Browsing MCOM Theses and Dissertations (2018) by Issue Date
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An Assessment of fraud risk management and financial sustainability of Non - Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Fraud risk management practices influence the financial performance hence sustainability of Non-Governmental Organization. Several fraud risk management techniques are deployed within organizations to curb the vice. They ... -
Adoption of management accounting innovations in the Kenyan Manufacturing Industry
(Strathmore University, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the adoption of management accounting innovations in the Kenyan manufacturing industry. The study was grounded on three objectives; to determine the techniques of management ... -
The Relationship between executive compensation and earnings management among non-financial companies listed on the securities exchange in East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2018)This research study aims at determining the extent of earnings management among non-financial companies listed on the securities exchange in East Africa and consequently, its relationship to executive compensation. The ... -
Influence of information and communication technology on knowledge sharing in research organizations: a case of centers for disease control and prevention in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Research organizations are in the core business of discovering new knowledge and developing existing knowledge. Knowledge sharing ensures value creation of the knowledge asset and ensures research organizations maintain ... -
Effects of financial leverage on stock returns of non-financial companies listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2018)The aim of this study was to find out the effects of financial leverage on stock returns of non-financial firms listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Secondary and primary data was used for analysis. Financial statements ... -
Insurance stakeholders’ perceptions on effectiveness and usage of fraud detection and prevention techniques in motor insurance sector
(Strathmore University, 2018)This study aimed to establish insurance stakeholders’ perceptions on effectiveness and usage of fraud detection and prevention techniques in Kenyan motor insurance sector. It also sought to establish the organizational ... -
The Use of financial ratios in detecting fraudulent financial reporting: the case of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2018)This study sought to investigate the use of financial ratios in detecting fraudulent financial reporting (FFR) among companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This was done by determining whether selected financial ... -
Effects of fraud risk management practices on net incurred medical claims in Kenyan insurance industry
(Strathmore University, 2018)The purpose of this research was to establish the effects of fraud risk management practices on insurance fraud levels which are manifested in the insurance claims that are fraudulent. The study employed standard framework ... -
The Relevance of audit report lag and its corporate governance determinants among listed companies in the East African Community States
(Strathmore University, 2018)The objective of this study is to establish the relevance of audit report lag and its corporate governance determinants among listed companies in East Africa. Descriptive statistics were used to compare the different audit ... -
Factors influencing the choice of subsector among women in the construction industry in Kenya: a case of Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2018)Kenya's industrial sector is conspicuously male-dominated. The balance in the industry is further predicted to remain disparate with regard to gender as participation in technical courses, such as engineering, remains male ... -
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 ... -
Effect of marketing mix strategies on export performance of avocado firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The agribusiness sector contributes immensely to the Kenya’s economic growth, the key achievement of desired development goals and the realization of the vision 2030. Horticulture in Kenya is the third largest foreign ... -
Factors influencing adoption of mobile banking in Kenya: a case of commercial banks’ customers in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2018)Mobile banking which is also known as M-banking is an innovation perpetuated by the widespread of mobile communication technology. Mobile banking offers a support system that allows customers to interact and access banking ... -
Drivers of tax compliance among individual tax payers in Nairobi County in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The aim of this study was to determine the drivers of tax compliance among individual taxpayers in Nairobi County in Kenya. The specific objectives were to analyze the influence of KRA related factors on tax compliance and ... -
Determinants of cost overruns in rural roads infrastructure projects in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The increasing frequency and magnitude of cost overruns in the road infrastructure projects over the years as well as its strenuous effects on the scarce resources has been a cause of concern to project stakeholders and ... -
Effect of fraud risk management practices on level of activity by agent banks in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2018)Agency banking is a fairly new model in Kenya which has attracted attention from researchers because of its contribution towards financial inclusion. Fraud has been identified as one of the challenges in agency banking but ... -
The Effect of supply chain integration on operational performance of manufacturing organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Supply Chain Management is an approach to satisfy customer needs for products and services by integrating the business process of the firm with the entire value chain from raw material procurement to the product or service ... -
Influence of personal factors on consumer purchase decisions of mobile phones in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Personal factors (age, occupation, income, lifestyle and personality) have become a key aspect in determining the purchase decisions that consumers make. Over the years the mobile phone industry has experienced major ... -
Influence of mergers and acquisitions on financial performance of firms listed in Nairobi securities exchange
(Strathmore University, 2018)The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of Mergers and Acquisitions on financial performance of firms listed in the NSE. The study was guided by three specific objectives; to compare financial performance ... -
Assessment of the relationship between corporate governance practices and employee fraud frequency in Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between corporate governance practices and employee fraud frequency in NGOs in Kenya. To achieve this objective the study used a causal explanatory design. The ...
