School of Business: Recent submissions
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Corporate Governance and Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
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Firm Specific Determinants of the Capital Structure of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The contribution of the manufacturing sector towards employment and the growth of the economy of Kenya cannot be underestimated. Presently, the Kenyan government is leveraging this manufacturing sector as a pillar of Big-4 ... -
The Effect of Loan Defaults on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial2banks in2Kenya have2been facing performance issues in2the last2five years where the banking2sector showed a decline in2profits by 30% in 2020. The banks have also been experiencing rising levels of loan defaults. ... -
Relationship Between Dividend Payout and Efficiency of Savings and Credits Cooperative Societies in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the past few years, there has been the collapse of SACCOs, with members losing all their savings. Thus, the study sought to determine the relationship between dividend payout and the performance (efficiency) of SACCOs ... -
Effect of Leverage on Earnings Management for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)An important item in a firm’s financial statement is the level of earnings generated. This is because of the value-added benefits associated with the level of earnings generated and as a result the company management ... -
Legacy Systems Cost Management Practices and Performance at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although technology is critical for many companies and institutions, determining if updates or full replacement is the best option can be complicated. Transitioning to a modern system without having a detrimental effect ... -
The Impact of Budgetary Controls on the Financial Performance of Parastatals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study evaluated the impacts of budgetary controls on the financial performance of parastatals in Kenya. The study explored whether control, planning and monitoring had an impact on the financial performance of the ... -
Response Strategies to Environmental Challenges Faced by Commercial Banks in Kenya
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Assessment of Corporate Strategies and Sustainability Agenda of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study was intended to review the corporate strategies and sustainability agenda of insurance companies in Kenya. This study was necessary due to the close connection between corporate strategies in enhancing sustainability ... -
The Effect of Covid•19 Announcement on Stock Returns of Listed Companies at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Every investor's objective is to get value from the investment vehicle they have selected. Stock returns are the profits an investor derives from a portfolio invested in the stock exchange market for a certain period. ... -
Green Suppy Chain Management Practices and Sustainable Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at ascertaining the effect of green supply chain management on sustainable performance of the county governments in Kenya. The 3 objectives which steered the research are; to establish the level that ... -
Effect of Board Characteristics on Financial Performance of Financial Institutions Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
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Testing for Market Overreaction at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This research tests validity of the theory of market performance based on current literature findings dealing with stock returns. Market efficiency theorem notes that using past trading evidence; it is not possible to beat ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Credit Risk Management Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Numerous challenges involving corporate governance have been recognized in Kenya. The problems range from fraud to errors and mistakes. The issues are brought about by an array of variables relating to board size, board ... -
Revenue Transfer, Absorption Rate and Performance of Devolved Units in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)From the year 2013, the National Government began transferring a minimum 15% of nationally collected revenue which has been most recently audited by the auditor general to the 47 Counties for use in their various programmes ... -
Lean Six Sigma and Baggage Handling Efficiency at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study is the establishment of the relationship between Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and baggage handling efficiency at Kenya Airways. There are various techniques that are used in the Lean Six Sigma implementation. ... -
Logistics Management Practices and Operational Performance of Online Retail Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Logistics management practices have emerged as relatively new concept in the field of supply chain around the world. Sound logistic management practices have been associated with reduction in costs, improved quality, ... -
The Influence of Brand Equity on Sales Performance of Retail Pharmacies in Kisumu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The concept of brand equity and its effect on various business parameters has elicited much interest among scholars in the recent past. The purpose of this study was to determine whether brand equity has an influence on ... -
Employee Perception of Performance Appraisal in Commercial Banks in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Employees’ perception of performance appraisal influences the level of commitment towards achieving organizational goals and ultimately their behaviors. If employees experience satisfaction with performance appraisal, they ... -
Covid 19 Government Strategic Interventions and Performance of the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study was aimed at looking into the effect of COVID 19 government strategic interventions on the performance of SMEs in Kenya, with a particular focus on Nairobi City County. The study provides early evidence of how ...