University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Public Service Radio Programming in Kenya: the Case of Kbc Radio Taifa
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to analyze and examine Kenya‟s public service radio, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Radio Taifa. KBC The objectives of this study were: To investigate the funding avenues of Radio Taifa Programming; ... -
Effect Of Competitive Strategies On The Performance Of Strathmore University In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Competitive strategy is concerned with what a firm does to gain competitive advantage. In order to outperform other firms in a given industry, firms need to craft superior strategies that align their operations to the ... -
The Relationship between Working Capital and Profitability of Cement Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The management of a firm‘s capital is necessary for all businesses, small, medium or large. When a business does not manage its capital well, it will have cash shortages and as a result experience problems paying its ... -
The Effect of Lending Interest Rates on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Accepting deposits, advancing loans and providing investment products are among the functions commercial banks are tasked to provide in its operations. However, lending is the main practice that sustains the banking sector. ... -
Strategic Management Practices Adopted by Abc Bank to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Many organizations whether locally or abroad, public or private have in the recent past realized that it’s paramount to streamline their business process in a manner that meets unsettled needs that keep on emerging. All ... -
Strategic Responses and Performance of International Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to establish the strategic responses that aid performance in the international hotels in Nairobi. The aim was to answer the research question on what are the strategic responses to aid ... -
Board of managements’ governance practices influencing retention of orphans and vulnerable children in Primary Schools in Khwisero Sub – county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the Board of Management governance practices influencing retention of orphans and vulnerable children in primary schools in Khwisero sub county, Kenya. The study objectives ... -
An Investigation on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among Vulnerable Groups in Kenya: the Case of Families in Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slums in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Alcohol and drug abuse is a global problem which needs intervention at all levels. It cannot be ignored as its effects are not only felt by the abuser but also the society at large, either in their health, socially, ... -
Effect of Cargo Tracking System on Cross-border Trade Between Kenya and Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Trade globalisation and the establishment of economic blocks and agreements have led to increase in export and importation level of goods and services across national boundaries. With the increase of trade volume of ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Distress Among Listed Firms at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The role of corporate governance in enhancing financial performance and reducing financial distress has been termed as significant. Good corporate governance is expected to reduce financial distress but poor corporate ... -
Challenges in Strategy Implementation at Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategy implementation is critical to a company success or failure which may have an impact on the sustainability and success of the business. Strategic management involveorganising the resources of the firm and motivating ... -
Strategic Planning in Large Family Owned Supermarket Chains in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research aims to study strategic planning in large family owned supermarkets in Kenya. . The study seeks to answer the following research question; what is the state of strategic planning in large family owned ... -
Supplier Relationship Management and Operational Performance of Sugar Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In an increasing competitive marketplace, firms are seeking new methods of enhancing competitive advantage and therefore, purchasing is becoming a strategic function and a key factor in competitive positioning. Supplier ... -
Turnaround Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenya Airways has in recent years witnessed considerable headwinds in its actions from structural economic situations and geopolitical challenges which brought about low competitive advantage. The study aims at establishing ... -
Workforce Diversity Management Strategies And The Performance Of The National Social Security Fund Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current changes in the business environment have posed several challenges such as workforce diversity which is a natural phenomenon that has both negative and positive impacts on the performance of the organization ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Exchange Rates and Stock Market Returns in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There are number of reasons to believe that foreign exchange rates should be a contributing factor in determining the stock market returns. Significant value of a nation’s capital is tied up in the stock market and ... -
The influence of innovation and technology strategy and competitive advantage of Construction Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to examine how innovation and technology as a strategy influence competitive advantage in the Construction companies in Kenya. The study evaluated how innovation and technology influence competitive ... -
Franchising Strategy and Competitive Advantage of International Foreign Fast Food Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Franchising is an arrangement where an organization (Franchisor) allows another organization or individual (Franchisee) to use its trade name and business concept in return for a fee. It is one of the strategies employed ... -
Effects of Mortgage Financing on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)One of the main activities of commercial banks in Kenya is lending and this can be enhanced by the loans that form the largest source of revenue for commercial banks and this affects its financial performance through ... -
Effect of Liquidity Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial performance in business is assessed using liquidity risk management practices. The importance of liquidity risk management practice to a firms’ performance gives directions on the aspects that governs the ...
