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An evaluation of the perfomance of islamically screened portfolios at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)There has lately been great interest in Islamic Finance in Kenya. Concerns have however risen where investors fear that by investing Islamically, they risk getting lower returns from their investments. This study therefore ... -
Entrepreneurial initiatives, business environmental factors, and the success of Kenya’s outward foreign direct investments in East Africa
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)FDIs, from emerging economies, continue to play an important role in world economic activities. Studies on the nature, the number, and factors that drive their growth have not received adequate research attention from ... -
Factors influencing Change Management Process at Tamoil Kenya Limited
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)This study set out to establish change management practices within Tamoil Kenya and evaluated the change management process in light of the models of change management and factors that affected the change management process. ... -
Capital Structure and Performance at Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
(School of Business, 2012)In Kenya, despite the importance of corporate financial decisions there is deficiency of studies on capital structure that managers would rely on in making financial decision. Most studies on capital structure often assume ... -
The influence of time management tendencies on the relationship between employee empowerment and organizational performance
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)The main objective of this study was to determine the influence of time management tendencies on the relationship between employee empowerment and organizational performance. Preference-driven variations in the temporal ... -
Challenges of e-banking adoption among the commercial banks in Kenya
(ORSEASchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)The objective of this study was to investigate the factors influencing e-banking adoption among commercial banks in Kenya, and the challenges faced by commercial banks in the adoption of E-banking. Descriptive research ... -
Empirical analysis of the relationship between board activity, corporate governance mechanisms, and firm value
(Lecturer, Department of Finance and Accounting, University of Nairobi, 2012)We studied the relationship between board activity and a firm‟s existing corporate governance structures and mechanisms. The association between board activity and corporate governance variables is complex and multi-faceted. ... -
The Effect of Universalistic Perspective of Human Resource Strategic Orientation on Performance of Large Private Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)The study was set to investigate the effect of universalistic perspective of human resource strategic orientation on performance of large private manufacturing firms in Kenya based on the following general research ... -
Securing the corporate network
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)Most security issues focus on the connection of the corporate network to the Internet and related issues. Securing corporate networks from intrusion threats in the business today are real and require special attention. ... -
Corporate governance structures and performance of HIV/AIDS NGOs in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)The study examines the relationship between corporate governance structures and performance of HIV/AIDS Non-Governmental Organizations. Using a structured questionnaire, data on the corporate governance structures ... -
E-Commerce Strategy and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-07)This study aimed at establishing the relationship between e-commerce strategy and performance of commercial banks in Kenya, and the factors influencing the adoption of e-commerce strategy. The study adopted a cross sectional ... -
New leadership in china, a commentary to Xinhua
(XinhuaSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Jogoo Kimakia: The Making of a Kenyan Entrepreneur
(University of Nairobi School of Businessformer editorial Director, The Daily Nation, Nairobi Kenya, 2013)Some people silently pass through this small planet unnoticed. Even the most sensitive radars do not notice their presence. Others, make a bang, and everyone notice them, admires them, envy them or at times hate them. The ... -
Relationship between Agency Banking & Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2013)Banking agents are usually equipped with a combination of point-of-sale (POS)card reader, mobile phone, barcode scanner to scan bills for bill payment transactions, Personal Identification Number(PIN) pads, and sometimes ... -
Analysis of Challenges in the Implementation of Operations Research Techniques for Value Addition in the Logistics Industry in Kenya: A Survey of selected Nakuru County-Based Logistics Firms
(2013)In National and International Supply Chain Management Systems, developing ideas that add value and solve logistics problems successfully when implemented is an important determinant of economic growth and competitiveness ... -
Effect of Capital Market Deepening on Economic Growth in Kenya
(2013)The capital market is important since it connects the financial sector with other non-financial sectors of the economy. This study examines the effect of Capital Market Deepening on economic growth in Kenya. Controversy ... -
Effect of Terrorism on Kenya’s Securities Market
(2013)The stock market plays a critical role in the national economy since it facilitates fundraising activities, trade, investment and economic growth and development. An understanding of all the factors that affect its performance ... -
The Effect of Logistics Outsourcing Practices on the Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013)Outsourcing of services has become a common practice among large manufacturing firms worldwide and this is due to the various benefits that accrue to a firm as a result of outsourcing. Contracting out production of goods ... -
Management Accounting changes and Practices adopted by Large Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)