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High real estate prices and the economic fundamentals
(Strathmore University, 2012)The case of affordable housing in Kenya is particularly acute and as decent housing remains inaccessible to the population, informal settlements and slums continue to grow as does the housing deficit. In light of this, ... -
High real estate prices and the economic fundamentals
(Strathmore University, 2013)The case of affordable housing in Kenya is particularly acute and as decent housing remains inaccessible to the population, informal ettlements and slums continue to grow as does the housing deficit.In light of this, the ... -
Impact of globalization on the human resource management function in developing countries: a case study of Kenya public corporations
This study seeks to establish if the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in Kenya has been associated with higher accounting quality for listed companies. The International Accounting Standards ... -
Impact of information technology on supply chain coordination : the case of manufacturing campanies in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2012)collected through distributing questionnaires to thirty six manufacturing companies. The study was aimed at examining the impact of information technology on the supply chain as well as determining the other factors that ... -
Impact of mobile money transfer service m-pesa on Microenterprises in Kenya
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Impact of mobile money transfer service m-pesa on microenterprises in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2012)The research had two main objectives; these were to find out to what extent the use of mobile rYlfW'P'" transfer services like M-Pesa and YuCash had changed how microenterprises conducted if they were the main media of ... -
The implication of Information Technology outsourcing on operational firm performance : a study on companies in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2014)The general purpose of the study was to investigate the implication of I.T. outsourcing on operational performance of companies in Nairobi. The study sought to find out whether there is a change in cost savings after I.T. ... -
In Investigation into the level and factors influencing the adoption of international financial reporting standards (IFRSs) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya /
(Strathmore University, 2012)Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the economy of many countries including Kenya, serving as an opportunity for employment for many , most especially the youth, a way to increase the country’s ... -
Increasing foreign direct investments to Kenya: an analysis of underlying factors
(Strathmore University, 2013)This research studied a 14 year period of FDI inflows to Kenya (1998-2011) while especially focusing on the seven year period of increasing FDI inflows from 2005 to 2011. Prior to this period of growth, a trend of ... -
The influence of business owners’ goals on the strategy choices and performance of micro enterprises : a study of businesses in Kenyatta Market, Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2015)Micro enterprises form an important part of Kenya’s economy, comprising almost 70% of the businesses. They provide employment and a means of livelihood for many citizens. Despite their importance to the economy, up to 99% ... -
Influence of celebrity endorsements on young consumers' behaviour in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-05)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of celebrity endorsement on young consumers’ behavior in Kenya. The following two specific objectives were addressed: examine the celebrity attributes that influence ... -
Influence of competitive strategies on performance of insurance firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)The key objective of this study was to investigate the influence of the competitive strategies on the performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The study examined the effect of the three generic competitive strategies ... -
The Influence of contractor relationships on total quality management practices in the construction industry in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)This study investigated the influence of contractor relationships on total quality management practices in context of the Kenyan construction industry. The study was guided by five specific objectives: to establish total ... -
The Influence of corporate governance on the organisation culture in the automotive companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Good corporate governance mechanisms are important for the success of any business. However, with the rising cases of corporate failures, reduction of shareholder value and misappropriation, corporate governance has emerged ... -
The Influence of cross-cultural management practices on organizational performance: a study of multinational corporations in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2017)Cross-cultural management has turned out to be an issue of concern and in need of urgent addressing especially for multinational corporations that want to succeed in the global market. The dynamics of this phenomenon are ... -
Influence of culture on strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices in multinational companies (MNC) in Kenya: a critical literature review
Extant theories of strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices and cultures have generally adopted on the one hand the assumption that organizations develop a culture of their own that is distinct from the national ... -
Influence of customer relationship management capabilities on performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of customer relationship management capabilities on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study aimed to establish whether customer relationship ... -
The Influence of dynamic capabilities on firm performance of listed manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Manufacturing firms worldwide are faced with high competition which causes them to explore new ways of re-configuring their resources so as to gain superior firm performance. Existing studies have addressed the interaction ... -
Influence of e-recruitment practices on employee retention in multinational corporations in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2017)Competition for rare talent and high levels of employee turnover over employee retention presents firms with human resource challenges. In order to acquire and retain intelligent capital within a competitive market for ... -
Influence of e-services on customer satisfaction: a case of fast food restaurants in Nairobi county
(Strathmore University, 2017)The issue of assessing the impact of e-services on customer satisfaction has emerged as an area of strategic importance for e-marketers and Website managers and now there is a growing interest within the restaurant sector. ...
