MBA Theses and Dissertations (2015)
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Effect of outsourcing on performance of logistics industry in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)The research was undertaken to explore the extent of outsourcing of the logistics function within the logistics industry. The research included a study of the effect of order processing, warehousing, packaging and transport ... -
Farmer factors for targeting in the certified maize seed market of Western and Coastal Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Agricultural input organizations at best group farmers on the basis of geography and yet customers, the farmers, are the final arbiters on the financial performance of the organization. This research investigated multiple ... -
Evaluating employee turnover and the adoption of modern retention strategies in Kenyan insurance firms
(Strathmore University, 2015)Employee turnover and its relationship to retention strategies employed by firms is a complex area of study. Many investigations have been published about employee turnover and job satisfaction however; there is a paucity ... -
An evaluation of the role of information sharing in mitigating non-performing loans in Kenya’s banking sector
(Strathmore University, 2015)This research was an evaluation of the role of information sharing in mitigating non-performing loans in Kenya’s banking sector. Guided by five research objectives, the study established quarterly distribution trend of the ... -
The effects of working capital management on profitability of public listed energy companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)The Kenyan energy sector is highly regulated by the government such that, among other things, the government sets all prices of energy products. This challenges attaining profits by only focusing on the external factors, ... -
Competitive advantage of M-Pesa, is it sustainable?
(Strathmore University, 2015)Mobile Money Transfer (MMT) is an innovation to transfer money using the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure of the Mobile Network Operators (MNO). Kenya’s largest MNO, Safaricom, launched an ... -
Effect of inland petroleum transport risk management strategies on financial performance of oil marketing companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Risk management is an integral part of day-to-day business activities in the energy industry. Oil and gas companies face a myriad of risks in today's global marketplace. Uncertainty in the inland oil transport is expensive, ... -
Real estate prices in Kenya : is there a bubble?
(Strathmore University, 2015)This study focuses on the determinants of the prices of residential houses in Nairobi City County, Kenya. It uses correlation analysis to determine relationships that exist between the prices and selected independent ... -
An exploratory study of the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and firm performance in Kenyan stockbrokerage firms
(Strathmore University, 2015)The application of corporate governance in capital markets intermediaries’ firms is aimed at ensuring stability and profitability of these firms. Stockbrokers in particular are expected to operate on the pillars of honesty, ... -
Converting municipal solid waste to electricity for sustainable waste management : determinant factors for successful set up of a waste to electricity facility
(Strathmore University, 2015)Municipal Solid waste is a major challenge in most cities and especially in developing countries where budgetary constraints exist. This is exacerbated by the ever increasing urbanization which puts even more pressure in ... -
Analysis of factors influencing the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises in Wajir County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Interest in the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the countries development process continues to be in the forefront of policy debates in developing countries. Wajir County is one of the poorest ... -
Determinants of performance in an insurance sales team : a case study of the UAP insurance direct sales force
(Strathmore University, 2015)The tied agents’ distribution channel for selling general insurance products was pioneered in Kenya by UAP Insurance Company through the Direct Sales Force channel in 2001. In this study the relationship between sales ... -
An investigation of the effects of human based knowledge management on staff productivity in Kenyan banks
(Strathmore University, 2015)In Kenya, the business of banking is competitive, and within a 1 kilometre radius in Nairobi’s Central Business District, all 43 banks have a presence. However, with Bank’s offering the same products and services in a ... -
An exploratory study on social media use and Facebook engagement by companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2015)The use of social media by businesses is relatively new and is a fast evolving field. The problem is Kenyan businesses are venturing into it without sufficient knowledge of how best to use this new media effectively. ... -
Effects of competitive strategies on market share for commercial banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)A major development in today’s world is the increased interest in management of customers so as to maintain and improve market share. Current problem is that banks have many competitive strategies but there is need to ... -
Telework adoption and its effects on employee engagement : a survey of ICT organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)This study examines the level of adoption of telework in ICT organizations in Kenya; and its effects on employee engagement. Its starts by a giving a background of the current situation in Kenya that relates to telework: ... -
An evaluation of information technology uptake by hotels : a case of Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2015)Sustainability of hotels in Nairobi County are threatened by low levels of adoption of technology in their operations compared to their peers in the developed countries. If they can reach comparable levels of IT uptake ... -
Evaluating the implementation of energy and transportation projects using Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in Kenya : a multiple case study
(Strathmore University, 2015)Development of its Infrastructure is critical for Kenya to achieve its socio-economic development and poverty reduction goal. However, for Kenya to develop its infrastructure to achieve national development targets it ... -
Assessing the viability of pharmaceutical technology transfer : a case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Access to essential medicines in developing countries including Kenya has remained a concern. Past studies have pointed out technology transfer between innovator and local generic manufacturing companies as the possible ... -
An exploratory study on consumer purchase drivers towards private label brands : a case of Nakumatt Supermarkets in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2015)Private label branding strategies are an emerging trend among retail supermarkets in Kenya. Though previous studies on private label brands have been done in other countries, none has been done in Kenya, hence the gap ...
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