School of Business & Public Management: Recent submissions
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Effects Of Mergers And Acquisitions On Organizational Performance Of Insurance Industry In Kenya: A Case Study Of Sanlam
(Kca University, 2017)In today’s globalized economy, mergers and acquisitions are being increasingly used by corporates world over to improve their competitiveness and performance through increased market share, product diversification, cost ... -
Effect of Kenya bureau of standards regulations on organizational performance of steel companies in Kenya.
(Kca University, 2017)The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of Kenya Bureau of Standard regulations on the performance of steel companies in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design and with ... -
Strategies Adopted To Enhance Financial Stability Among Commercial Banks In Kenya
(Kca University, 2017)A safe and sound banking system ensures the optimal allocation of capital resources, and regulators therefore aim to prevent costly banking system crises and their associated adverse feedback effects on the real economy. ... -
Analysis Of Changes In Financial Reporting Quality In Japan After Introduction Of International Financial Reporting Standards (Evidence From Firms Listed In Tokyo Stock Exchange)
(Kca University, 2017)This study analyzed the changes in financial reporting quality in Japan after introduction of International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS). Financial reporting quality has two fundamental attributes according to ... -
Factors influencing investment decisions in equity stock among retail investors in Kenya.
(Kca University, 2017)Investment decisions need to be analyzed on the basis of a number of factors given the prevailing situations. This study sought to examine factors that influence investment decisions in equity stock among ... -
Effects Of Macroeconomic Factors On Income Inequality In East Africa
(Kca University, 2017)Stable macroeconomic environment enables achievement of the macro-economic objectives and targets. Therefore, governments should continually focus on stabilizing macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation ... -
Modelling the effect of stock market development on economic growth in Kenya.
(Kca University, 2016)his study analyzed the effect of stock market development indicators namely market capitalization, total value of shares traded and NSE20 share index on economic growth in Kenya as measured by the ... -
Effect of corporate governance practices on performance of coffee factories in Kirinyaga county
(Kca University, 2016)Coffee sector in Kenya has faced a number of challenges, one of the mbeing the corporate governance issues. This has led to a number of studies being carried out to understand the impact of corporate governance ... -
Effect of procurement contract determinants on organizational performance: A case of Nairobi county.
(Kca University, 2015)The overall aim of this study was to investigate the effect of public procurement contract determinants on organizational performance. The study followed a descriptive research design targeting the Nairobi County officials. ... -
Effect of dividend policy on stock price volatility: Evidence from Nairobi securities exchange
(Kca University, 2016)Dividend policy continues to generate endless debate despite years of theoretical and empirical research. These include the linkage between dividend policy and stock price risk. Previous studies have produced mixed results ... -
Effect of price fluctuations on financial performance of agribusiness firms in Kenya
(Kca University, 2016)This study focused on price fluctuations and their influence on the financial performance of agribusiness firms in Kenya. The study was guided by three specific objectives: Establish the effect of ... -
Economic determinants of savings mobilization by commercial banks in Kenya
(2016)Savings is a sacrifice of current consumption which provides for accumulation of capital hence addition of output that can be used for future consumptions. Commercial banks play a major role in savings mobilization through ... -
Effect of voluntary disclosure on financial performance of firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(Kca University, 2017)Lack of full disclosure on the activities of the company has left shareholder at risk of manipulated earnings as recently witnessed in with rising cases of scandals, frauds, suspension and even de listing. This study seeks ... -
Effect of financial literacy on investment decisions among savings and credit co-operative societies members in Nairobi
(Kca University, 2016)Many people join SACCOs with a goal of saving and benefiting from SACCOs products such as: easy access to credit, dividends that may be received in favorable circumstances, plan for retirement, ease arrangement for housing ... -
Effect of networking on performance of small and medium sized audit firms in Nairobi.
(Kca University, 2016)The advent of globalization, information technology and highly dynamic operating environment has increased the level of uncertainty in the performance of audit firms. It has become important for small and ... -
Effect of outsourcing services on efficiency of value chain of milk firms in Murang’a county in Kenya.
(Kca University, 2016)The outsourcing concept has gained widespread attention in the recent past. As benefits of outsourcing non-core functions of a firm get apparent, it has become necessary to investigate various ... -
Effect of corporate governance practices on performance of state corporation in the tourism industry in Kenya.
(2016)The main objective of the study was to assess the effect of Corporate Governance practices on performance of State Corporations in the tourism industry in Kenya. It focused on three key areas of the organization governance ... -
Effect of home ownership models on rate of owning homes among low income households in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)Many low income earners in urban areas are unable to own houses due to economic hardships. However,there are some strategies that have been put in place to attemptto solve this menace. These strategies include using models ... -
Effect Of Constituency Development Fund On Socio-economic Development In Mbeere South Constituency, Kenya
(Kca University, 2016)Extreme poverty is a big challenge all over the world (Olinto &Uematsu, 2000). According to the International Institute for Sustainable development (2013), all development actors should involve poor communities to eradicate ... -
The relationship between lagging macroeconomic indicators and stock market return of insurance companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange.
(2015)The Nairobi Stock Exchange is a very important institution in the local capital markets. Public companies are able to raise capital and equally the government is able to borrow through the various treasury instruments. ...
