Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Profitability"
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An analysis of fish farming post economic stimulus program in Kibwezi, Makueni County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Communities living in Arid and Semi-arid Lands (ASALs) face many challenges such as poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition, and limited means of livelihoods. This has been worsened by the rapid changing climate that has ... -
Analysis of the extent to which barriers to entry (bte’s) have contributed to profitability in the air compressor industry in kenya
(School of Business, 2007-11)Industry attractiveness is the (relative) future profit potential of a market. It is mainly measured by industry growth and average industry profitability. However other attractive industry characteristics like stability ... -
Corporate philanthropy as a determinant of profitability among commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011)Strategic Corporate philanthropy has for long been mistaken with cause related marketing. This is mainly because cause related marketing deals with the concentration of giving on a single cause or admired organization ... -
The effect of mergers on profitability of family owned businesses in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Family owned businesses in Kenya develop from small outfits and grow to businesses which contribute positively to the growth of the economy. According to the Kenya Bureau of Statistics Data, the Kenyan GDP grew by 0.3 ... -
The effect of working capital management policy on profitability of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Working Capital Management policy has its effect on liquidity as well as on profitability of the firm. To achieve this objective, the study used secondary data obtained from the annual reports and financial statements of ... -
Effects of lending interest rates on profitability of savings, credit and co-operative societies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)The study sought to investigate the relationship between the lending interest rate and profitability of Credit Savings and Cooperative Societies in Kenya. The study randomly sampled 20 Saccos whose net profits and lending ... -
An empirical investigation into the relationship between gearing and profitability of firms listed on NSE
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007)This Study sought to investigate the relationship between gearing and profitability of listed firms on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) during a six-year period. Data was collected from Nairobi Stock Exchange, Capital ... -
Empirical testing of the profitability of technical trading rules on growth and value stocks listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(2012)This study looked at the applicability of the most simple and commonly used technical trading rules when applied on growth and value stocks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The period under investigation goes ... -
The impact of risk management on profitability of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company staff retirement benefits scheme
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study sought to establish whether risk management practices at the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (KPLC SRBS) has had an impact on profitability of the scheme. The study employed an ... -
The relationship between financial innovation and profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(School of Business, 2011-10)This research project will examine the adoption of product, process and institutional innovations in the Kenyan commercial bank in the period 2005 to 2010. The research analyzes the relationship between the adoption of ... -
The Relationship Between Size and Profitability of Kenyan Banks: a Case of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, School of Business, 2008-09)The study was carried out to establish the relationship between size and profitability of Kenyan commercial banks between the year 1998 and 2007. The main objective of the study was to determine whether or not there exists ... -
The relationship between working capital management and profitability of insurance companies in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study sought to assess the relationship between working capital management and profitability of insurance companies in Kenya. The study covered a sample of eighteen (18) insurance companies. The data covered a period ... -
The relationship between working capital management and the profitability of small and medium enterprises in Nakuru Municipality
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)Small and Medium Enterprises play a great role in the development of any economy and mostly in the developing Countries. Efficient working capital management is an integral part of the overall firm’s strategy to improving ...