University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Corporate governance and firm performance of listed family-owned firms in Kenya
(2014)Corporate Governance is concerned with the establishment of an appropriate legal, economic and institutional environment that would facilitate and allow business enterprises to grow, thrive and survive as institutions for ... -
The effect of succession planning on financial performance of family-owned supermarkets in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Succession planning is the process of pinpointing key needs for leadership and intellectual talent throughout the organization over time and preparing individuals for present and future work responsibilities. Succession ... -
Strategic change as a catalyst for organizational success at Karirana estates limited, Kenya
(2014)To remain competitive, organizations must be able to respond to change at all times. There is a great need for all organisations to change in order to adjust to the changing internal and external environment. This means ... -
Total quality management and product differentiation in agricultural state corporations in Kenya
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The relationship between cost of capital and investment decisions of companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)This study sought to investigate the impact of cost of capital on the investment decision of non-financial firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange It explores the interdependence of cost of capital and investment ... -
Challenges faced in the involvement of stakeholders in strategy formulation of the electricity sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The strategic thinking phase in the evolution of strategy making is characterized by synthetic, divergent and creative thought processes interwoven with analytical, convergent and logical thought to more effectively deal ... -
The effect of sin activities on the financial performance of companies listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study sought to establish the effect of sin activities on the financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study adopted a descriptive research design with the population consisting ... -
The effect of empowerment on commitment of teachers in private primary schools in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of empowerment on commitment of teachers in private primary schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study took the form of a descriptive survey of private primary schools ... -
The relationship between financial market development and economic growth in east African community
(2014)Financial market development can be defined as the policies, factors, and the institutions that lead to the efficient intermediation and effective financial markets. A strong financial system offers risk diversification ... -
The impact of real exchange rate volatility on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Kenya has witnessed exchange rate volatility following financial liberalization in the late 1980s which led to increased foreign private capital flows. Fluctuations in international world prices attributed to exchange ... -
Factors influencing uptake of credit by Kenyan youth in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study sought to investigate factors influencing uptake of credit by youths in Nairobi County. Specific objectives were; to establish the influence of credit terms on the uptake of credit by youth in Nairobi County, ... -
Factors that influence financial performance of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi county
(2014)Company’s performance can be evaluated in three dimensions. The first dimension is company’s productivity, or processing inputs into outputs efficiently. The second is profitability dimension, or the level of which ... -
Factors influencing the export of horticultural products by horticultural firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to determine the factors influencing exporting of horticultural products and to establish challenges facing exportation of horticultural products by horticultural firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The design of ... -
The effect of working capital management on profitability of manufacturing companies in Kenya
(2014)The objective of the firm is to maximize shareholders’ wealth. The structure of working capital and liquidity analysis plays a key role in the process of wealth maximization of shareholders. The concept of working capital ... -
The prevalence of internet crimes on women students at the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study concludes that Internet is a double edged sword because it empowers as much as it predisposes users to risks especially those with limited knowledge on safety. The study asserts that Internet is an enormous ... -
Challenges of implementing Kenya quality model for health strategy in Kiambu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The social pillar for Vision 2030 indicates the need to improve the overall livelihoods of Kenyans, through provision of efficient and high quality health care systems with the best standards. As a long term target, ... -
A mobile-phone Tele-medicine system that promotes self-management of blood pressure among hypertensive patients in Kirinyaga sub-county
(2014)Hypertension, also known as high or raised BP, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. If left uncontrolled, hypertension can lead to a heart attack, an enlargement of the heart and ... -
Constitutionalism in Somalia: debates and discourses, 1960-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Since her independence in 1960, the Republic of Somalia was a constitutional democratic state with a constitution approved through a referendum. From 1960 to 1969, the constitution got rid of a civilian, legislative ... -
The effect of central bank rate on the share return of commercial banks listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A sound financial sector not only fosters economic growth by mobilizing resources for investment, but also provides a framework for undertaking effective monetary policy. The banking system and the financial system more ... -
Effect of corporate governance on share return of companies listed in Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of Corporate Governance on the share returns of listed companies at (NSE). Specifically, this study examined board composition being the ratio of non executive ...
