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A survey on the adoption of online credit operations by commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The proliferation and rapid advancements in technology based systems especially those related to the Internet have lead to fundamental changes in how organizations interact with customers. It was found that this trend ... -
A survey on the adoption of the balanced scorecard by selected companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2005-09)This study sought to establish the extent to which the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) system is in use in Kenya. Further the study sought to establish the reasons for adopting the BSC and the characteristics of companies using ... -
A survey on the application of promotion mix in the agrochemical industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Commerce, 2003-11)The survey was conducted to establish the application of promotion mix elements in the agrochemical industry in Kenya. With increased competition among the agrochemical firms following the liberalization of the Kenyan ... -
A survey on the challenges facing the users of automated teller machines in the banking industry in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008-11)The use of Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) has become prevalent in the current banking industry. Due to the competitive nature of this industry. almost every bank is embracing ATMs to increase its competitiveness. This ... -
A survey on the critical success factors in power sector projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The critical success factors are those fundamental issues inherent in the project, which must be maintained in order for team working to take place in an efficient and effective manner. They require day to day attention ... -
A survey on the effects of non-remittance of members deductions by employers to the saving and credit co-operatives societies:
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2007)The study examined the effects of non-remittance of members' deduction by the employers to the Saving and Credit Co-operative Societies,a case of Nairobi Province while looking at its relationship with the SACCO ... -
A Survey On The Extent Of The Awareness Of Mobile Phone Users On Mobile Phone Disposal In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2008)The growth in telephone access in Africa has been largely fuelled by mobile cellular communications. I he mobile telecommunication sector qualities as one of Africa's success stories that will go down the annals of history. ... -
A survey on the extent to which commercial banks have penetrated the Kenyan market
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-09)The objectives of the study were to establish the extent to which commercial banks have penetrated the Kenyan market and identifying the factors that influence the market penetration of the commercial banks in Kenya. The ... -
A survey on the factors that motivate local individual investors to invest in shares of companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This study was undertaken to investigate the factors that motivate local individual investors to invest in shares of Companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).The NSE has made a remarkable growth from a share ... -
A survey on the foreign exchange risk management practices of Kenyan based subsidiaries of multinational corporations
(University of Nairobi.School of Business, 2009-11)Managing foreign exchange risk is a fundamental component in the safe and sound management of all institutions that have exposures in foreign currencies. It involves prudently managing foreign currency positions in order ... -
A Survey on the Investment Practices Among Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) in Nairobi
(University 0f Nairobi, School of Business, 2008-11)The uncertainty of cash flows, cost of funds and return on investment in ever changing financial markets require financial institutions to develop investment strategies for effective and efficient portfolio management. ... -
A Survey on the Operating Efficiency and Loan Portfolio Quality Indicators Usage by Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Over the years, there has been an increase in the number and significance of micro-finance in both matured and emerging economies. In year 2008, the Kenyan Government operationalized the Micro-finance Act 2006 with an ... -
A survey on the perception of staff welfare programs in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi.
(Business Administration, 2006)The manufacturing industry is a major player III the Kenyan economy. The manufacturing firms contribute about 13.6% of the gross domestic product (GoK, 2003). They include commercial food and allied, building, engineering ... -
A Survey on the Relationship Between Technology and Service Quality in the Banking Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2007)The use of technology has become prevalent in the current banking institutions. Due to the competitive nature of this industry, almost every bank is embracing technology to increase its competitiveness. This study ... -
A survey on the responsiveness of doctors to the different elements of the promotional mix used within the Kenya pharmaceutical industry
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)The focus of this study was on which of the promotional elements evoked the most positive response on the prescription habits of doctors. Despite various studies having been done on the need to promote products and ... -
A survey on the role of internal audit in promoting good corporate governance in state owned enterprises.
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2008-11)There has been growing recognition in recent years of the importance of corporate governance in ensuring sound financial reporting and deterring fraud. Well performing internal audit function is one of the strongest means ... -
A survey on the use of benchmarking as a continuous improvement tool by the ministry of agriculture parastatals in Kenya
(School of Business, 2007)This was a survey on the adoption and challenges facing the ministry of agriculture parastatals in Kenya in the use of benchmarking as a continuous improvement tool. The collected data was analyzed and interpreted in line ... -
A survey on the use of just-in-time (JIT) Systems in the companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange.
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)This Research Project sought to survey the use of JIT practices by the companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The study set to achieve three objectives. The first objective was to document just-in-time practices ... -
A Survey on the Use of “new’’ Performance Measures: a Case of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2007)This study investigates the extent to which firms listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange use ‘new’ performance measures to deal with the perceived inadequacies of traditional accounting performance measures. In addition, the ... -
A survey on transparency and disclosure of risk information in the Kenyan banking industry
(School of Business, 2009)The study sought to explore the extent of transparency and disclosure of risk practices in the banking industry in Kenya. Emphasis was on the following research questions; extent to which Kenyan Banks disclose risk ...