School of Business: Recent submissions
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Key success factors in the implementation of strategic alliance at absa bank Kenya ltd
(UoN, 2020)The study sought to establish the key success factors in the implementation of strategic alliances at Absa bank. The study was anchored on the dynamic capabilities theory, strategic alliance theory and the resource dependency ... -
The effects of volatility risk on the volume of futures contracts trading at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)The study sought to determine the effects of volatility risk on the volume of futures contracts traded at NSE. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The targeted population was the NSE Listed firms ... -
Effect of capital expenditure on working capital management among manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)Corporate finance focuses on investment decisions, dividend decisions, financing and WCM decisions. Working capital is usually considered circulating capital that is normally used to identify the assets that change with ... -
Effect of selected macroeconomic variables on the economic growth in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Study to investigate influence of chosen macroeconomics variables on growth of the economy ( Kenya). The research methodology adopted was descriptive. Inflation, foreign direct investments and exchange rate were used as ... -
County Public Service Board Functions,accountability Practices, Governance structures and Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Internationally there is a growing recognition of the importance of boards for the success of a firm. Several countries have issued guidelines and recommendations for best governance practices and boards. Literature ... -
Determinants of Banks' financial performance in developing Economies: Evidence from Kenyan Commercial Banks.
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Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Entrepreneurship Training and Success of Start Ups Amongst Equity Group Foundation Tvet Program Graduates
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Launch and subsequent growth of start-ups remains a concern for policy makers, practitioners and researchers. This is mainly explained by the fact that even after taking people through entrepreneurship and technical training, ... -
Effect of mass customization on operational performance of flour milling firms in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Despite the generally accepted view that mass customization is a profitable business practice, little has been done to document the impact of mass customization in the manufacturing sector on operational outcomes in Kenya. ... -
Strategic choices and competitive advantage of indigenous construction companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Strategic choices guide organizations to identify where to action in order to outsmart competition sustainably. Organizations are composed of capabilities and resources, which include human, financial, physical and ... -
Strategic management practices and performance of retirement benefits schemes in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The study aimed to identify the effects of strategic management practices on performance of Retirement Benefit Schemes in Kenya. The study was underpinned on three theories namely; the dynamic capability theory, resource ... -
The Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions Announcements On Stock Prices Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a trend in the financial field in Kenya. The study aims to find out the effect of mergers and acquisitions announcements on stock prices of companies listed at the NSE. The NSE ... -
Stress management and employee performance at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya Airways has had numerous challenges such as expensive ticketing which has led to reduced revenue, poor investment practices leading to loss of money as well as poor human practices leading to industrial unrest. ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on Brand Equity of Uap Old Mutual Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The number of Mergers &Acquisitions in Insurance sector has increased in Kenya and the whole of East Africa. Every M & A provokes branding decision, the objective of this study was to determine the Mergers and acquisitions ... -
Role of mobile money services on financial inclusion among small and medium-sized enterprises in Mavoko sub-county
(UoN, 2020)Over the past years, many SMEs have found it very hard to access affordable financial products. However, the introduction of mobile-money services has made it easier and cheaper for SMEs and individuals to access the ... -
Examining effects of changes in population density on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Population density plays a great role for economic activities. Population densities are ignored as economic variables in analysis as countries that have same macroeconomic variables but differences in population densities ... -
Implementation of Expansion Strategy at Makini Schools, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Expansion strategy is an organization’s attempt towards growth relative to its previous performance and size. The dynamic business environment demands continuous adjustments in business planning and activities and as ... -
Firm-level capabilities and sustainable competitive advantage in public hospitals of Nairobi city county, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The dynamism of the operating hospital environment requires facilities or firms to rapidly adopt to keep its competitive advantage. It is thus essential for firms to develop innovative ways of survival through aligning the ... -
Influence of strategic innovation on the performance of East African Gasoil limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Innovation is at the centre of organization performance, a situation that has led organizations to adopt strategic innovation aligned to an organization strategic priority. In light of increased recognition of the role ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy and Stakeholder Management in Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
(2020)Corporate social responsibility practices adopted by organizations improve and enhance their stakeholder efficiency. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of corporate social responsibility strategies on ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Earnings Management in Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Managers use earnings management to lure unsuspecting shareholders to financial scams. Since managers have discretion in making some of the accounting choices, some unscrupulous managers take advantage of this opportunity ...