MBA Theses and Dissertations (2021)
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Effects of information technology enabled logistics base stations network on operational costs of logistics companies: case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Logistics operational costs are among the most critical costs of general goods. The concern of every management of logistics companies is how to manage these costs. Most logistics companies have established logistics base ... -
Drivers of growth in the private security industry
(Strathmore University, 2021)Due to the emerging security issues in Kenya private security services have increased over the years. While a number of reasons such as increased crime, vandalism and terrorism on the back of the state’s diminishing capacity ... -
Determinants of newspaper readership in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The growth, accessibility, and availability of the Internet has drastically altered the means by which individuals receive news and information. Consequently, this has affected the circulation of newspapers. Newspaper ... -
Examining the preparedness of Kenya professional accountants to technological unemployment in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Despite the high risk of the accounting profession to technological displacement, there has been limited policy and academic examination in Kenya. This study sought to examine the preparedness of Professional Accountants ... -
Competitive strategies and the financial sustainability of commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)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 establish ... -
Impact of e-procurement practices on operational performance of retail supermarkets in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The increased need by different firms to achieve operational performance has increased over the years. This has compelled firms to apply various strategies like Information Communication Technology and e-resourcing especially ... -
Factors influencing Information Communication Technology adoption among logistics and transport firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Globalization has transformed the world’s economy. The steady growth in world economies has tremendously increased industry’s demand for the rapid and timely delivery of goods. Transport and logistics is considered the ... -
Effect of working capital management and firm characteristics on financial performance of listed agriculture firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The agricultural sector is one of the critical drivers of economic development among nations in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, since the 1990s, profitability in the sector has fluctuated widely. Kenyan listed agricultural ... -
Influence of distribution channels on consumer purchase behavior in the life insurance industry: a case of Britam Life Assurance Company Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Industry reports have shown that consumer dissatisfaction with the quality of service and product offering among insurance firms has been growing. This has been occasioned, in part, by the limited knowledge on the role of ... -
Determinants of customer e-loyalty in the online retail industry in Kenya: a case study of Jumia Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Studies have shown that customer e-loyalty directly impacts the profitability of a business. Due to the rapid growth of online retailing, competition is stiff and as such business need to ensure that their costumers remain ... -
The Effect of fixed versus floating exchange rate on financial performance of commercial banks in South Sudan
(Strathmore University, 2021)The financial sector plays an important role in Sub-Saharan countries, more so for South Sudan which is the youngest nation in Africa. More significantly, the adoption of a floating or fixed exchange rate regime affects ... -
The Role of innovation in attaining sustainable competitive advantage among Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOS) in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Researchers seem to agree that innovations are of critical importance in sustaining a competitive advantage of any firm. Organizations that adopt new innovations are seen to have a competitive advantage when they introduce ... -
The Effect of engagement strategies on the employee engagement of millennials in Kenya’s software development firms
(Strathmore University, 2021)This paper analysed the effect that four (4) specific employee engagement strategies had on employee engagement in the software development space in Kenya. The study was guided by these four objectives/strategies; where ... -
An Evaluation of exemplary leadership practices and employee engagement in Kenyan insurance firms
(Strathmore University, 2021)Leadership is an evolving concept in research. Visionary leaders are expected to create a culture of engagement, maintain employee trust and increase overall satisfaction among employees. Therefore, leaders play a key role ... -
Assessment of effectiveness of existing oncology drug distribution model for the Kenyan market
(Strathmore University, 2021)The high mortality due to cancer in developing countries necessitates the development of drug distribution models that ensure effectiveness in delivery and pricing of oncology medication. This need is highlighted by the ... -
Effect of quality management practices and corporate culture on the operational performance of commercial banks in Nairobi City County
(Strathmore University, 2021)The Kenyan banking industry has been faced by myriad of operational challenges that have resulted in the closure of a number of institutions. However, the role of quality management practices within the industry has not ... -
Determinants of employee motivation among temporary workers in beer distribution firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Employee motivation has been widely studied by scholars and human resource practitioners. However, most of the studies have invested in employee motivation among permanent employees with less focus being put on temporary ... -
The Influence of fiscal policy instruments on the level of public debt in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Many researchers have had interest in conducting studies on the rising level of public debt. This is mainly attributed to the fact that although debt avails massive resources to an economy it accumulates over time and leads ... -
Analysis of the determinants of domestic maize prices in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The pricing of maize in Kenya has been the subject of much discussion over previous years. Various stakeholders in the industry (farmers, millers, regulators) offer often conflicting ideas on the factors that are deemed ... -
The Effect of workforce diversity management on humanitarian organization performance: a case study of Kenya Red Cross
(Strathmore University, 2021)Workforce Diversity is a common feature in organizations all over the world. Whereas workforce diversity benefits are easier to list, the best practices in managing these diversities and their contribution to an organization’s ...