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Effect Of Earnings Management On Stock Returns Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main objective of any firm is the maximization of the wealth of its shareholders. This means that every corporate event undertaken by the firm should be geared towards achieving this goal. Earnings management is a major ... -
Predictability Of Stock Returns Using Valuation Ratios: Empirical Evidence From Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The use of valuation ratios as determinants of stock returns is widely being acknowledged. Seminal works present evidence of a return advantage on stocks with high earnings yield, book to market and dividend yield ratios. ... -
Determinants Of Capital Structure Of Microfinance Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Capital structure of microfinance banking institutions is key to the economy but has limited literature on the topic. There is no clear method on how microfinance should choose their optimal debt to equity financing ratio. ... -
Effect Of Competitive Strategy And External Environment On Performance Of Food Processing Companies In Nairob
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study’s main objective was to establish the effect of external environment on the relationship between competitive strategies and performance of food processing companies in Nairobi. The research employed the cross-sectional ... -
Assessment Of Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Human Resource Policies At The County Government Of Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Implementation of Human resources policies are guided by several factors that vary according to organizations. While many organizations are capable of formulating policies, implementation of the policies may meet a dead ... -
Effect Of Treasury Bill Rates On Capital Market Development: A Case Of Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Across the globe, the Capital markets operates in an environment which has the capability of influencing its operations, development and its overall productivity. This study objective was based on establishing the effects ... -
How Firm Level Factors And External Environment Dynamics Affect Strategic Planning And Performance Of Manufacturing Firms In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The past empirical studies on strategic planning and firm performance have produced contradictory findings, which mean the findings are still inconclusive. Some researchers have argued that strategic planning influences ... -
E-Procurement And Supply Chain Performance Of Public Hospitals In Kiambu County
(UoN, 2019)E-Procurement among public hospitals marked progress in many areas over the past decades. Procurement function is considered the most significant in organizational performance as well as supply chain performance. Procurement ... -
School Based Factors Influencing Implementation Of Competency Based Curriculum In Public Preschools In Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County Kenya
(UoN, 2019)The purpose of the study was to investigate school-based factors influencing implementation of competency-based curriculum in public pre-schools in Garissa Sub-County Garissa County Kenya. The study sought to establish ... -
Effects Of Tax Incentives On Financial Performance Of Savings And Credit Cooperative Societies In Nairobi County
(UoN, 2019)The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of tax incentives on financial performance of SACCOs in Nairobi County. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study population comprised of all the ... -
Influence Of Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Competitive Advantage And Performance Of Commercial Banks In Nairobi City County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between electronic customer relationship, competitive advantage and performance in commercial banks in Kenya. The study used cross sectional survey research design. ... -
Organization Policies And Performance Of Mobile Telecommunication Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The Mobile Telephony Industry has created many employment opportunities. In order to create a sustainable and profitable business, it’s important to have proper organizational policies; firms with clear policies perform ... -
Effect Of Macroeconomic Variables On Share Price Index Volatility At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)An understanding of the dynamic behavior of stock markets is as such important for policy makers, macroeconomists, and market analysts. Investments are guided by the perceived risk profile, which is subject to macroeconomic ... -
Influence Of Globalization On Employee Resourcing Strategies Of International Technological Firms In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Employee resourcing is an important human resource component that contributes to any organization’s well-being and when well-maintained it gives a firm competitive edge in the market. The rapid growth of international ... -
Financial Structure, Asset Structure, Board Demographics And Operating Efficiency Of Housing Co-Operative Societies In Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Empirical evidence on co-operatives’ house financing is scanty and does not provide a clear link between financial structure and operating efficiency. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of asset structure ... -
Effect Of Unclaimed Financial Assets On The Financial Performance Of Deposit Taking Savings And Credit Cooperatives In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya in 2011 enacted into law the Unclaimed Financial Assets Act to regulate the management of all unclaimed financial asset. The Act requires holding institutions to declare and surrender these assets to the authority ... -
Effect Of E-Business Strategy On Competitive Advantage Of Safaricom Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to establish the effects of e-business strategy on competitive advantage for Safaricom limited. As competition increases in telecommunication industry companies are coming up with innovative ways to ensure ... -
An Investigation Of The Day Of The Week Anomaly In Stock Returns For Companies Quoted In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to establish the effect of the day of the week anomaly in stock returns for companies quoted at NSE. A descriptive research design to describe the calendar anomalies at the NSE was used. The target ... -
Effect Of Corporate Governance On Firm Performance For Audit Firms In Nairobi City County
(UoN, 2019)The research was conducted in order to investigate the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance of audit firm industries in Nairobi City County. The study aimed at establishing how the board size, ...