Browsing MCOM Theses and Dissertations (2010) by Title
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Determinants of dividend policy in listed commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2010-06)This study examines the determinants of corporate dividend policy within the listed Commercial Banks in Kenya using a paired approach of statistical analysis and questionnaire survey tool. The study spans the period to ... -
Determinants of exchange rates and foreign exchange volatility
(2010-07)Explaining the movements in the exchange rate is still a puzzle to economists particularly since the break down of the Bretton Wood system in the early 1970's, when many countries introduced a floating system. This paper ... -
The Determinants of the choice of different accounting methods by companies quoted on the Dar es Salaam stock exchange: Positive accounting theory approach.
(Strathmore University, 2010)This study examines the factors that determine the choice of multiple accounting methods (policies) in Tanzania. The study investigates managers’ decisions to choose accounting methods in a positive accounting theory ... -
Directors’ remuneration and firm performance in a study of Nairobi Stock Exchange listed companies
(Strathmore University, 2010-12)Under the agency theory, directors who act as agents of shareholders may benefit from the company by awarding themselves high remuneration. To resolve this problem, some authors have recommended corporate governance ... -
An Empirical investigation into the determinants of capital structure of SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2010)This study examined whether capital structure theories from the developed world were applicable to Kenyan SMEs given the differences in economic development. The research design was quantitative. Financial data covering a ... -
The Relationship between working capital management and profitability for companies listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
(Strathmore University, 2010)This study examined the effect of working capital management (WCM) practices on company profitability. Using agency, transactions cost and trade-off theories, the study also sought to establish whether the hypothesized ... -
Stock splits and their effect on share prices : study of firms listed at the Nairobi stock exchange
(2012-02-27)The relationship between stock splits and stock prices has been the subject of continuing interest to economists and practitioners. The reaction occurring after the announcement, however, has not been fully understood and ...
