Browsing MBA Theses and Dissertations (2018) by Title
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An Analysis of factors affecting sustainable growth of local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors affecting sustainable growth of local pharmaceutical manufacturing companies by determining and establishing their influence on sustainable growth of these firms in Kenya. ... -
Analysis of talent management strategies and its influence on the performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Effective talent management is a critical factor in the performance of any organization. Non-Governmental organizations depend on reliable and dedicated workforce to achieve their social missions in order to gain legitimacy ... -
An analysis of the effect of crowdfunding platforms in enhancing the financing sources for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector plays a significant role in the Kenyan economy, offering opportunities for employment and innovation. However, there exist a financing gap due to limited personal finances, ... -
An Analysis of the relationship between systematic risk and stakeholder's return: a case of companies listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2018)This study sought to analyse the relationship between systematic risk and shareholders' return with specific reference to companies listed on the NSE. The study focused on the following questions: what is the firms' specific ... -
Assessing the effect of electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) aspects on destination image: a case of vacation tourists visiting Mombasa, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The development of the Internet and improvements in information and communication technologies (ICTs) allow consumers to share their opinions and experiences of products and services with other consumers through electronic ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of table banking as a financing option for women owned micro and small enterprises in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Women enterprises are believed to make a great contribution to economic growth of developing countries with about one in three micro and small enterprises being women-owned. This study assessed table banking as a financing ... -
Assessing the effects of e-commerce on second hand vehicle importation business in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Second hand vehicle business is a major sector in Nairobi, Kenya which contributes 8% of total GDP. The sector is dominated by small and medium enterprises. In the recent past, the sector has recorded significant growth ... -
Assessing the uptake of Mobile Banking as perceived by employees of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Studies have indicated need for Commercial Banks to move from traditional banking norm of brink and motor and embrace technology to improve quality of customer’s service, improve customer satisfaction, reduce operational ... -
Assessment of determinants of enterprise resource planning implementation by small and medium enterprises in Kenya: a case of Nairobi county
(Strathmore University, 2018)ABSTRACT The study offers important guidelines to companies implementing an ERP system and develops a coherent conceptual framework that thoroughly investigates the determinants of the effective implementation of an ERP ... -
An Assessment of the impact of mobile payments on the adoption of e-Government services in Kenya: a case study of eCitizen
(Strathmore University, 2018)In its decade of existence, mobile money has achieved higher adoption and usage rate in Kenya than any other country globally, allowing citizens to make payments for services in nearly all sectors. One such service is the ... -
Determinants of delays in the payment of private health insurance claims in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)This study sought to investigate determinants of delays in the payment of private health insurance claims in Kenya. The study was guided by the following research questions: What is the influence of internal industry ... -
Determinants of employee turnover and its effect on organisational performance - A Case of Airtel Kenya Limited
(Strathmore University, 2018)Employee turnover is a vital element in the survival and success of an organization and should be considered when developing strategies and business plans to ensure a competent and skilled workforce that delivers the ... -
The Determinants of long run share price performance of initial public offerings - A Case of firms listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange - time frame - 2000-2015
(Strathmore University, 2018)The main objective of this study was to investigate the determinants of long run share price performance of initial public offerings of companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kenya. This study adopted the ... -
The Determinants of social and environmental disclosure by Islamic banks in Tanzania and Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)This study sought to establish the determinants of Social and Environmental Disclosure (SED) by Islamic banks in both Kenya and Tanzania. The study also sought managerial perspectives on SED by Islamic banks in the sample. ... -
Drivers of strategy execution among insurance companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The main objective of this study was to explore the drives of strategy execution among Insurance companies in Kenya. The study sought to rank of the drivers of strategy execution among insurance companies, to assess the ... -
Effect of Electronic Medical Record Systems on the delivery of hospital services in Kenya: an operational efficiency perspective
(Strathmore University, 2018)Delivery of hospital services has been experiencing various challenges such as escalating costs of care delivery. Spending in healthcare is wasted due to operational inefficiency leading to poor healthcare outcomes. Health ... -
Effect of increasing core capital on the Kenyan banking sector performance
(Strathmore University, 2018)The Kenya Vision 2030 envisions a globally competitive financial sector and proposes transforming the banking sector to have fewer, stronger and larger scale banks. In this regard, the National Treasury proposed and ... -
Effect of mobile banking investment on financial profitability - A Case of Tier one banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The movement from traditional branch banking to mobile banking has caused banks to come up with strategies to attract more customers and retain existing ones. The desire to reduce both operational, administrative cost and ... -
Effect of organizational changes during receivership on employee engagement: a case of Imperial Bank Ltd-in receivership, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Change is bound to happen in any organization. Yet, nothing causes such anxiety and uncertainty in the workplace as hearing that "change is coming". The main objective of this study was to determine the effect of organizational ... -
The Effect of remission in schizophrenia on employee absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace
(Strathmore University, 2018)This study aimed to advance insight on remission in schizophrenia in the workplace by examining absenteeism and presenteeism of employees. It measured the absenteeism and presenteeism of employees in businesses in Nairobi ...
