School of Business and Economics: Recent submissions
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The Effects of Strategic Outsourcing on Business Performance
(KeMU, 2011-06)Thi study was carried out to analyze the impact of strategic outsourcing on the performance of commercial banks in Nyeri. The study involved a survey of selected commercial banks in Nyeri. Five variables were analyzed which ... -
Relationship between Balanced Scorecard Implementation and Organizational Management Performance
(KeMU, 2013-06)To ensure excellent performance in a time of increasing competition in the higher education sector, a university must apply an appropriate performance measurement system that reflects and gives the opportunity to improve ... -
Effects of Financial Competitive Environment on the Performance of SACCO in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2015-05)The major function of savings and credit co-operative society is to receive contributions from members and give Joans to members at competitive rates of interests. For a Jong period SACCO has operated a closed shop type ... -
Generic Strategies Adopted Towards Creation of Competitive Advantage among Supermarkets in Kenya
(KeMU, 2016-11)This study sought to establish and• present the generic strategies and their relationship towards competitive advantage among Tier one supermarkets in Kenya based on Neven and Reardon, 2004 in Kenya namely Nakumatt, Tuskys ... -
Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Strategic Planning Policy in Secondary Schools in Meru Central District
(KeMU, 2013-06)Strategic planning is one of the major approaches for improving secondary school performance in Kenya. However, the implementation of strategic planning policy has been faced with challenges that needed to be investigated. ... -
Effects of Strategic Management Practices on the Growth of Investment Clubs
(KeMU, 2013-06)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of strategic management practices on the growth of investments clubs in Meru - Kenya. The objectives of the study included, establishing the effect of strategic analysis, ... -
Effects of Information Sharing on Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County. Kenya
(KeMU, 2015-06)The accepting of supply chain performance (SCM) has become a necessary requirement for staying competitive in the universal race and for enhancing profitably. Of late, information sharing is attaining the attention of the ... -
Determinants of Strategic Plan Implementation in Public Universities: A Case of Selected Public Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to examine factors determining strategic plan implementation in the context of public institutions of higher learning. Specifically, the study sought to determine how leadership ... -
Dairy Agribusiness Strategies and Performance of Dairy Farmers in Nyeri, Kirinyanga, Muranga and Kiambu Counties in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)Despite intensive knowledge and skill presumably passed on to the dairy farmers, there is a huge outcry from these farm entrepreneurs of high cost of dairy production and low returns on their dairy farming investment. ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing Strategy Implementation in Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited (KTDA) Managed Factories in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)Strategy implementation is the turning of plans and strategies into actions so as to accomplish set goals and objectives. Successful strategy implementation is a key for any organization’s survival. For implementation of ... -
Assessment of Factors Influencing Implementation of Balance Score Card for Kenya Wildlife Conservancies. Selected Mountain Conservation Area Stations
(KeMU, 2018-09)The Balanced Scorecard (BSC) tries to translate a company’s strategic direction and objectives into actionable initiatives and measurements. The study identified four research questions; whether resource allocation, ... -
Assessing the Influence of Integrated Marketing Communications on Sales Performance among Selected Private Security Firms in Nairobi County
(KeMU, 2018-09)Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) has emerged as a promising area of study in the past decade. The role that integrated marketing communication (IMC) play within an organization is an often misunderstood one. The ... -
An Assessment of Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation in Devolved Government Units in Kenya: Case of Nairobi City County
(KeMU, 2018-09)Devolution in Kenya was introduced with the promulgation of the constitution of Kenya 2010 with the main aim of enhancing service delivery to citizens, foster growth and development to all areas of the country and involves ... -
An Analysis of Determinants of Internationalization: A Case Study of Selected Kenyan Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment Firms
(KeMU, 2018-09)Business activities that are organized and carried out across borders to pursue an organization`s stated aims and objectives is referred to as international business. The aim of any organization (national or international) ... -
The Effect of Operational Risk Management on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks: A Case of Tier Two and Three Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(KeMU, 2018-09)Kenyan banking sector is exposed to risks that initiate from external and internal environments. Operational risk threatens the viability and long-term sustainability of banks. Despite growth in the Kenyan banking sector, ... -
Influence of Market Information on Decision to Invest through Nairobi Securities Exchange among Youth Groups of Kisumu County in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)This study sought to understand the market factors that influence the youths in making investment decisions at the Nairobi securities exchange market. The youths in Kenya are specifically looked at because of the pivotal ... -
Factors Affecting Uptake of Agency Banking Services among Customers in Rural Kenya: A Case of Narok County
(KeMU, 2018-09)The purpose of this study was to analyze factors affecting uptake of agency banking services among customers in rural Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of fraud on uptake of agency banking services ... -
Effect of Working Capital Management Practices on Financial Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)Working capital management is not only improving financial performance in today’s cash-strapped and uncertain economy, but it is the question of meeting retail stores day to day operation. Recently, Kenya has had cases of ... -
Determinants of Financial Sustainability of Housing Cooperatives in Kenya: (A Survey of Housing Cooperatives in Nyeri County)
(KeMU, 2018-09)Housing not only provides shelter, but also housing has a significant impact on the lives of the inhabitants as it is the cornerstone of community life, it brings societal esteem, it is a source of income generation, the ... -
Relationship between Managerial Characteristics and Success of Internationalization of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Facilitated By Export Promotion Council in Kenya
(KeMU, 2018-09)To investigate the relationship between managerial characteristics and successful internationalization of small and medium sized enterprises facilitated by Export Promotion Council in Kenya. Specifically the study seeked ...