University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Service Quality and Purchase of Life Insurance at Jubilee Insurance Company of Kenya Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study focused on assessing the service quality and purchase of life insurance at Jubilee insurance company. The specific objectives were first, to determine customers‘ perceptions on service quality, second, to determine ... -
Leadership Attributes and Management of Strategic Change at Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic change management is the use of systematic methods to ensure that an organization change can be guided in the planned direction, conducted in a cost effective manner and completed within the targeted time frame ... -
The Effect of Chief Executive Officer’ Succession on the Share Price Performance of Listed Firms in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Stock markets in the world individually and collectively play a critical role in their economies. They provide an avenue for raising funds, for trading in securities including futures, options and other derivatives which ... -
Relationship between efficiency and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Efficiency has become an essential emphasis in today’s highly competitive business environment. Efficiency measurement determines how banks provide an optimal combination of financial services with a set of inputs. The ... -
Empirical testing of alternative options models on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-05)This study presents a new pricing approach and examines the volatility index by using GARCH-type approximation relation on a security in a local capital market. The originality of this approach is to model the local ... -
Relationship Between the Adoption of Mobile Banking Services and the Income Levels of the Kenyan Population
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study‟s objective was to investigate the relationship between the adoption of mobile banking and the income levels of the Kenyan population. The research followed a quantitative research methodology. Quantitative ... -
The effect of microfinance loans on the asset growth of clients’ enterprises through group lending: evidence from Kadet ltd- Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The main objective of the research sought to establish the effect of microfinance loans on the asset growth of clients’ enterprises through group lending for the case of Kenya Agency for the Development of Enterprise and ... -
Pattern, knowledge and practices of HbA1C testing among diabetic patients in a Kenyan tertiary referral hospital
(2013-11-05)Abstract Background Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) measurement is the currently accepted gold standard biochemical indicator of long-term glycemic control in diabetic patients. The level of knowledge ... -
The Relationship Between Risk and Growth in Corporate Investment for Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study on the relationship between risk and growth in corporate investment for firms listed in the NSE was carried out in Kenya. It targeted to investigate the relationship and how it affects growth of the market in ... -
Journalists as New Actors in Conflict Situations in East Africa
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-09)Over the years, journalists have assumed a special importance in various conflicts the world over. Their work is well defined and their key duty is to inform and educate the masses through their various reports. It is a ... -
Determinants of Compensation Systems Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Compensation and benefits are the most critical factors in attracting and retaining high quality employees. The employees' commitment and motivation are directly tied to this aspect of the employment relationship. Great ... -
Product Diversification as a Strategic Approach by Youth Funding Organisations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the product diversification as a strategic approach by youth funding organisations in Kenya. Specifically the study sought to establish the extent of product diversification ... -
Determinants of the Decision by Companies to List at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Deciding whether to list company on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) is an important decision. Joining one of the NSE‟s markets provides a company with the opportunity to benefit from improved access to capital, increased ... -
Relationship Between Microcredit and the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-08)ABSTRACT The accessibility of credit by SMEs is usually considered as an important factor in the growth of SMEs. Credit helps SMEs improve their income levels, alleviate poverty and create job opportunities. This study ... -
The Effect of Risk Management Instruments on Foreign Exchange Exposure by Unit Trust Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The main objective of the study was to find out the effects of risk management instruments on foreign exchange exposure by unit trusts companies in Kenya. The research design was descriptive which involved the use of ... -
The effect of portfolio characteristics on financial performance of unit trusts in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study sought to fill the existing research gap in the evaluation of financial performance of unit trusts in Kenya as most studies apply the traditional methods of evaluation while trying to establish whether the unit ... -
The relationship between ICT utilization and fraud losses in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between ICT utilization and fraud losses in commercial banks in Kenya. Secondary data was collected from reports at central bank, Banking Fraud Investigation ... -
Relationship between strategic planning and organization’s performance in Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs): a case of Actionaid, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategic planning is a backbone support to strategic management and it is a major process in the conduct of strategic management. According to Wagner (2006) the importance of strategic planning can be explained from four ... -
Relationship Marketing and Customer Loyalty in Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Relationship marketing is a strategy designed to promote customer loyalty, interaction and long-term engagement with customers by providing them with information directly suited to their needs and interests and by promoting ... -
Influence of Relationship Marketing on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The general objective of this study was to investigate the influence of relationship marketing on performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey design which involves identifying the ...
