Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessment of Cognitive Bias in Employee Selection at Five-star Hotels in Nairobi
(university of nairobi, 2018)Today’s business environment demands that organizations are particularly keen in their operations due to the nature of its volatility. There is need for specific strategies that aim to minimize risks associated with ... -
The Appropriateness of Emergency Communication Channels Used by the Garissa County Crisis Team: Case of the 2018 Floods in Bura East Ward
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to review the appropriateness of communication channels used by Garissa County crisis team during the 2018 floods in Bura East Ward. Specific objectives of the study were; to identify the communication ... -
Food Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Coffee Houses in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The food-service industry operates in highly dynamic and competitive environment hence there is a need for organizations within this industry to devise ways on how they can improve the quality of food they offer to ... -
Gender Framing in Kenya’s Online Recruitment Advertisements: a Content Analysis of Brighter Monday.co.ke Website
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study set out to investigate how recruitment advertisers frame gender in recruitment advertisements. It identified gender frames used in Kenyan online recruitment advertisements, investigated to what extent employers ... -
Effect of Dividend Policy on the Financial Performance of the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)As a company earns profits, the earning may be utilized to reward its investors in dividends or retain it for reinvesting. The management may also apportion the earning to both dividend and retention. In taking any of the ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Capping on Mortgage Financing of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Interest rates play a vital role in steering economic growth of a country and performance of commercial banks. Interest rate is an essential tool applied by commercial banks to control inflation and drive economic growth ... -
Implementation of the Hub and Spoke Model to Achieve Sustsinable Competitive Advantage by Healthcare Global Cancer Care Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)For organizations to achieve sustainable competitive advantage, they must position themselves strategically against those they compete with. This normally entails coming up with specific strategies and implementing them ... -
Acquisition Strategy and Growth of I & M Bank Limited in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Housing demand has increased in Kenya which has resulted to a high demand for mortgage financing in recent years. However, as financial institutions seize this opportunity, the potential effect on profitability should be ... -
The Effect of Selected Macro-economic Variables on Financial Performance of the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This research was undertaken in order to determine the effect of macro-economic variables on financial performance of commercial banking sector in Kenya. So far, the studies available have arrived at different findings. ... -
The Effect of Stock Liquidity on Dividend Payout Policy for Banks Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Stock liquidity is described as the propensity of a stock to be converted to cash easily and quickly. The trading of shares is usually done at the Stock Markets. Investors value shares that have higher dividend returns. ... -
Effects of Mortgage Financing on Profitability of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Housing demand has increased in Kenya which has resulted to a high demand for mortgage financing in recent years. However, as financial institutions seize this opportunity, the potential effect on profitability should be ... -
The Effect of Technology on the Financial Performance of Construction Consulting Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The diffusion of innovation theory states that adoption of technology by individuals is based on the individual`s perception with respect to comparative advantage occasioned by used of technology. This then forms the basis ... -
Factors Influencing Adoption of Electronic Data Capturing Systems by Technoserve Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Accurately captured data that leads to timely information places an organization in its contextual environment and offer, perceptions on how to conquer new markets, develop new products, grow and sustainably become profitable. ... -
Effect of Technological Innovations on Organizational Performance of Government Agencies in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The study determined the effect of technological innovations on organizational performance of government agencies.the independent variables for the study were system development enhancement, digital tools and services, ... -
Marketing Mix and Performance of Used Motor Vehicle Dealership Companies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to find how marketing mix influence performance of used motor dealership in Nairobi, Kenya. The extent to which the 4Ps are used by these car dealership companies was evaluated; each element ... -
The Effect of Lending Rate on Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The banking sector in Kenya has recently had new laws introduced that sought to cap interest rates, notwithstanding the warnings by the commercial banks, the CBK governor, Kenya Bankers Association on the adverse effect ... -
Influence Of Social Media Marketing On Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In the most recent time, popularity of social media has grown tremendously in the last decade and is projected to grow even more in the coming years. Underpinned by marketing equity and Chaffey’s theories, the current study ... -
Effect of Investment Strategies on Investment Returns: Evidence From Kenyan Pension Funds
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study was aimed at determining the impact of investment strategies on investment returns. The strategies in this case were categorized based on the extent of asset allocation in risky assets; the categories of investment ... -
Urban Transport Development as a Strategic Traffic Management Approach: Case Study Thika -nairobi Super Highway
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Economic recovery strategy for capital and employment creation 2003-2007 recognized transportation as a pillar of economy recovery effort. According to Finnish transport agency, (2010) strategy takes into account organizational ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Financial Performance of Petroleum Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The business environment is rapidly evolving and this has forced firms to adopt survival strategies to cope up with these changes. M&A is a concept that has attracted attention of most firms as a way of turning around firm ...