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Effect of factor investing on stock returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Factor investing is the investment process to gain selective exposure to factors which explain an asset’s risk and return. The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which stock returns from factor investing ... -
Effect of communication strategies on the successful implementation of programmes at the International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The communication function in organizations has been recognized as one of the main factors that contributes to the success in the implementation of programmes. The effectiveness of the communication strategies applied by ... -
Influence of human resource information system practices on talent acquisition in commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)With the advent of the 21st century came the ever increasing effect of globalisation and technology. Therefore a tremendous surge in the implementation of new technology, this has led to organizations amplifying the use ... -
Effect of cash dividends on market share price of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2021)Shareholders invest by buying shares in particular organizations due to the benefits that their investments will bring, which is in form of capital gains or dividends such as cash dividends paid as interim or final dividends. ... -
Effect of corporate social responsibility on corporate image of commercial government-owned entities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Despite corporate social responsibility being a noble objective, it is only secondary to such organisations because there are other pressing concerns, profit-seeking activities that are more closely linked with the core ... -
The Effect of environmental, social and governance disclosures on firm value of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2021)This study investigates the link between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures and the firm value of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The research investigates ESG practices to ... -
The Relationship between corporate governance practices and performance of micro finance institutions in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Corporate governance practices aim to enhance a firm`s long-term shareholders value through a process of accountability by managers. It provides a structure through which the objectives of a company are set, and the means ... -
Effect of export market orientation on export performance of Medium Sized Enterprises in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)In the current era of a highly competitive business environment characterized by globalization, deregulation of markets, stiff rivalry and constant changes in the customers’ needs and expectations, Medium Sized Enterprises ... -
The Effects of business process outsourcing practices on the operational performance of local manufacturing companies in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2021)Given the operational performance challenges faced by manufacturing firms in Kenya, there was a need for a study to evaluate whether business process outsourcing practices can aid in enhancing operational performance of ... -
The Influence of strategic planning practices in crisis management by selected organizations in the service industry in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2021)Strategic planning practices are management practices which involve the creation of future objectives and identification of programs necessary to achieve the organizations goals and create controls to monitor and implement ... -
Influence of financial accountability on financial sustainability of Non-Government Organizations in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)NGOs play an important part in Kenya's health care system, public governance, social aid and welfare, conservation, economic growth, and development by contributing around Ksh. 80 billion to the country's GDP each year. ... -
The Effect of corporate governance structures on firm performance among family-owned businesses in Nairobi County Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Family-owned businesses form a significant pillar of most economies across the globe because these organizations are a major contributor to wealth creation and employment creation. Most successful worldwide businesses ... -
Fraud risk management techniques and financial performance: the case of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)According to Duffield and Grabosky (2011), fraud is a deceptive act that involves the deliberate distortion of the truth or the false representation or concealment of a material fact in order to gain an unfair benefit over ... -
The Influence of product diversification and firm characteristics on performance of companies listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(Strathmore University, 2020-08)This study sought to establish the influence of product diversification and firm characteristic on performance of listed companies at Nairobi Securities Exchange which was guided by three specific objectives. The first ... -
Influence of fraud on operational performance in non-governmental organizations within Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)Fraud is a global trend that has existed for long and it increases every day. This study sought to investigate the factors that influence of fraudulent transaction and effect on operational performance in NGOs within Nairobi ... -
The influence of corporate culture on operational performance of multi-national companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)The complexity and dynamism of the business environment has resulted in multinational companies heavily investing in building the right working environment for their employees. Multinational companies face a number of ... -
Perception of the effectiveness of fraud prevention and detection techniques in Kenyan county governments
(Strathmore University, 2020)There is need for adoption that would curb the likelihood of fraud happening. Failure of these measures to curb should be curtailed through development of fraud identifiers and preventive mechanisms. Reliance of audit ... -
Influence of fraud prevention and detection techniques on fraud and moderating effect of firm revenue in Kenyan State Corporations
(Strathmore University, 2020)The main goal of this research study was to establish the influence of fraud prevention and detection techniques on fraud and moderating effect of firm revenue in Kenyan state corporations. The main purpose of the study ... -
An examination of the drivers of external audit quality of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020)This research focused on establishing whether adoption of the International Professional practicing Framework (IPPF) by Internal Audit Activities (IAA) of Commercial Banks has an effect on the quality of External Audit ... -
Determinants of interest rate spreads among licensed commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)High interest rate spreads remain a barrier to financial intermediation because it disheartens probable investors with little profits on deposits and raises funding expenses for debtors consequently decreasing savings and ...