Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Recruitment and Selection Practices Among Telecommunication Engineering Firms in Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to identify the recruitment and selection practices adopted by telecommunication engineering firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to understand how the telecommunication ... -
Challenges of Implementating of Entry Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Chinese Multinational Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A firm whose profits are more than the average profits of the industry makes it to have a competitive advantage over its rivals. The aim of the particular strategy is to achieve a competitive advantage that is sustainable. ... -
Relationship Between Internal Controls Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main objective of the study was to determine relationship between internal control and financial performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive design. The target population ... -
Design of Speciality Milk and Competitive Advantage of Dairy Processing Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The milk industry in Kenya is a source of income and food and a major contributor to the national GDP. However, the processing firms in the industry face product design problems which affect their competitiveness. The ... -
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Senegal
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Credit is necessarily connected to a notion of profitability and risk. These two elements remain inseparable within the framework of the banking activity. Loan schemes need to be professionally managed so as to influence ... -
Effect of Merger Announcements on the Share Return of Insurance Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The announcement of mergers and acquisitions can affect the market’s reaction. As a result, the share prices can fluctuate during the M&A time period. The return of the sales is one of indicators to measure shareholder ... -
International Entry Strategies Adopted by Kenya Oil Marketing Companies Within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenyan oil marketing companies entering the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa markets do so in search for new markets for petroleum products. The oil industry in Kenya has witnessed regulatory checks to liberal ... -
Relationship Between Free Cash Flows and Profitability of Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)“Cash flows management are crucial issues that are at the heart of any organization. An organization must closely monitor free cash flows to profitability is not affected negatively in anyway. The sought to establish the ... -
Implementation of Disaster Management Strategies in Secondary Schools in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to establish the implementation of disaster management strategies in secondary schools in Nairobi, Kenya. This research adopted a cross sectional research design. The population of study ... -
Training and Empowerment Practices as a Source of Competitive Advantage in Service Delivery and Organizational Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nakuru County
(university of nairobi, 2018)Firms including savings and credit cooperatives (Sacco’s) are facing, intense competition from globally established firms which offer similar functions and services. Most of these organizations have made enormous improvement ... -
Response Strategies by Cyber Cafes in Nairobi to Changes in the Kenyan Internet Market
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Businesses operate within an unpredictable environment and may have less control in it. They need to adopt appropriate response strategies and remodel in order to survive in this turbulent environment. Internet Cyber cafes ... -
Relationship Between Human Resource Strategic Orientation and Performance of Medium Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Human resource management science has evolved over time given the observed vitality of HR department in creating effective synergies and a work force capable of guaranteeing the growth and profitability of the organization. ... -
Adoption of Information Communication Technology and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(university of nairobi, 2018)Information communication technology (ICT) adoption in an important phenomenon that is radically changing how businesses operate. With the recent developments in information technology in form of increased capacity, improved ... -
Inventory Management Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of Construction Firms In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Inventory management practices have gained recognition in today’s businesses in order to deliver products and services that customers want to a great level of excellence, to keep inventory costs at minimum and to enhance ... -
The Effect of Lending Interest Rate Fluctuation on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A country’s economy depends on the banking system as the main financial intermediary. While performing this role they are often faced with a number risks like financial performance risk, foreign exchange risk, Operational ... -
Effect of Capital Structure on the Value of Investment Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Every firm for it to enhance its activities, it must strive to attain an optimal capital structure that will in turn increase value of their firms. Recognizing the critical role that is played by capital structure decisions, ... -
Strategies Employed by Keroche Breweries Ltd to Gain Competitive Advantage
(university of nairobi, 2018)In the ever growing industry environment, every firm that is interested in becoming successful and remain competitive in the market must employ specific a strategy policies to actualize this. The company must be in a ... -
The Influence of Online Service Quality on Customer Perception of Performance of the National Transport and Safety Authority, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Online transactions continue to gain popularity across the world, partly as a result of the rising economic pressures compelling organizations to develop such platforms as a strategy for sustainable corporate performance. ... -
Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Strategic Change in National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenyaa
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The topic of the study was factors influencing effective implementation of strategic change in National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya. The aim of the study was to identify the factors that influence effective implementation ... -
Effect of Board Diversity on Corporate Social Responsibility of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main objective of the study was to determine the effect of board diversity on corporate social responsibility of commercial banks in Kenya with specific reference on how proportion of shares held by unknown shareholders, ...