sub-saharan Africa: The case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The emergence of China as a global economic power introduces new opportunities and challenges to the developing world. China’s fast economic advance has continued to have an impact on Africa socially and economically. ... -
The Role of ‘parliamentary Diplomacy’ in Maintaining Political Stability: a Case of Kenya 2000-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)The European Union (EU) identifies five principles at the core of good governance. These are legitimacy and voice, direction, performance, accountability and fairness. But according to the United Nations Development Programme ... -
Assessing the informal cross border trade between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Kenya and Uganda are important trading partners, but formal trade links between them have been constrained by a myriad of factors which have spurred the growth of informal trade. Trade between Kenya and Uganda is substantial ... -
Competitive advantage of brand generic products through entry strategies adopted by multinational pharmaceutical companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The main purpose of the study was to determine if entry strategies influence competitive advantage of Pharmaceutical MNC in Kenya in light of the patent cliff. The study adopted cross-sectional study focusing on the ... -
The Effect of Liquidity Management on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Saccos in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of liquidity management on the financial performance of Deposit taking Saccos in Nairobi County. A large body of research theoretically asserts positive association ... -
Organizational development and survival of Kenya PostOffice savings bank
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Development implies change and is applicable to organizations because organizations are influenced by environment changes. The study aimed at establishing the organizational development and survival of Kenya Post Office ... -
A critical analysis of public perceptions on opinion polls: a case of the 2013 general election
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The purpose of this study was to critically analyse public perception on Kenyan opinion polls, with a focus on the 2013 general election. The aim of this study was to recommend how to improve the future practice of political ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Service Delivery in Humanitarian Organisations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study was conducted to establish the relationship between supply chain management practices and service delivery in Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya. The study had three objectives; to establish the supply chain ... -
International criminal justice mechanisms and the plight of post elections victims: a case of Kenya (2007 - 2014)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Justice for victims targeted in Post-Election Violence is of utmost importance if impunity is to be tamed and eventually eliminated. The right to participation, protection and reparations for victims is of paramount ... -
Information technology investment and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Over the years, technology in business has been changing rapidly as the global environment becomes highly competitive and innovative. The use of information technology (IT) then has become very vital to all organizations ... -
Strategy implementation practices at center for Mathematics, Science and technology Education in Africa (Cemastea) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Despite having well developed strategic plans, strategy implementation has proved to be an uphill task in most organizations especially government institutions in Kenya. They have strategic plans meant to direct the ... -
The potential of cash transfers to strengthen the capacity of HIV affected fishing families to take care of orphans and vulnerable children in Budalangi District, Busia County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study investigated the potential of cash transfers to strengthen the capacity of HIV affected fishing families to take care of orphans and vulnerable children in Budalangi District, Busia County. The study examined ... -
The Impact of Mobile Phone Usage on Youth Micro Enterprise Development in Embakasi South in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2015-12)ICT use has proven to be efficient and reliable in the economic development of any nation. High level of unemployment and improper use of ICT has increased the need to sensitize the youth on ways in which they can make ... -
Strategies Adopted by Nairobi Securities Exchange in the Establishment of Automated Trading Systems in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to examine the strategies adopted by Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in establishment of automated trading systems (ATS). The study was based on the rationale that adoption of automated trading ...
