University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of Internal Control Systems on Financial Performance of Supermarkets in Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Across the world, most organizations are report misappropriation of funds. This has resulted to negative effect on organization performance forcing the management to seek for control measure through internal controls ... -
The Effect of Firm Specific Factors on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Performance of commercial banks is of importance to the investors since it impacts on the return on investment, it is also a critical measure of economic strength of a country that warrants a stable investment. Determining ... -
Preventing Conflict in Africa Through Effective Water Management in the Sadc Region
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Preventing the outbreak of destructive conflict remains one of the most difficult challenges in the 21st Century. In the case of this study, water conflicts are seen as being inevitable if nothing is done to prevent them ... -
The Effects of Exchange Rate Movements on Corporate Profitability of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Empirical studies have described different results on the kind of association that exists between exchange rate and financial performance. The intent of this study was to identify variables that impact on the level of ... -
Impact of Multichannel Television Broadcasting on Tv Viewership Among Audiences in Ayany Ward, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined the impact of multichannel television broadcasting on TV viewership among audiences in Ayany Ward, Nairobi County. In so doing, it was guided by three objectives: to establish how multichannel television ... -
The Effect of Entrepreneurial Social Support Groups in Enhancing Entrepreneurial Behavior Among Equity Bank Clients in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Numerous success factors are critical to the success of entrepreneurs and the subsequent survival in the business sector. One of the most common success drivers for entrepreneurs is the access to mentorship networks. At ... -
Relationship between firm size and financial performance of deposit taking savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The SACCO industry contributes an average of 45% of Kenya gross domestic product (GDP). This contribution is noticeably high hence needs to be maintained. The key factors that contribute to this good performance also need ... -
Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns at Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital: a Point Prevalence Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Antibiotics are commonly prescribed drugs globally but most of their use is irrational. This causes wastage of scarce health care resources, poses increased risk of adverse drug reactions, emergence of resistance ... -
Perception of employees on ambidexterity and resource co-specialization effect on dynamic capability at Gulf African Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was carried out to establish the Perception of employees on Ambidexterity and Resource Co-specialization effect on dynamic capability at Gulf African Bank. The study was supported by a number of theories; Dynamic ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Tullow Oil Companyin Kenya to Changes in External Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations are environment serving and dependent have to align well to cope with the ever changing business environment. Every organization depends on the environment for its survival and prosperity. Today‟s business ... -
A study into the causes of recidivism in Kenya: the case of inmates in Machakos main Prison
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Prisons are places for rehabilitation where prisoners on release are expected to live as law abiding citizens. As such, this study attempted to establish the causes of recidivism amongst inmates of Machakos Main Prison in ... -
Factors influencing adoption of electronic payments by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Electronic payments is one of the technologies that has been significantly affected in the field of businesses. Electronic payments have greatly revolutionized the manner in which businesses conduct their operations and ... -
Impact of Trade Credit on the Value of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Business entities have a financial purpose of maximizing the value of the firm together with the shareholder’s wealth (Berle & Means, 1932). Trade credit (receivables) supports firms to advance this objective or purpose ... -
Effects of Capital Flows on Macroeconomic Performance in the East African Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial crises in economies do have far-reaching ramifications that roll over to following years, and which should spark scholarly studies and restructuring in governance to ensure mitigation. The global economic and ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to assess the effect of working capital on financial performance of manufacturing firms listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Operating profit Margin profoundly depends on the ability of ... -
The Effect of Financial Structure on the Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In Kenya, microfinance institution plays a major role in poverty eradication as it lends to low income earners. The microfinance industry in Kenya is growing at a very rapid rate. However, Most of the microfinance banks ... -
Service Quality and Customer Loyalty in Deposit Taking Saccos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between Service Quality and customer loyalty in DT-SACCOs in Kenya. Service quality has been considered as independent variable whereas customer loyalty ... -
Effects of Effective Inventory Management on Performance of Business Outlets (a Case Study of Mandera County, Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was set to investigate the effects of effective inventory management on performance of Business outlets in Mandera town. Specific objectives were to determine the effects of information technology on effective ... -
The Influence of Business Intelligence Technology on Marketing Strategy of Large Supermarkets in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Business Intelligence technology is a recent development in business decision-making, both strategic and tactical, and a key driver of profitability. Critical corporate decisions are now grounded on empirical data which ...
