Browsing SMC Projects, Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Adoption of internet banking : a customers perspectives
(Strathmore University, 2013)The purpose of this study is to determine the level of customer acceptance of online banking in Kenya and what factors influence their decisions to use it. The paper also uses the Technology Acceptance Model and applies ... -
Adoption of management accounting innovations in the Kenyan Manufacturing Industry
(Strathmore University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the adoption of management accounting innovations in the Kenyan manufacturing industry. The study was grounded on three objectives; to determine the techniques of management ... -
An Examination of staff layoffs in Kenya : evidence from companies quoted in the main investment market segment of the Nairobi Stock Exchange.
Staff layoffs in Kenya seem like the most prevalent solutions available to management teams of companies faced with economic difficulty. This study targeted companies quoted in the Main Investment Market Segment of the ... -
An examination of the policies and practices towards promoting SMEs development in Mwanza, Tanzania
This study examines policies and practices toward promoting SMEs development in Mwanza, Tanzania. It was guided by three specific objectives; examining public policies and practices toward SMEs promotion, examining MFIs ... -
Analysis of asymmetric and persistence in stock return volatility in the Nairobi Securities Exchange market phases
(Strathmore University, 2014)Asymmetric and persistence in the volatility of stock returns are very fascinating features of the behaviour of securities market. The persistence in volatility has a major effect on the future volatility of the security ... -
Analysis of factors affecting adoption of agency banking among micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Nairobi County - a case study of Gikomba Market
(Strathmore University, 2019)Agency banking as a comparatively new model in Kenya has attracted attention from researchers due of the contribution it has towards financial inclusion. Lack of adequate finances has been identified as one of the challenges ... -
An analysis of the challenges that multi-funded NGOs in Kenya face in financial reporting
(2012)Financial reporting generally involves the public issuance of financial statements and their related notes and disclosures as set forth in accounting standards and requirements. NGO financial statements provide insight ... -
An Analysis of the effect of business diversification on the financial performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)This study sought to investigate the effect of business diversification on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was based on the fact that the banking sector in Kenya is highly regulated with ... -
An Analysis of the factors determining the choice of financing for micro, small and medium enterprises
(Strathmore University, 2012)This study investigated the determinants of the choice of financing for Micro, Small and Medium sized enterprises. Data was collected from the Nairobi area with emphasis in the Industrial Area and Mombasa Road due to the ... -
Analysis of the factors influencing customer adoption of internet banking in Nairobi
(Strathmore Univerity, 2017)The adoption of internet banking as a platform for offering banking services is on a steady rise globally. The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing customer adoption of internet banking in Kenya. ... -
An analysis of the Kenyan non-life insurance companies' technical efficiency
(Strathmore University, 2013-06)The main objective of this study is to analyze the technical efficiencies of the Kenyan nonlife insurance companies during the period 2006 - 20I0 the period that the Kenyan Insurance Industry saw many changes. Data Envelopment ... -
An analysis of the relationship between competitive strategies and organizational performance : a case of mobile telecommunication companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)The main aim of the study was to examine the relationship between competitive strategies and organizational performance among firms in the mobile telecommunications industry in Kenya. The study identified the competitive ... -
Analysis of volatility spillover from market to market in the East Africa capital markets
(Strathmore University, 2020)The existence of spillover effects is created by co-movement in the international stock prices and for international portfolio diversification to be considered effective, the level of spillovers among stock markets need ... -
Assessing the efficacy of business incubation in Nairobi County, Kenya: an incubatee’s perspective
(Strathmore University, 2020)This study was aimed at determining the efficacy of business incubation on firm success from an incubatee’s perspective. The study was conducted on firms in Nairobi County that have experienced business incubation. The ... -
Assessing the efficacy of price regulation on fuel pump prices in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019-06)The government through the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) sets the fuel price using a formula that takes into consideration the importation cost of crude or refined product, freight, local transportation costs, insurance, ... -
An assessment of airline disruptions of passenger perceptions and expectations of service quality – a case of passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
(Strathmore University, 2016-06)The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of airline disruptions on passengers’ expectations and perception of service quality for the airlines operating at JKIA. The respondents of this study were passengers ... -
Assessment of employee productivity as a determinant of stock performance of Kenyan listed companies offering Employee Share Ownership Plans
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study sought to assess whether Employee Productivity is a determinant of stock performance of Kenyan listed companies offering employee share ownership plans. The premise of the study is that, to be economically viable, ... -
Assessment of factors affecting residential real estate prices in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study analyzes the effect of selected economic factors on real estate market in Kenya. House prices in Kenya have continued to rise over the past years. The study employed both cross sectional and time series data ... -
An Assessment of fraud risk management and financial sustainability of Non - Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Fraud risk management practices influence the financial performance hence sustainability of Non-Governmental Organization. Several fraud risk management techniques are deployed within organizations to curb the vice. They ... -
An Assessment of select market timing strategies’ performance in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Herding behavior among Kenyan traders in the capital markets has been majorly attributed to low levels of income and lack of knowledge in trading principles. This focus of this study was on the latter challenge. The study ...