Browsing MCOM Theses and Dissertations (2014) by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
The audit performance gap of NSE listed companies: an analysis of client expectations and perceptions of auditing services
(Strathmore University, 2014)The main objective of this research was to establish if an audit performance gap exists for public listed companies in Kenya. The gap considered was that between client expectations of auditing and client perceptions of ... -
Calendar anomalies - Evidence from the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014)Calendar anomalies are a phenomenon that seem to suggest that financial securities such as stocks, bonds and even derivatives, experience patterns of returns that coincide with particular points in the week, month or year. ... -
Contribution of foreign direct investment to job creation and skills development in selected multi-national companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to determine the contribution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to skills development and job creation in selected multi-national companies in Kenya. The study further investigated the ... -
Customer loyalty in fast food foreign franchises in Nairobi : antecedents and behavioral consequences
(Strathmore University, 2014)The aim of the study was to determine the levels of loyalty of the customers of the fast food foreign franchises, the factors that influence customer loyalty in fast food foreign franchises and the behavioural impact of ... -
The determinants of volatility of the lending interest rate in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)This study sought to measure the volatility and identify the determinants of volatility of the lending interest rate in Kenya. Both secondary and primary data was used. Primary data was obtained from a sample of 44 ... -
Determinants of working capital investment levels in the manufacturing and construction firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014)This study examined the determinants of working capital investment levels in the manufacturing and construction firms because there is no unanimity on its drivers despite the importance of working capital. Three objectives ... -
The effect of credit risk management on financial sustainability of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)Microfinance has been considered to be a powerful tool to fight poverty through the provision of basic financial services such as credit, savings, insurance, and transfer of funds. However, the credit support granted to ... -
The effects of IT governance on the performance of Kenya state corporations
(Strathmore University, 2014)Embrace of IT in the state corporations is among the key factors the government of Kenya has recommended while evaluating performance. IT in this context is meant to not only drive service delivery but is also used to ... -
An extension of earned value management for forecasting of project performance
(Strathmore University, 2014)The inherence of risks in every type of project due to the uncertain Project Management (PM) environment may affect the performance of a project leading to cost, time, and scope overruns. Thus, PM needs a technique that ... -
Extent of credit card fraud in the hotel industry in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)This research was conducted with the main objective of establishing the extent of credit card fraud in the Hotel industry in Kenya. The research sought to establish the impact of credit card fraud to this industry, factors ... -
Factors affecting financing of private telecommunications companies in Kenya: an exploratory study
(Strathmore University, 2014)The purpose of the study was to explore the factors affecting external financing of private telecommunications companies in Kenya. The study targeted privately owned telecommunication companies in Kenya and the funding ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of Environmental Management Accounting (EMA) practices among manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)Concerns about the preservation of the environment have encouraged businesses to implement environmental management accounting (EMA) practices which has been shown to contribute to managerial decision making. However local ... -
Factors influencing the auditors reported opinion
(Strathmore University, 2014-06)The auditing function as part of the corporate governance structure in many organizations plays an increasingly important role in monitoring the control system of a company and its financial reporting systems (Cattryse, ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
An inquiry into the perceived skills gaps of professional accountants in Kenya : the case for innovative training and examination methodologies
(Strathmore University, 2014)This research was aimed at identifying the skills gaps of accountants working in various sectors of the Kenyan economy. These skills are both technical and non-technical (vocational, additional or complementary). In addition, ... -
Market differential reaction to profit warning announcements and dividend decrease : an empirical analysis of the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014)The main aim of the study was to investigate the market differential reaction to profit warning announcements and dividend decreases by carrying out an empirical analysis of the Nairobi Securities Exchange. To achieve ... -
Market share measurement for universal mobile telecommunication system operators in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)The purpose of this study was determine the market share of key mobile operators of Universal Mobile Telecommunication Systems. Data was collected on identified factors under the voice segment by reviewing documents of ...
