Browsing MCOM Theses and Dissertations (2012) by Issue Date
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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 ... -
The effects of bank characteristics on market risk disclosure : case of listed commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of bank characteristics on market risk disclosure. Commercial banks need to be regularly monitored in order to monitor, manage and evaluate risky activities that may ... -
Audit Quality Attributes and Client Satisfaction in the Public Sector in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2012)The study sought to determine if there exists a relationship between audit quality attributes previously identified in the academic literature and client satisfaction in the public sector in Kenya and the extent of the ... -
An exploratory study on the relationship between marketing mix decisions and the success of micro and small enterprises: a case study of Westlands Shopping Centre, Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2012)This study set out to explore the relationship between marketing mix decisions and the success of micro and small enterprises. This main objective was broken down to 3 specific objectives: to understand the general ... -
Bank efficiency in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2012-04)Banks in their role of financial intermediation facilitate transfer of funds from surplus units to deficit units. Efficient banking institutions therefore ensure that allocation of funds is prioritized to viable investments ... -
An assessment of the effect of Agent Banking on financial inclusion of low income households in Kenya
(2012-06)There is a serious problem of limited access to financial services among low income households as majority of low income households keep their money under mattresses or in "home banks". In recognition of these hurdles, ... -
Movements in foreign currency exchange rates and operational performance
(2013-11-13)This study examined the relationship between changes in foreign currency exchange rates and operational performance of hotels in Nairobi. In doing so, it sought to determine whether operational controls can be used to ... -
Determinants of Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance Among Commercial Banks In Kenya
(2013-11-13)Studies conducted have focused on analyzing the effectiveness of Know Your Customer (KYC) programs in combating money laundering and other fraud related risks in financial transactions involving customers. The studies ... -
Effects of information technology on the financial performamce of small and medium sized enterprises : a case of SMEs in Nairobi
This study examines the effects of Information Technology (IT) on the financial performance of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) situated in Nairobi. The primary objective of the study was to examine whether there ... -
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 ... -
Examination of factors influencing lending decision to SMEs : a case of finance providers in Tanzania
This study examines the factors that finance providers in the mainland of Tanzania consider important in SMEs lending decisions. Data were collected from the headquarters of finance providers in Dar-es salaam. A sample of ... -
The influence of human resource management practices on firm performance in the Kenyan banking industry
Over the last decade, much research has been conducted in the field of human resource management (HRM) and its associations with firm performance. For firms to survive in a global economy in the new millennium, they need ... -
Monitoring compliance to determine the effectiveness of the Kenya Association of Stockbrokers code of ethics by members firms
This study monitored the effectiveness of the Kenya Association of Stockbrokers (Kasib) code of ethics by looking at whether members complied with factors known to make for effective codes such as leadership and method of ... -
The Relationship between corporate governance and audit fees : a case study of non-financial companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
This thesis consisted of two empirical studies. First, it examined the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms (relating to boards’ of directors characteristics) and audit fees in the Kenyan context. Secondly, ... -
Rationale for use of forensic accounting in reducing audit expectations gap : a case for central Kenya cooperative societies
This study examines the rationale for the use of forensic accounting as a mechanism for reducing the audit expectations gap. Fraudulent activities in Kenya have been responsible for widespread collapse and poor performance ... -
Corporate internet reporting practices by companies listed on the Nairobi stock exchange
This study‟s main objectives are to establish the current internet reporting practices, ascertain the factors perceived to be influencing Corporate Internet Reporting (CIR) by the companies quoted on the Nairobi Stock ...
