Browsing MBA Theses and Dissertations (2015) by Issue Date
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Employees perceptions towards saving for retirement and their effect on employee commitment
(Strathmore University, 2014)The purpose of this research project is to find out the perceptions employees hold towards saving for retirement among different age generations, whether they consider it important and necessary to save for retirement or ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of the role of the health sector stakeholders in creating awareness of the existence and dangers of counterfeit drugs in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015)Counterfeiting has become one of the largest world’s largest and most rapidly growing enterprises, a situation that cannot be ignored neither its impact underestimated. While studies in the past have focused on how to ... -
Investigating the relationship between medical staff training and organisational performance : a case study of Kenyatta National Hospital
(Strathmore University, 2015)This study investigated the relationship between the training of Medical staff at Kenyatta National Hospital and the performance of the hospital. The perception was that training of Medical staff had not translated into ... -
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. ... -
Examining the factors that contributed to the turnaround of Chase Bank (Kenya) Ltd
(Strathmore University, 2015)The main objective of this study was to examine the factors that contributed to the turnaround of Chase Bank (Kenya) Ltd from insolvency in 1995 to a vibrant solid 2nd tier bank by 2010. The study sought to establish the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
The influence of free daily newspapers on advertising market share of pay newspapers in Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2015)The last two decades have been definitive for media in Kenya. The operating environment has become liberalized and more competitive, due to improved changes in Kenya’s communication laws and enhanced rights to access of ... -
Assessment of client satisfaction with service delivery models at the Kenyatta National Hospital voluntary counseling and testing center
(Strathmore University, 2015)Introduction: High quality service is critical to client satisfaction by affecting retention and loyalty. The main service delivery models within the healthcare industry are vertical and the integrated. Kenyatta National ... -
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 ...
