University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Corporate Governance on Working Capital of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Effective corporate governance practices in an organization ensure that its resources are managed in a manner that will lead to a better performance. The management of working capital is such a resource that effective ... -
The Effect of Basel Ii Accord on Capital Adequacy of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)No Abstract -
Effects of Internal Controls on Financial Performance of Technical Training Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study investigated and sought to establish the relationship between internal control systems and financial performance in Technical Training Institutions in Kenya. Internal controls were looked at from the perspective ... -
The valuation of foreign currency options in Kenya under stochastic volatility
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The main objective of this research project is to show how foreign currency options can be valued in Kenya under stochastic volatility and also to come up with a model for predicting variance and volatility of exchange ... -
The relationship between government investment in infrastructure and economic growth in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Core economic infrastructure in the areas of energy, transportation, and water and sewerage – has always played important roles in maintaining economic performance. However, the rate of public investment in these core areas ... -
Impacts Of Construction On Wetlands In Bungoma Town
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management,, 2013-10)From colonial times until recently, wetlands have been usually regarded as nuisances, only fit to be drained, cleared, filled, inundated, degraded with toxins and nutrients, and exploited for whatever resources could be ... -
Implementation challenges of technology as a change management programme at Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic change has become a constant phenomenon which must be attended to and managed properly if an organization is to survive the challenges posted by huge competition following increased globalization and liberalization ... -
Operational response strategies to payment card fraud by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the operational response strategies to payment card fraud by commercial banks in Kenya. The objectives were two fold, namely: to determine the operational response strategies used ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption Of Social Media Advertising On Growth Of Small And Medium Enterprises: A Case Of Nairobi County, Kenya.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Extra Mural Studies, 2013)This study focuses on factors influencing adoption of Social Media Advertising towards growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya. Four objectives guided this study. The first objective focused ... -
The impact of price regulation on the profitability of oil marketing companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Kenya experienced sharp increase in prices of petroleum products between 2007 and 2010. It was observed that oil firms were taking advantage of international price changes to exploit the public. Due to the public outcry ... -
Perceived relationship between organizational culture and motivation of paralegal staff at the Kenya judiciary
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The Kenyan Judiciary’s mandate is to administer justice expeditiously to all. Over the years, the Judiciary has experienced massive decline in public confidence due to the manner in which it executes its core mandate. The ... -
Translation of Neologisms: a Case Study of Gĩkũyũ Radio Broadcast
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Linguistics And Languages, 2013)This study is about evaluation of translation of neologisms in Gĩkũyũ radio broadcasts as they are translated by Gĩkũyũ radio presenters. In view of this study, neologisms are words which were not initially part of the ... -
Diversification Strategy Used by Commercial Banks in Kenya as a Means of Gaining Sustainable Competitive Advantage
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategy has been a game which has been put forth by banks to ensure they are ahead of the pack. Diversification as a strategy has meant that organizations make use of existing resources to expand the business into new ... -
Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Among Public Secondary School Teachers in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The relevance of job satisfaction and employee commitment is very crucial to the long run growth of any educational system around the world. It probably ranks alongside professional knowledge and skills, Centre competencies, ... -
An Investigation Into the Issues Influencing the Use of Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks in Kenya, a Case Study of Siaya County
(University of NairobiSchool of Built Environment, 2013)This research report presents a survey study done to investigate issues contributing to the uptake of ISSB technology in Kenya, and in particular Siaya county. The literature review revealed that, a number of factors ... -
An Investigation of Urban Heat Island Phenomenon in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Geography And Environmental Studies, 2013-05)The Urban Heat Island phenomenon is a widely documented subject of inadvertent climate modification associated with the rapid development and growth of urban settlements in the 21st century. Whereas the phenomenon is well ... -
Mobile Termination Rates Regulation and Competitive Strategies of the Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The prices that mobile telephone operators charge other network operators to terminate calls on their network have become a highly contentious issue among regulators worldwide. The objective of this study was to investigate ... -
The Effect of Demographic Characteristics on Investor Behaviour at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-09)Traditionally investors have been viewed as economically rational individuals who make decisions based on all available information. Most recent studies propose that investors are irrational and systematically over react ... -
Strategic Management Practices And Performance Of Large Pharmaceutical Firms In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic management practices bring to life strategic plans in organizations thus determining the achievement of desired outcomes by firms in any industry. These practices determine successful implementation or failure ... -
Information Technology Conceptualization and Performance in Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)It has been matter of concern for firms in making decisions to invest or not to invest in Information Technology (IT) to provide improvements in productivity and business efficiency. There is no conclusive evidence that ...
