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Strategic risk management practices among state corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Public entities, including state corporations, are today under more pressure than ever to manage costs and deliver services more efficiently. As operating budgets are scrutinized, public officials search for creative means ...
Response of Kenya state owned enterprises to declining opportunities for employee promotion
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
In order to redeem the public sector from poor performance and mismanagement, the
Kenya government initiated reform programs, which targeted both the civil service and
state owned enterprises. The reforms recommended the ...
Strategy implementation in Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Strategy implementation is an enigma in many companies. The problem is illustrated by the
unsatisfying low success rate (only 10 to 30 percent) of intended strategies (Raps and Kauffman,
2005). The primary objectives are ...
The effect of corporate governance on financial performance of local authorities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between financial performance of local authorities and their corporate governance characteristics. The corporate governance practices studied included the frequency ...
Factors influencing implementation of performance contract among financial and commercial state corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The objectives of the research were to identify factors that influence implementation of performance contracts among financial and commercial state corporations in Kenya. A sample size of 78 respondents was targeted ...
A Survey of the Vertical Integration Strategies Used in the Automotive Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)
Differences amongst competitor value chains are a key source of competitive advantage. The design of the vertical integration strategies is one way to distinguish the value chain of a strategic business unit from its ...
Strategic Responses by the Barclays Bank of Kenya Limited to Changes in the Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
This study sought to determine the strategic responses that Barclays Bank has
adapted to the changes in the environment and to identify factors that influence
strategic responses in addressing the changes.
In order to ...
Modelling Volatility of Short-term Interest Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
There is an extensive theoretical and empirical literature that documents the link between
short-term interest rate volatility and interest rate levels. This study sought to establish the
link between the level of interest ...
Strategic Responses by World Bank in Funding Community Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Organizations do not exist in a vacuum. Each organization is set in a particular
environment to which it is inextricably linked. This environment provides multiple
contexts that affect the organization and its performance, ...
Strategic Planning Practices Adopted by Tour and Travel Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
The importance of good strategic planning is recognized by most organizations. A majority of organizations understand the need to clearly identify their mission and objectives, their priorities and targets for improvement, ...