School of Business: Recent submissions
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Effects of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of foreign direct investments on economic growth in Kenya. This study was necessitated by the fact that Kenya has in the past been the country of choice for most foreign ... -
Influence of Dynamic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Dynamic capabilities are primary drivers of a firm’s competitive advantage and thus of key interest to managers. Yet the way in which dynamic capabilities secure the competitive advantage for SMEs has received little ... -
Strategy Implementation at Kenya Power and Lighting Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021-12)Strategic management is at the moment a significant part of corporations’ management practices in today´s changing and competitive setting. The different practices involved in strategic management are correlated and influence ... -
Effect of Project Management Practices on Performance of Infrastructure Projects at Kenya Airports Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Project management practices are essential nowadays notwithstanding the diverse contexts of its application since it leads to improved expansion of projects and supervision of resources within the confines of preset cost, ... -
Effect of Social Capital on the Export Performance of Handicrafts Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Firms' drive to explore beyond the local market area and extend into the export market so as to boost their operations has contributed to the increasing number of export activities, as described by globalization of business ... -
Foreign Direct Investment and Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms Registered by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The manufacturing industry is considered as among the primary drivers for achieving a steady annual economic Growth rate of 10% in Kenya Vision 2030. The manufacturing industry in Kenya can have a future potential to ... -
Impact of Bank Internal Factors on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Commercial Banks are key players of our economy. They maintain capital by accepting deposits and lending the funds through loans, they promote employment creation and smoothening commerce and trade functions. Key to their ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Three to Five Star Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The aim of this research was to ascertain the influence of Supply Chain Management Practices on Operational Performance of 3-Star to 5-Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was steered by two objectives; determining the ... -
Impact of Internal Control Systems on Financial Accountability in County Governments in Kenya-A Case of Marsabit County
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The county governments in Kenya are facing challenges in the implementation of financial accountability. The reports of the OAG and the CoB raised red flags on several financial year expenditures. The increase in financial ... -
Determinants of Small and Medium Enterprises’ Financing by Registered Financial Institutions in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(2021)Small and Medium enterprises play a key role in development of many economies in the world. Despite SMEs being critical in acceleration of economic growth due to employment creation in Kenya, they have faced many challenges ... -
The Effects of Working Capital Management on the Profitability of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Despite the extensive studies on manufacturing firms in Kenya, there has not been conclusive research on effects of WCM on the profitability of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in particular. The research sought to ... -
Innovative Practices and Performance of Nzoia Water Services Company Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)There is increasing need of adopting innovative technologies to curb challenges facing organizations, exploit opportunities and enhance performance as well . The intertwined and multifaceted water linked problems facing ... -
Supply Chain Management Practices, Process Formalization and Organizational Performance of Cargo Handling Facilities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to find out the effect of adopting Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices on the performance of cargo handling/storage facilities. The specific objectives of the study included: to establish SCM practices ... -
Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Agility of the County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)This study aimed at establishing the influence of sustainable procurement and supply chain agility of the county governments in Kenya. The objectives that guided the research include; to determine the extent of adoption ... -
Market Information Risk, Trading Activity, Organizational Characteristics and Price Discovery for Stocks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Besides being one of the yardsticks for assessing the quality of financial decisions by management in the maximisation of shareholders wealth, stock markets around the world provide unparalleled investment destination ... -
Effect of Assets Quality on the Financial Performance of the Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study was to establish the influence of asset quality on the financial performance of commercial banks listed at NSE in Kenya. The study utilized descriptive research technique whereby secondary data ... -
Logistics Management Practices, Logistics Information Systems, Logistics Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction of Selected Shippers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)One of the main challenges for any organization is to focus its logistics management strategies of satisfying the customer needs of ensuring products are delivered when and where they are needed. The key objective of ... -
Basel Iii Framework and Market Risk Management of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The purpose of this study was to establish the role of Basel III framework on market risk management of commercial banks in Kenya and to determine the challenges faced in the implementation of Basel III framework on market ... -
The Effects of Fintech on Growth of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the recent past, fintech has been redefining how organizations are offering their services. To remain competitive in a technologically changing environment, the financial services industry and other organizations are ... -
Public Debt, Selected Macroeconomic Factors, Governance and Sustainable Economic Growth in the East Africa Community Member Countries
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In the last decade, the EAC countries have witnessed disparities between sustainable economic growth and rapid increase in the public debt. Consequently, there have been reclassification of these countries from low to ...