Browsing MBA Theses and Dissertations (2020) by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An Assessment of the factors that influence the level of indebtedness of mobile borrowing micro entrepreneurs in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The proliferation of mobile lending applications has greatly impacted on the ease of access to credit amongst borrowers in Kenya. The advent of M-PESA in 2007 brought immense transformation in respect to mobile money ... -
Assesssing the relationship between service quality and satisfaction of customers : a case study of Kenya Power Limited
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)The global general trend in the provision of electrical services by distribution companies is one emphasizing customer centric ity, efficiency and diversification of services. This move derives impetus from the observation ... -
The Association between working capital management and financial distress by listed firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The objective of this study was to assess the association of working capital management practices and financial distress of firms publicly listed at the Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE). The specific objectives of the study ... -
Competitive strategies and the financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)There is a limited examination of the effect of competitive strategies on the financial sustainability of commercial banks which created an empirical gap that this research was premised. The current study sought to ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of digital technologies adoption among small scale farmers in Kenya - a case of Embu and Kirinyaga Counties
(Strathmore University, 2020)Despite the fact that Kenya is a regional innovation hub with the increasing digitalization of the various sectors within the economy, the adoption of technology within the agriculture sector has not been at par with the ... -
Determinants of financial performance of commercial bank Fintechs in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The main objective of this research was to investigate the determinants of financial performance of commercial banking Fintechs in Kenya. Three specific objectives of the study were: to assess the effect of capital adequacy ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
The Effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the operational performance of small and medium-sized enterprises in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2020-11)Entrepreneurial firms require good operational performance to achieve full profits potential of the business. They also require inputs on business operations, good strategy and best practices in the industrial sector. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of regulations on growth of construction companies in Kiambu County Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-10)The increase in demand for better housing, infrastructure development, and office facilities has mainly contributed to the boom in the construction industry in Kenya. This has led to unprecedented growth in urban development ... -
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 ... -
Effect of strategic planning factors on the non-financial performance of non-governmental organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-09)Despite the critical role and positive outcomes that strategic planning play on organizational performance, there is a limited examination of strategic planning factors within Kenyan NGOs. The study specifically examined ...