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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 ... -
Effect of Online Working on Employee Job Satisfaction Among Large Commercial Banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of online working on employee job satisfaction among Large Commercial Banks in Nairobi City county,Kenya. The Hertzberg Two Factor theory and Flexible working theory ... -
The effect of supplier quality management on organizational performance
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012)Supplier quality management is one of the very many simple concepts that make a lot of sense to any well meaning organization. Unfortunately, implementing the concept is not very simple and over the years, companies have ... -
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 ... -
Effect of total productive maintenance on operational performance of star hotels in Coast region, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The study was meant to establish how Total Productive Maintenance affect operational performance of hotels in the Coast region. Specifically, the study sought to determine the extent of adoption of TPM practices and the ... -
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 ... -
Effects of a shared services strategy on cost reduction
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Moving to a shared service method of operation entails a huge culture change for an organization. The entire business context must be changed. It takes time, effort and vast amounts of management energy to move from a ... -
Effects of corporate governance on Stock return of commercial banks listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of corporate governance on stock returns of commercial banks listed in the NSE. The research design used in this study was descriptive. The population chosen for this ... -
Effects Of Marketing Practices On The Performance Of Phoenix Of East Africa Assurance Company Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The market share value is the sure way to know the efficiency, strength, performance and competitive position of the firm and all these depend on the of an insurance company‟s marketing and investment strategy. This research ... -
The Embu People
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An Empirical Analysis of Risk and Size Factors in Momentum Profitability at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(ORSEASchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)A generation ago, the intellectual dominance of the efficient markets hypothesis as the accepted asset pricing paradigm was unchallenged. By the start of the twenty-first century, however, the acceptance of the efficient ... -
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. ... -
An empirical investigation of supply chain management best practices in large private manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services LimitedDepartment of Business Administration School of Business - University of Nairobi, 2007)Today, large companies are mainly focusing on becoming efficient and flexible in their manufacturing methods in order to handle uncertainty in the business environment. To do this, they need different strategies to manage ... -
An empirical investigation of supply chain management best practices in large private manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services LimitedDepartment of Business Administration, 2009)Today, large companies are mainly focusing on becoming efficient and flexible in their manufacturing methods in order to handle uncertainty in the business environment. To do this, they need different strategies to manage ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating Community Poling Strategy a Case Study of Kenya Police
(University of Nairobi, 2005) -
EVALUATION OF APPLICABILITY OF ALTMAN'S REVISED MODEL IN PREDICTION OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)This study assesses whether Edward Altman’s financial distress prediction model can be useful in predicting business failure in Kenyan. The population of this study is composed of all the companies listed in the Nairobi ... -
Evaluation of corporate governance guidelines implementation by state corporations in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The study objective was to evaluate the corporate governance guidelines implementation by State Corporations in Kenya. The study targeted a sample of 93 corporations, with 68 filling-in and returning the questionnaires. ... -
Evaluation of NACECE-DICECE Programme—Part One: Research findings and recommendations
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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 ...