University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategy Implementation Challenges on Devolved Funds: a Case Study of Kajiado South Constituency Cdf
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Strategy formulation and development is the development of long term plans for the effective management of opportunities and threats in light of the organization's strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand strategy ... -
An Analysis Of The Determinants Of Fiscal Deficit In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Fiscal deficit gives the signal to the government about the total borrowing requirements from all sources. The primary component of fiscal deficit includes revenue deficit and capital expenditure. Budget deficits are ... -
Strategy implementation in balozi sacco society limited in kenya
(2012-11)Strategic management can be defined as the set of decisions and actions resulting in formulation and implementation of strategies designed to achieve the objectives of an organization. Strategy implementation is one of the ... -
Incorporating Green Purchasing as a Best Practice in Procurement of in-flight Products at Kenya Airways Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Companies are perceived as important actors in the drive for sustainability. Linked to this, and in response to increasing demands from various stakeholder groups, companies start to look at their supply chain to enhance ... -
Towards the Bioassay of a Novel Series of Synthetic - Putative Fk Anti-inflammatory Agents
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The drugs used conventionally in the treatment of inf 1 amatory states are either steroidal or non-steroidal. The emergence of FK compounds - a series which comprises several novel compounds unique in having bridged the ... -
Challenges of Implementing Lord Cadbury's Principles of Corporate Governance in Investment Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The Cadbury report of 1992 outlines the three fundamental principles of corporate governance as: Openness, Integrity and Accountability. These principles arc relevant to both public and private entities. This study set ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Kenolkobil Limited in Developing Sustainable Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Companies pursue competitive strategies to gain competitive advantage that allows them to outperform their rivals and achieve increased profitability. Competitive strategy, if well developed and implemented, leads to ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Profitability of Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Over the last 20 years, microfinance institutions in Kenya have largely developed through concerted grant funding. This situation prevailed up to the late 1990s when key donors started pushing MFIs to start moving towards ... -
Strategic Responses of Kenya Commercial Bank to Mobile Money Transfer Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The introduction of mobile money transfer services in Kenya had a great impact on the way in which Kenya Commercial Bank conducted their day to day business. This state of affairs compelled the researcher to conduct this ... -
Capacity Utilisation and Efficiency in the Kenyan Tea Manufacturing Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2012)This study sought to find out the relationship that exists between capacity utilisation and the organisation’s efficiency in tea manufacturing and factors that determine the capacity utilisation and efficiency in tea ... -
The Relationship Between Working Capital Elements And Profitability In Kenyan Retail Chain Stores: A Case Study Of Uchumi Supermarkets
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between working capital elements and profitability of Uchumi Supermarkets; the study further sought to establish the extent to which the various elements of the ... -
Extent Of Adoption Of Information Communication Technology In Supply Chain Management Among Supermarkets In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Organizations today are under pressure to better manage the supply chain and to improve efficiency and logistics operations while remaining responsive to changing market conditions and customer demands. The information and ... -
Relationship Between Chief Executive Officer Tenure and Firm Performance: for the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was dedicated to assessing the effect of chief executive officer (CEO) tenure on the performance of companies listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). The study investigated the possibility that the conclusions ... -
Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Organizations have continually come up with decisions that are future oriented which leads to realization of their mission and vision. This is as a result of the overwhelming competition in the market; hence financial ... -
The Relationship Between Working Capital Management And Profitability Of The Dairy Industry In Kenya: A Case Study Of New Kenya Co-Operative Creameries Ltd.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-07)The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between working capital management and profitability in the dairy industry with a case study of New KCC Ltd. 1 he aim study this was to find out effects of ... -
Psychological Contracting Process Model: Towards A Unifying Theory Of Psychological Contract
(University of Nairobi, 2011)In contemporary literature of the psychological contract construct, there are numerous operational definitions adapted by researchers with little or no explicit consideration of other competing views on the subject (Del ... -
A Survey of the applicability of the principal-agent theory in Determination of the compensation packages used by commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The purpose of this research was to find out the compensation systems uti! ized by commercial banks in Kenya, establish the determinants of the compensation system and the extent to which the principal agent theory can ... -
Green procurement practices in the public sector: the case of parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Using the OECD (2006) public procurement estimates, the public sector organisations in Kenya is estimated to have procured between US$ 4.29B and US$ 7.16B in 2010. Given the rising environmental concerns and awareness among ... -
A study of the relationship between oil prices, exchange rates and maize prices in kenya
(2012-10)World crude prices, exchange rates and maize prices represent three markets namely the oil market, exchange rate market and the commodity market. World crude prices are exogenously determined hence any shock to the system ... -
The Role of Budgeting in Promoting Corporate Governance on Constituency Development Funds Allocation: a Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of this study is to present a case for the need for budget committee in Constituency Development Fund to promote corporate governance and accountability in constituency development fund management in Nairobi ...
