University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Relationship between capital structure and performance of non financial firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The choice between debt and equity financing has been directed to seek the optimal capital structure. Several studies show that a firm with high leverage tends to have an optimal capital structure and therefore it leads ... -
E-procurement adoption and supply chain performance among commercial banks in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of e-procurement adoption on supply chain performance among commercial banks in Nairobi. In order to fill this gap, the study sought answers to the following two ... -
The Relationship Between Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Energy and Petroleum Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2013)The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between working capital management and financial performance of energy and petroleum firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. The data analysis ... -
The Effect of Size, Age and Growth on the Profitability of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County
(2014)A firm performance is conceivably affected by a variety of market-oriented and firm strategic factors. Thus, in order to analyze the firm profitability relationship, these variables have to take taken into consideration ... -
The Effect of Dividend Policy on Future Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)What a company does with its profits is important in assessing a business's potential to create wealth in the future. Re-investing profits wisely results in increased profitability of the company in the long run, which to ... -
The effects of liquidity on financial performance of deposit taking micro finance institutions in Kenya
(2014)Liquidity is a concept that many investors fail to take into account or understand and as a result their financial plans fail to come through in such critical times as retirement or college funding for a dependent. However, ... -
Managing supply chain risks within the state department of agriculture, Kenya
(2014)Supply chain risks in the public sector continue to dominate the agenda of many Governments’ fiscal policy with the aim advancing transformation and opportunity. However the supply chain risks in the public sector remain ... -
The Effect of Innovation on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014)SMEs adopt innovations in order to protect themselves from escalating competition, need to reduce cost and satisfy consumer needs. Thus SMEs adopt innovations in order to improve their overall performance and sustainable ... -
The Effect of Investing and Financing Decisions on Financial Performance of the Sugar Factories in Kenya
(2014)The study was driven by the fact that, sugar cane is one of the most important crops in the in Kenya, yet the current sugar factories cannot produce enough for the country’s domestic requirements as they are inefficient. ... -
Federation in Africa: Case Studies of Ethiopia and Nigeria
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Federalism has been defined as a state in which two levels of government rule the same land and people, whereby each level has at least one area of action in which it is independent and there is some constitutional ... -
The effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships: a study of patients at rehabilitation centres in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background/Introduction: This study on the effects of harmful alcohol use on the quality of marital relationships is a result of the numerous public protests by spouses in many parts of Kenya expressing concerns over neglect ... -
The effect of capital market imperfection on investment-cash flow sensitivity of listed firms at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to determine the effect of capital market imperfection on investment - cash flow sensitivity of listed firms in NSE. The factors identified in the study are proxies for capital market imperfections and ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers at Naivasha district hospital maternal and neonatal units.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Health care associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially among the vulnerable groups like the neonates and a majority of these infections are due to contamination of HCWs ... -
Effects of Self-assessment on Performance of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Business organizations are faced with the challenge of achieving economic sustainability and success while limiting the impact that their activities, products, or services may have on the environment and human health. ... -
Strategy Implementation at Madison Insurance Company Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategy implementation is so critical in creating and sustaining competitive advantage in the business environment. In today’s turbulent and competitive environment, there is an increasing recognition of the need for ... -
The effect of mobile phone based money transfers on the financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to investigate the effect of mobile phone based money transfer services on Small and Medium Enterprises’ financial performance in Kenya. The objectives of this study were; to determine if mobile money ... -
Perceived relationship between learning and development practices and employee performance at Kenya Airways Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Employee learning and development is one of the most important strategies for organizations to help employees gain proper experience, knowledge and skills needed to meet the environmental challenges in serving customers. ... -
The Effectiveness and Hybrid Nature of Peace - Keeping Missions in Africa: the Case of Darfur 2003 - 2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014)More than 50 peace operations have deployed in Africa since 2000, including multiple African-led or hybrid African Union/United Nations initiatives. The frequency of these deployments underscores the ongoing importance of ... -
The effect of corporate governance on financial performance of small and medium enterprises in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The SME sector in Kenya has undergone tremendous growth and transformation oyer the past and has come out as the most active sector in the Kenyan economy. Currently, Kenyan SMEs are responsible for about 80% of employment ... -
Outsourcing Strategies Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to establish the outsourcing strategies among commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by three objectives: to find out the functions that are commonly outsourced among commercial banks in Kenya; ...
