Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Influence of Leadership on Knowledge Management and Organizational Innovation in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This research was founded on the view that leaders can increase the levels of organizational innovation through leveraging of knowledge resources. This study aimed to contribute by focusing on how knowledge can be utilized ... -
Top Management Team Diversity and Competitive Advantage of Safaricom Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)TMT diversity is a concept that is recently being embraced by firms to ensure that they have a competent top management team that can set strategies and decisions to drive the firm towards achieving competitive advantage. ... -
Public Procurement Management and Access to Government Procurement Opportunities(Agpo) Policy
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In every business the supply chain function is of major importance. The function ensures that the respective procurement achieves value for money for the organization.Therefore, supply chain function of any organization ... -
Effects of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Corporate Governance is an aspect that has gained implementation traction in most organizations across various economies. Regulations have been enhanced by various government agencies and other bodies to enforce ... -
Effect of Financial Innovation on the Profitability of Public Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study was aimed at assessing the effect of financial innovation on the profitability of public commercial banks in Kenya as key contributors to the economy, covering a 12-year period. The Kenyan financial sector has ... -
The Effect Of Financial Management Practices On The Financial Performance Of The Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Improper financial management practices have proven to be a main cause of failures in companies in terms of financial difficulty, mismanagements of fund and shortage of long-term funds to meet the operating cost and capital ... -
The Effect of Commercial Bank Lending Interest Rate on Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Banks have the responsibility of determining set the base rate and therefore shape the interest rate in Kenya, which is equivalent to the CBK rate. (Panizza & Presbitero, 2014), argue that interest rate landscape is vital ... -
Influence of Strategic Planning on Performance of Naivas Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Strategic planning involves analyzing the external and internal environment through environmental scanning and analyzing the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. This is fundamental in the ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Rate on the Level of Non-performing Mortgage Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study sought to establish the impact of the volatility of interest rates and inflation rate on the amount of nonperformance of mortgage loans among Kenyans commercial banks. The target population for the study was ... -
Stakeholder Involvement and Service Delivery:provision of Affordable Housing by National Housing Corporation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The importance of identifying and including important stakeholders in the service provision process is critical since when stakeholders are excluded, the relevance and anticipated benefits from the service provided will ... -
Marketing Strategies Used by Uber to Enter the Kenyan Market
(university of nairobi, 2018)The mode of entry that a company chooses to enter a foreign market is usually a strategic decision that requires adequate research and calculated risks of cost benefit analysis. The strategies usually have a great impact ... -
Effects of Capital Structure on Efficiency of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital structure plays an important role in firm’s efficiency provided it is utilized efficiently and in an effective manner at its optimal level. However, the questions of what constitutes an optimal capital structure ... -
Sustainable Packaging Practices and Supply Chain Performance: the Case of Kenya Medical Supplies Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study ought to investigate the effect of sustainable packaging practice on supply chain performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. Two main objectives were therefore sought; to determine the sustainable packaging ... -
Challenges Of Measuring Return On Investment Of Training And Development Programmes At Christian Mission Aid In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The importance of measurement of return on investment of training and development programmes is to show the actual results and contributions in an accurate and credible way. It also assists in prioritizing and expanding ... -
Competitive Strategies Used by Real Estate Development Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The study aimed at establishing the competitive strategies that real estate forms adopt in Nairobi, Kenya. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was employed in the study with data collection taking place at a single ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital structure plays a critical role in firms financial performance provided it is utilized efficiently and in an effective manner at its optimal level. However, the question of what constitute an optimal capital structure ... -
The Influence of Technology-based Self-service on Competitive Advantage of Five-star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The popularity of technology-aided transactions continues to gain traction worldwide, partly attributable to the rising economic pressures compelling organizations to develop self-service platforms. Accordingly, customers ... -
Effect of Financial Leverage on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite the growth in the Kenyan banking sector, financial leverage remains a major factor of financial performance. The choice of debt financing by commercial banks can be advantageous or can lead to financial distress ... -
Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Loan Portfolio Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to determine the effects of interest rates capping on the increase of value of the loan book, customer deposits, firm size and non-performing loans of commercial banks was significant one across the ... -
Corporate Governance and Competitive Advantage of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Competitive advantage is based on the concept that firms look for strategies that will help it to offer quality product and services better than its competitors in the market. Poor corporate governance has led to failure ...