School of Business: Recent submissions
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Relationship Between Agency Banking and the Financial Deepening in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The goal of the study was to assess the influence of agency banking on the financial deepening of the Kenyan financial sector. The specific objectives included; determining the influence of the number of agents facilitating ... -
Role of Strategic Alliance on Competitive Advantage of Real Estate Companies in Mombasa County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Strategic partnership entails companies with a given degree of equal distribution of resources as well as information and the ability to develop together or share services or products. The realization of competitive edge ... -
Sales Management Practices and Competitive Advantage of Large Media Houses in Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Media houses play a critical role in the communication industry providing information, entertainment, feedback and educative forums impacting national development, social communism and policing government projects. Media ... -
Effect of Leverage on Financial Performance of Investment Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Investment firms and other companies listed at the NSE continue to face countless challenges recently that brought debates on financial leverage of these companies. Listed investment firms face challenges in choosing the ... -
The Relationship Between Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Firms with higher cash flows stand a higher chance of attracting investors seeking efficient opportunities to invest resources. Cash flows reveal positive impact on capital expenditure. There is a negative association among ... -
Sustainable Supply Chain Practices and Organizational Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study examined the relation between sustainable supply chain practices on the organization performance of pharmaceutical manufacturers. Academic inquiry on sustainable practices has gained prominence with increased ... -
The Impact of Audit Committee Characteristics on Financial Performance of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The issue of audit committee characteristics is an area of interest to researchers due to its impact on the firm‟s financial performance. Some companies have experienced different results depending on how they embrace ... -
Perceived Effect of E-government on Promotion of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Foreign direct Investment commonly referred to as FDI is the investment by one party in a business in another country. This study’s paramount objective is the perceived effect of E-government in the promotion of foreign ... -
Political Factors Influencing Performance of Road Construction Projects in Laikipia County- a Case of Nanyuki-doldol Road Construction Project
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to examine the political factors influencing performance of roads construction in Laikipia County; a case of Nanyuki Doldol road. The objectives of the study were to determine how political ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The current financial crisis in Kenya's banking sector, notably the collapse of Imperial Bank, followed by the problem of Chase Bank, may be related to the increased competition in the financial sector. Competition from ... -
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND DIVIDEND PAYOUT AMONG NON-FINANCIAL FIRMS LISTED AT THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Capital structure and dividend payment decisions allow companies to reduce their weighted average capital cost and maintain a particular amount of capital for specific commitments. However, after the major contributions ... -
Selected Macroeconomic Variables and Private Sector Investment in Kenya: an Empirical Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2021)For developing economies, structural reforms aimed at improving financial intermediation and private investment were prescribed as necessary preconditions for growth and development. In Kenya, massive reforms to enhance ... -
Opportunity Recognition and the Perfomance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kasarani Sub-County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Being the first stage of entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition is essential in determining the success or failure of businesses. Despite its importance, many SMEs have failed to conceptualize on future market opportunities ... -
The Effect of Regulations on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Financial performance a key focus by many will continue for an extended time due to its significance in the life of an organization. Consequently, there have been several attempts to comprehend this in terms of factors ... -
Differentiation Strategy and Performance of Taxi Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Sustainability of performance of firms is currently of much importance more than ever in facilitating the survival and growth of businesses. Many organizations have thus diverted their core focus into gaining competitive ... -
Effect of Country Risk on Yield Spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at examining the effect of country risk on yield spreads in Kenyan Eurobonds. The spreads in this case represented a premium paid on the Eurobonds in comparison to yields on similar bonds in the international ... -
Supply Chain Integration and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The general aim of the study was to investigate the impact of supply chain integration on manufacturing firms’ performance in Kenya. The specific objectives guiding the study were to establish the supply chain integration ... -
Effect of Credit Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance of Micro-finance Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The escalating rate of credit risks owing to the soaring rate of none performing loans incurred by the MFIs. This nature of a drift weakens the financial steadiness, financial feasibility, and sustainability of the MFIs. ... -
The Impact of Accounts Receivables Management on the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Company profitability is a good measure of the internal operations that take place in an organization. This means studies to determine what can influence profitability are crucial to all firm stakeholders. This research ...