Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "financial performance"
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The effect of autonomy on financial performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Autonomy is the quality of state of being self – governing, especially the right or power of self – government, existing or capable of existing independently, and subject to its laws only. In other words, the issue is ... -
The effect of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of deposit taking Microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-10)MFIs have been providing financial services to their members with little competition from other players in the financial market. However, the entry of other players in the financial market, targeting the same clientele ... -
The Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)The aim of this descriptive as well as correlational study was to determine the effect of macroeconomic factors on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The performance measure of commercial banks used was ... -
The effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of financial institutions in kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Financial institutions strength depends on activities that enable the institutions to maximize profits, increase customer base, and minimize costs and also a strong capital strength. In order for financial institutions to ... -
The effects of access to micro-finance on the financial performance of small and medium enterprises owned by youths in Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), according to the National Micro and small enterprises Baseline survey of 1999, contribute 20% to the GDP of Kenyan economy. The vision of Microfinance on the other hand is to steer ... -
The effects of mergers and acquisitions on financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya: A case study of APA insurance limited
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012)An insurance company's primary objective is to restore the insured / policy holder back to the condition the insured was in before a loss and to spread risk through reinsurance. But at the back of it all, an insurance ... -
The impact of deposit taking on financial performance of micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)The Microfinance Act of 2006 that was enacted on 2nd May 2008 paved way for the transformation of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to deposit taking Microfinance Institutions (DTMs) in Kenya. This research project is aimed ... -
The impact of mergers and acquisition on the financial performance of commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)Mergers have become the main means of attaining higher performance which is the ultimate goal of every firm, including banks. The objective of this study was to determine the impact of mergers and acquisition on the ... -
The relationship between branch network spread and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(2011-10)The study adopted a descriptive research design in order to gather quantitative and qualitative data describing the relationship between branch network spread and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The ... -
The relationship between capital structure and financial performance of Microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009)This study examined the relationship between capital structure and performance of MFIs in Kenya. Capital structure theories predict that leverage level influences a firm’s performance. In MFIs outreach levels and default ... -
Relationship between commercial banks’ financial performance and their ownership structure
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-09)The study examines the relationship between commercial banks financial performance and their ownership structure. We distinguish between private banks, government banks, foreign banks, domestic banks, widely held and ... -
Relationship between cost x-efficiency and financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-11)This study sought to investigate the relationship between cost X-efficiency and financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya,. The study findings concludes that Cost X-inefficiency ... -
The relationship between financial innovation and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study sought to determine the relationship between financial innovation and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. This study took on a Quasi-experimental research design. The data collected was edited ...