dc.contributor.author | Mutia, Robert Mulei | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-02-28T06:26:58Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-11 | |
dc.identifier.citation | MBA Thesis | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12202 | |
dc.description | Corporate governance practices by Kenya Airways Limited | en |
dc.description.abstract | The collapse of major corporates across the world like Ansett Airlines, Retailer Harris
Scarfe, Enron and WorldCom has triggered a global consciousness to clear out the
problem of governance. Since the collapses in Australia there has been increased focus on
disclosure and the independence of auditors and directors and the need for the board to act
in the best interests of the stakeholders, not themselves. A study by Lockhart and Taitoko
(2005) examined causes surrounding the collapse of Ansett Holdings Ltd and the largest
corporate loss of Air New Zealand, which they attributed to a failure of governance to act
in the organization’s (stakeholders) interests.
It is against this background that this paper investigates corporate governance practices
within Kenya Airways Limited. Data was collected through interview guide from directors
and senior managers in Kenya Airways Limited.
The results of the research established that Corporate Board and management of Kenya
Airways Limited practices acceptable corporate governance practices. The study also
established that Board of Directors roles, accountability and responsibilities are clearly
defined, and the Board composition is based on expertise, experience and knowledge of
the industry. The study also found out that Kenya Airways have three board committees
which are independent and their responsibilities are clearly defined making them discharge
their mandates effectively. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Kenya Airways Limited | en |
dc.subject | Corporate governance | en |
dc.title | Corporate governance practices by Kenya Airways Limited | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.embargo.terms | 6 months | en |
local.publisher | School of Business, University of Nairobi | en |