Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "Nairobi Stock Exchange"
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Behavioral effects on individuals’ decision-Making process using the prospect theory: A Case of investors at the NSE
(University 0f Nairobi, School of Business, 2008-11)Financial economics has evolved and grown in importance in the last 30 years. Models have been developed and the level of sophistication has increased. One of the many stylised models of market behavior is the Efficient ... -
Corporate reputation and financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11-15)The PriceWaterhouseCoopers has been carrying out surveys on CEO’s Most Respected Companies in East Africa since 1999. These companies also continue to showcase their financial soundness as they have been profitable over ... -
The Effect of Board Structure on the Performance of Quoted Companies at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-09)This study examined the effect of the Board structure on the performance of listed firms at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. It is revealed that there is no significant effect of board structure in the form of representation ... -
The effect of industry leverage on firm performance: A case study of firms quoted at NSE
(School of Business, 2009)Efficient financial management requires the existence of some objective or goal because judgment as to whether or not a financial decision is efficient must be made in light of some standard. Various objectives are ... -
The effect of modified audit opinions on share prices for companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The study was conducted with the objective of investigating the effects of Modified Audit Opinions on share prices. A survey was carried out on 49 companies that were continuously listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange ... -
An empirical test of applicability of constant dividend model by companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, 2009)This research paper tests the applicability of constant dividend model by companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange. Data was collected from annual reports and share price schedules obtained from Nairobi stock ... -
Factors hindering derivatives trading at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)As from early 2000s, the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) and the market regulator Capital Markets Authority (CMA) endeavored to reform the market. As part of the market reforms agenda, the Authority initiated market reforms ... -
Impact of the 2007 - 2009 World Financial Crisis on Share Price Behaviour at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2010-11)Numerous studies have been carried out to examine how stock prices respond to various occurances and events. The financial turmoil originating in the developed world in August 2007 spilled over to developing countries, and ... -
An investigation of the existence of turn of the month effect at the Nairobi Stock Exchange research project
(School of Business, 2010-11)The objectives of the study was to investigate the existence of the Turn-of-the-month effect at the Nairobi Stock The study adopted a descriptive survey; descriptive research portrays an accurate profile of persons, ... -
Pricing and Performance of Initial Public Offering (Ipo): a Comparison Between State Owned Enterprises and Privately Owned Enterprises at the Nse
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The study sought to examine the pricing and long term performance of IPOs of state owned enterprises and compared it with the performance of privately owned enterprises. The study was specifically motivated to find out ... -
The relationship between capital structure, earnings growth and price earnings ratio of firms listed at the NSE
(School of Business, 2009)This study was an attempt to determine if there is a relationship between the P/E ratio and the capital structure, and between the P/E ratio and earnings growth. Capital structure, price-earnings ratio and earnings growth ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Corporate Cash Holdings of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi,, 2007)This paper investigates the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and corporate cash holdings of firms quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Data was collected from annual reports and investors returns file ... -
The relationship between executive compensation and dividend payout: evidence from the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2009-10)Understanding dividend behavior has been a major research problem for financial economists for decades. The objective of this study is to establish the relationship between executive compensation and dividend payout among ... -
The relationship between firm valuation methods and market value for companies quoted at the NSE
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)There are practical problems in firm valuation due to uncertainty and the instability surrounding income attributable to equity holders. This study seeks to investigate the relative explanatory power of the alternative ... -
The Relationship Between Institutional Ownership and Proceeds of Rights Issues of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
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The relationship between liquidity and leverage of companies quoted at the NSE
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-11)The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between liquidity and leverage of companies quoted at the NSE. The study considered thirty companies out of forty seven quoted firms at the NSE between 2006 ... -
A Survey of Stakeholders’ Opinions on the Effectiveness of Demutualization in Solving Agency Problems at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2005)Demutualization is a term used to describe the transition of a securities exchange from a mutual association of exchange members operating on a not-for-profit basis to a limited liability, for-profit company accountable ... -
A survey of the challenges of budget preparation and implementation among manufacturing companies quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The manufacturing sector in Kenya contributes approximately 13% of the GDP and is thus significant player in the economy. The purpose of this study was to establish the challenges of budgeting preparation and implementation ... -
A Survey of the impact of diversified boards on the value of firms quoted in the NSE
(University of Nairobi, School of Business, 2008)The study sought to examine the impact of the diversified boards on the value of firms quoted in the NSE. The period covered in the study was six years between Jan 2002 to Dec 2007. Secondary data was used and was obtained ... -
A Survey of the Role of Board of Directors in the Capital Budgeting Process for Companies Quoted at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)This study differed from the earlier ones as it sought to establish specifically the role of the board of directors in the capital budgeting process. It contributes to the body of knowledge by appraising the board ...