Browsing MCOM Theses and Dissertations (2019) by Issue Date
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The Influence of dynamic capabilities on firm performance of listed manufacturing firms in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Manufacturing firms worldwide are faced with high competition which causes them to explore new ways of re-configuring their resources so as to gain superior firm performance. Existing studies have addressed the interaction ... -
Overhead allocation model for universities - a case for Strathmore University in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)An organization’s costing and overhead apportionment system is a system that helps the management with the strategy planning and the system also plays an important role in providing accurate cost information about the ... -
Factors motivating the application of Sustainability Management Accounting Tools among corporations in East Africa
(Strathmore University, 2019)Sustainability Accounting is gradually gaining momentum, since then, awareness on environmental, economic and social issues in the business sector has increased mainly due to the increased pressure from stakeholders to ... -
An Assessment of select market timing strategies’ performance in Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)Herding behavior among Kenyan traders in the capital markets has been majorly attributed to low levels of income and lack of knowledge in trading principles. This focus of this study was on the latter challenge. The study ... -
Assessment of factors affecting residential real estate prices in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study analyzes the effect of selected economic factors on real estate market in Kenya. House prices in Kenya have continued to rise over the past years. The study employed both cross sectional and time series data ... -
Influence of Total Quality Management practices on performance of hotels; case of star rated hotels in greater Nairobi region
(Strathmore University, 2019)Hospitality is one of the most vibrant industries in Kenya that has positively contributed to the economy through increased tourism earnings, creating employment and providing foreign exchange. The industry has experienced ... -
The Determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2019)The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants and extent of whistleblowing policy disclosures of companies that are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). A disclosure index was developed and used ... -
Determinants of financial distress in Kenyan Commercial Banks
(Strathmore University, 2019)The recent relapse of bank failures in Kenya has been a cause for concern especially after a period of several years of stability in the banking sector. Past studies have identified key determinants of financial distress ... -
The role of table banking on the empowerment of women in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Women entrepreneurship in the society is critical towards the economic development. However, women still encounter a lot of challenges in their quest to start or expand their businesses through acquisition of credit from ... -
Investment preferences over the individual lifecycle: a case of private universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)This research sought to investigate the investment behavior of individuals over the lifecycle. It had three objectives; to investigate the investment preferences over the lifecycle, to investigate factors influencing the ... -
Influence of relationship marketing on customer loyalty in the telecommunication industry in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
(Strathmore University, 2019)The telecommunication industry in Tanzania is fast growing and has revolutionized the way people communicate, network or transact. This growth has led to a stiff competition within the industry and very low switching costs ... -
The Effect of local content policies on sustainable local development by upstream oil and gas companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Despite the massive surge of multinational companies into the African extractive sector, regions where extractive activities are occurring have remained steeped in poverty and underdevelopment. In response, developing ... -
An Investigation into the presence of market timing in configuration of capital structures by companies listed at the NSE
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study sought to examine whether over or undervaluation of securities drove capital structure decisions with a focus on companies that offered corporate debt and rights issues for the period between 2006-2016. Main study ... -
Factors influencing the type and occurrence of fraud in deposit taking SACCOs in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Studies have established that a knowledge gap exists with regard to factors influencing fraud occurrence and the types of fraud in SACCOs in Kenya. The aim of the study was to establish the factors influencing the type and ... -
Determinants of quality of assurance on sustainability reports in Sub-Saharan Africa: case of listed companies in Kenya, Nigeria, and Botswana
(Strathmore University, 2019)In recent times, it is evident that consumer and investor needs are constantly evolving, so has the facts stakeholders consider essential for decision-making. Conventionally, financial data was essential in making decisions ... -
Factors hindering the application of environmental management accounting among manufacturing companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)The need for businesses to be accountable to the impact they have on the environmenta has nessesitated the adoption of environmetal management accounting (EMA). EMA adoption has not only proved to respond to environemental ... -
Influence of growth strategies on performance of public universities in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study’s main objective was to investigate the influence of growth strategies on performance of public universities in Kenya. Ansoff’s growth strategies were explored. The study was grounded on Ansoff’s growth-vector ... -
The Effect of social, cultural and economic capital on financial performance of Kenyan commercial banks
(Strathmore University, 2019)The importance of banks in any economy cannot be underestimated as they act as the intermediaries between lenders and borrowers to ensure cash flows within the economy. It is therefore important for bank regulators worldwide ... -
Assessment of employee productivity as a determinant of stock performance of Kenyan listed companies offering Employee Share Ownership Plans
(Strathmore University, 2019)The study sought to assess whether Employee Productivity is a determinant of stock performance of Kenyan listed companies offering employee share ownership plans. The premise of the study is that, to be economically viable, ... -
Effects of performance appraisal systems on employee performance of multinational companies in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2019)To gain a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global economy, multinational firms are increasingly promoting high levels of employee performance through conducting effective performance appraisals. Performance ...