Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effects of Interest Rates on Lending by Deposit Taking Microfinance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to determine how and the extent to which interest rates impact on microfinance lending in Kenya. It also aimed at reviewing the increasing body of theoretical and empirical studies that have ... -
Effects of General Elections on Room Revenues in the Hotels in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Hotel room revenues are the best indicators of how the hospitality industry is doing in financial aspects. General electioneering periods in Kenya are usually a turning point in the industry. This study intended to assess ... -
The Relationship Between Loan Portfolio Sectoral Concentration and Credit Risk of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The business activity in the banking industry is very sensitive as they handle depositors’ money which on average constitutes 85% of their liability portfolio in their balance sheets. The questions that comes to the mind ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Performance of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Outsourced logistics have become a popular approach for improving operational performance in the manufacturing sector. The ideal scenario is that a firm will focus only on its core activities and contract non-core activities ... -
Strategic Management Practices and Performance of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study was to examine the strategic management practices adopted by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and ascertain how these practices have influenced the performance of the institute. ... -
Influence of Cultural Diversity on Competitive Advantage at SGA Security (K) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cultural diversity and competitive advantage are critical aspects within any organization due to globalization and increased competition. Cultural diversity has received attention in organizations due to the increased shift ... -
The Perceived Influence of the Marketing Mix on Brand Choice Among Sme Customers of Chase Bank (in Receivership)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Marketing strategy should enable firms to concentrate their limited resources towards opportunities that offer the greatest positive impact on their brand equity towards the realization of enduring competitive advantage. ... -
Franchising as an Operational Strategy by Java Restaurants Within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Franchising is a business strategy for penetrating in international markets. It is mostly observed in the service and retailing enterprises. Franchising is said to be a distribution of independent business relationship ... -
Effect of the Enhanced Maternity Leave in the Kenyan Labour Laws (Employment Act, 2007) to the Employability of Women at Britam Life Assurance Company Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Career and workplace dynamics continue to shift as employers are forced to consider supporting employees with the balance of work and life to ensure sustainability. Pregnancy in employment is a vital human rights issue on ... -
Background Music, Mood, Personality, Work Behaviour and Performance of Garment Manufacturing Factories at Athi River Export Processing Zone in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of this study was to determine the role of background music, mood, personality, work behaviour and performance of tailoring workers at the EPZ in Athi River, Kenya. The specific objectives were to ... -
Effect of Innovation on Performance of Agricultural Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main objective of the study was to explore the effect of innovations on performance of agricultural firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the level of ... -
Technology Advancement, Strategy and Performance of Nation Media Group
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Transformation in an organization requires effective management of change in response to the dynamic competitive business environment. Technology is among the major factors that push organizations to change. The media ... -
Influence of Marketing Strategies on Performance of Strathmore University, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of the study was to determine the effect of marketing strategies on performance of Strathmore University. Specifically, the study sought to determine the marketing strategies adopted by Strathmore ... -
Influence of Government Regulatory and Fiscal Policy Requirements on Foreign Direct Investment in the Oil and Gas Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Reliable energy supply in a country is recognised as a significant contributor to an improved economy and society. Oil and gas is seen as a major source of energy. Since 2014, foreign capital in the oil and gas sector ... -
The Role of Networks in Internationalization of Operations at Africa Heritage Design Company in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The level of awareness in this information age that we are living in has made people acquire preferences and tastes for products from across the world. This has motivated more and more SMEs to venture into the world trade ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Profitability Amongst Airline Firms in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Airline firms in Africa have over the years exhibited difficulties in staying in operation and in over 700 firms that have been registered , only about 45 are currently active and in operation . Even amongst those in ... -
The Relationship Between Core Capital, Liquidity, and Profitability of Deposit-taking Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this research was to look at the link between core capital, liquidity, and profitability of the microfinance-banks in Kenya. The population for this study was all the thirteen microfinance-banks operating ... -
The Impact of Agency Costs on Financial Peformance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
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The Impact of Agency Costs on Financial Peformance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Agency costs stem from conflicts of interests that exist in a principal-agent relationship. The relationship is usually created since the principal may not be in position to undertake the tasks, either due to lack in ... -
The Effect of Financial Product Innovation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Banking services in Kenya have evolved over time in order to introduce a set of innovations. It has evolved from the conventional banking to a high tech model of banking business. This has been due to the changing needs ...