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Determinants of Capital Structure of the Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange: a Case Study of the Automobile Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Financial planning is an integral part of financial management which deals with the
management of a firm’s funds with a view to maximizing profit and the wealth of
shareholders. Capital structure is a vital financial ...
The Effect of Corporate Governance Practices on the Financial Performance of the Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The study examined the effects of corporate governance on the financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The study aimed at establishing the effects of corporate
governance practices and policies on financial ...
Effect of Interest Rates on Foreign Direct Investments Inflows in the Energy and Petroleum Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Both theory and empirical literatures hold that the growth of a country is directly related to the economy, which consists of various variables like GDP, Foreign Direct Investment, Remittances, Inflation, Interest rate, ...
The Relationship Between Financial Deepening and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Financial theories have emphasized the need to increase savings through deepening of financial markets so as to stimulate investments for improved economic growth. This has led to the expansion of financial sector providers ...
Perceived Influence of Disciplinary Action on Employee Performance in Baringo County Government
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Disciplinary procedures are necessary because no organization can survive without inculcating discipline into its employees for performance. Human Resource department in any given organization is the most important department ...
Operations Management Practices and Systems Design in Kenya's Elevator Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The purpose of this study was to explore advances in elevator technology in Kenya and examine their impact on quality, safety and performance. The study explored the elevator system design and operation in order to reduce ...
Assessment of Factors Influencing Women’s Behaviour Towards Maternal, Infant and Young Child Feeding in Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
. Inadequate dietary intake as a result of poor maternal, infant and young child feeding (MIYCF) practices is the foremost cause of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in Kenya. Women and children‟s diets characteristically consist ...
Strategic Orientation and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The capacity of a firm to strategically orient its operations in terms of its market, technological changes, to learn and adapt to market changes and the capacity to exercises entrepreneurship is one such posturing that a ...
Effect of Consumer Socialization and Buyer Behavior on Brand and Loyalty of Key Washing Detergents Among Students of Universities in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Consumer socialization is the process through which potential consumers acquire the skills, knowledge and attitude to function in the market place. Different agents of consumer socialization affect brand awareness and ...
The Effect of Macroeconomic Factors on Financial Performance of Investment Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
The aim of this research project was to establish the effect of macroeconomic factors on financial performance of investment banks in Kenya. Return on capital employed was used as the financial performance indicator. The ...