Browsing MBA Theses and Dissertations (2020) by Issue Date
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Analysis of value chain and performance of leather companies in Kenya
(2019)The performance of a company is the core aspect for management and shareholders as it is a measure of success or failure and usually guides decision making within that business. Value chain analysis is a fundamental approach ... -
Critical success factors for timely completion of World Bank projects in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Road infrastructure remains an important ingredient to the economic development of Kenya as most transport is through this medium. The government has earmarked improvement of road infrastructure as an important part of its ... -
An Assessment of mergers and acquisitions motivation and framework adherence vis-à-vis value creation among internet service providers in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are a key growth and expansion strategy being embraced by many organizations especially in the telecommunication sector. M&A in organizations are usually guided by the top executives and ... -
Determinants of organizational performance of small and medium manufacturing firms in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are vital contributors to the GDP growth, employment levels, and social welfare of Kenya. The manufacturing sector is a critical component of the government’s economic development agenda. ... -
Human resource disability - inclusive practices and the employment of persons with disabilities by commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)According to the World Health Organization, approximately 15% of the global population have some form of disability and are more likely to be unemployed compared to the general population. In Kenya, there is limited data ... -
Effects of marketing mix strategies on intentions to purchase HIV self-test kits from pharmacies in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020)Given that private institutions issue 91% of pharmaceutical products in the country, they play a critical role in ensuring that HIV self-testing kits are distributed to the populace. To achieve this, pharmacies need to be ... -
Effect of accelerator programs on business success among technology startups in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Accelerator programs in the developed world have had tremendous success in nurturing startups to the point where these organizations have gone on to be large global organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions, hiring ... -
Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility activities on brand awareness of tea manufacturing firms in Bomet County
(Strathmore University, 2020)The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility has been growing among business communities in recent years. There have been questions as to whether there is any benefit to organizations engaging in CSR activities which are ... -
Access to digital Nano-credit and the economic welfare: a case study of the low-income earners in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020)Digital nano credit has gained prominence in Kenya because it serves the portion of the population which has not been reached effectively by commercial banks. The requirements for qualification are relatively relaxed as ... -
The Role of change management on Information Communication Technology projects success in state corporations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Current empirical literature suggests that majority of today’s organizations are embracing change to reduce costs, increase competitiveness or growth, and increase efficiency. However, the anticipated change is sometimes ... -
Effect of firm capabilities on the non-financial performance of fast-moving consumer goods firms in Nairobi metropolitan area
(Strathmore University, 2020)Whereas the global consumer goods market has been expanding with the changes in the income level and overall global connectedness, locally, most of the firms within the fast-moving consumer goods industry have been exiting ... -
The Effect of service quality on customer satisfaction among hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Customers’ expectations are ever growing and ever changing hence service providers have to find ways of inventing, developing and providing new and better service offers, better service delivery mechanisms. In the current ... -
The Impact of market, performance and business-specific factors on the efficiency of structured commodity trade finance
(Strathmore University, 2020)Studies conducted by various researchers have found a link between the profitability of a firm and its working capital management policies as the policies have an impact on the cost of working capital. As part of working ... -
Evaluation of the impact of corporate governance practices on procurement compliance; case of Safaricom PLC
(Strathmore University, 2020)The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of corporate governance on procurement compliance at Safaricom, Plc. In general Kenya’s entities have had a history of poor governance systems with about 70% of ... -
Influence of consumer decision factors on revenue growth of used vehicle enterprises in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020)The used car market is a significant part of the motor vehicle industry as it contributes 8% to the Gross domestic products and creates employment to approximately 59 % of the micro, small, and medium enterprises labour ... -
An analysis of key drivers for the implementation of digital literacy programs in Kenyan universities
(Strathmore University, 2020)With the continuous growth in technological advancement within the country, the implementation of the digital literacy program was expected to be seamless within the education sector. However, to date, institutions of ... -
The influence of ISO 9001 quality management system implementation on financial performance among companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(Strathmore University, 2020)This study intended to probe the influence of ISO 9001 quality management system implementation on the financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Based on a population of companies ... -
Effect of equity modes of market entry on performance of multinational insurance companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Globalization has made it easy for companies to do business in other jurisdictions and this has been made possible using various market entry modes leading to an influx of multinational organizations into the developing ... -
The relationship between volunteering, emotional intelligence and job performance: a case of Kenyan youth from Nafisika trust
(Strathmore University, 2020)This research study aimed to analyse the relationship between volunteering, Emotional Intelligence (EI) and job performance. A total of 86 youth who volunteered with Nairobi based NGO Nafisika Trust were the respondents ... -
The influence of mentoring programmes on the performance of youth owned enterprises in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)Mentoring programs are important not only for business but also to serve as a bridge between business and academia. Many studies have delved into the factors that contribute to successful entrepreneurial performance and ...
