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Risk management strategies and performance of construction firms in selected counties in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The construction industry entails high levels of risk, but often this risk is not dealt with adequately, resulting in poor performance, which is reflected in frequent cost and time overruns, as well as poor quality of ... -
Value chain financing and financial performance of edible oil manufacturing companies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Edible oil manufacturing companies in Kenya were making profits but not optimal profits. There was no shortage of market demand for the commodity in Kenya and East Africa in general. However, the industry is affected by ... -
Strategic resources and performance of public health institutions in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)The right to health care is one of the most fundamental rights for all citizens in a country because it leads to the well-being of people consequently leading to economic growth and development. Despite the commitment of ... -
Inter-organizational collaborations and performance of courier firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)The Communications Authority of Kenya (2016) indicated a 14.3% drop in courier transactions from the year 2010 to 2015. Further, outgoing international transactions experienced a 20.6% decline. This downward trend has ... -
Human resource management practices and tutor turnover intentions in public primary teacher training colleges in Nairobi metropolitan region in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Globally, employee turnover has always been a big challenge to many organizations. In the teaching profession, the global annual turnover intention stands at 45% which is high above the 10-15% recognized by Human Resource ... -
Financial inclusion and stability of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Commercial banks remain the dominant channel of financial intermediation in emerging market economies such as Kenya. After the global financial crisis of 2007-2009, policy makers, regulators and financial institutions ... -
Exchange rate volatility and stock prices of companies listed on Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Kenya has experienced continuous exchange rate volatility since October 1993 when the fixed exchange rate regime was abolished and floatation of the Kenya shilling was introduced. The continuous volatility of exchange rate ... -
Employee engagement and performance of research and training state corporations in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)Research and training are very important drivers of economic development and account for differences in development levels between and among countries. For this reason, the African continent is seen to lag behind in ... -
Effect of bank size and financial risk exposure on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)The study sought to establish the effect of bank size and financial risk exposure on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the effect of bank size on ... -
Customer relationship management and satisfaction of commercial banks’ account holders in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)ABSTRACT Customer satisfaction is a dynamic parameter for measuring business success. As a modern measure for service quality, it ensures investment in development of customer centred management strategies such as Customer ... -
Branchless banking and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)ABSTRACT The Banking sector acts as the life blood of modern trade and economic development. Banks do influence, facilitate and integrate the economic activities like resources mobilization, poverty elimination, production, ... -
Quality Management Strategies and Performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)The business environment within which the oil marketing companies operate has been very volatile. Political anxiety, competition from new entrants, social reforms, technological advancement and global changes are some of ... -
Effect of Innovation on Firm Competitiveness: A Study of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing Sector in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)SMEs are considered key drivers of socio-economic development and competitiveness due to their multifaceted contributions to the economy. Despite the crucial role they play in the economy, SMEs face various challenges that ... -
Financial deepening and capital market development in Kenya
(2018-07)The Kenya development plan 2007 projected an annual economic growth rate of ten percent for the next twenty five years. To achieve this objective, the capital market was identified as a critical avenue that could be used ... -
Short-term financing decisions and financial performance of non-financial firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-05)The existing literature links poor financial performance among non-financial listed firms in Kenya to long-term funding conduct of these firms. However, as important as longterm financing decisions are, they are made ...
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Risk management strategies and performance of construction firms in selected counties in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)The construction industry entails high levels of risk, but often this risk is not dealt with adequately, resulting in poor performance, which is reflected in frequent cost and time overruns, as well as poor quality of ... -
Value chain financing and financial performance of edible oil manufacturing companies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Edible oil manufacturing companies in Kenya were making profits but not optimal profits. There was no shortage of market demand for the commodity in Kenya and East Africa in general. However, the industry is affected by ... -
Strategic resources and performance of public health institutions in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)The right to health care is one of the most fundamental rights for all citizens in a country because it leads to the well-being of people consequently leading to economic growth and development. Despite the commitment of ... -
Inter-organizational collaborations and performance of courier firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)The Communications Authority of Kenya (2016) indicated a 14.3% drop in courier transactions from the year 2010 to 2015. Further, outgoing international transactions experienced a 20.6% decline. This downward trend has ... -
Human resource management practices and tutor turnover intentions in public primary teacher training colleges in Nairobi metropolitan region in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Globally, employee turnover has always been a big challenge to many organizations. In the teaching profession, the global annual turnover intention stands at 45% which is high above the 10-15% recognized by Human Resource ... -
Exchange rate volatility and stock prices of companies listed on Nairobi securities exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)Kenya has experienced continuous exchange rate volatility since October 1993 when the fixed exchange rate regime was abolished and floatation of the Kenya shilling was introduced. The continuous volatility of exchange rate ... -
Financial inclusion and stability of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-07)Commercial banks remain the dominant channel of financial intermediation in emerging market economies such as Kenya. After the global financial crisis of 2007-2009, policy makers, regulators and financial institutions ... -
Employee engagement and performance of research and training state corporations in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-04)Research and training are very important drivers of economic development and account for differences in development levels between and among countries. For this reason, the African continent is seen to lag behind in ... -
Effect of bank size and financial risk exposure on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)The study sought to establish the effect of bank size and financial risk exposure on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the effect of bank size on ... -
Customer relationship management and satisfaction of commercial banks’ account holders in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-02)ABSTRACT Customer satisfaction is a dynamic parameter for measuring business success. As a modern measure for service quality, it ensures investment in development of customer centred management strategies such as Customer ... -
Branchless banking and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)ABSTRACT The Banking sector acts as the life blood of modern trade and economic development. Banks do influence, facilitate and integrate the economic activities like resources mobilization, poverty elimination, production, ... -
Quality Management Strategies and Performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-11)The business environment within which the oil marketing companies operate has been very volatile. Political anxiety, competition from new entrants, social reforms, technological advancement and global changes are some of ... -
Effect of Innovation on Firm Competitiveness: A Study of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Manufacturing Sector in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017)SMEs are considered key drivers of socio-economic development and competitiveness due to their multifaceted contributions to the economy. Despite the crucial role they play in the economy, SMEs face various challenges that ... -
Financial deepening and capital market development in Kenya
(2018-07)The Kenya development plan 2007 projected an annual economic growth rate of ten percent for the next twenty five years. To achieve this objective, the capital market was identified as a critical avenue that could be used ... -
Short-term financing decisions and financial performance of non-financial firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-05)The existing literature links poor financial performance among non-financial listed firms in Kenya to long-term funding conduct of these firms. However, as important as longterm financing decisions are, they are made ... -
Strategy Institutionalisation and Performance of State Owned Corporations in the Electricity Sub - Sector in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Strategy institutionalisation involves developing an organisational capability to a point where it is fully supportive of a new strategy. To attain Vision 2030, the government recognizes the importance of strategy ... -
Government Expenditure and Sectoral Economic Growth in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-05)Kenya is currently implementing the Second Medium Term Plan of Vision 2030. Growth objectives underpinning the Vision 2030 required the rate of growth of the economy to have risen from 6.1% achieved in the year 2006 to 10% ... -
Dimensions of Strategic Intent Execution and Performance of Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Universities worldwide are facing challenges arising from a high level of competitiveness and pressure to deliver their strategic intents according to their mission and vision statements; however, they lack the capacity ... -
Brand personality and customer purchase of smartphone by masters' students in selected public university campuses in Nairobi central business district, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-11)Brand personality is an emerging modern marketing differentiation marketing strategy which enhances business competitiveness. The general objective of this study was to investigate the influence of brand personality on ... -
Relationship between knowledge management and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-10)The knowledge-based view has identified innovative knowledge as what companies require to dominate in an industry. Past studies have dealt with knowledge management too broadly without considering specific aspects of ...
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