List of Accepted Papers (AIBUMA 2011)

	Authors	Title	Category/Theme
1	Thomas Muchiri	THE CONSEQUENCES OF MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY IN KENYA AND ITS USAGE FACTORS	Innovation and Knowledge management
2	Hemant Katole	A STUDY OF PROBLEMS & PROSPECTS OF INTERNET RETAILING IN INDIA	E-Business management
3	Sanjay Daharwal	The implementation of total Quality management at RITEE groups of institute: a study	Quality management issues
4	Jacinta Maweu	BUILDING SYNERGIES BETWEEN ETHICAL AND BUSINESS VALUES FOR BETTER INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE IN AFRICA	Governance and leadership
5	Daniel Huba Opondo , Gonzalve Nshimiyimana and Ute Rietdorf	MANAGING NETWORKS: AN INNOVATIVE SERVICE FOR PROMOTING SOCIAL CAPITAL AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTEPRISES (SMEs): A STUDY OF MEDIPOS NETWORK, LEIPZIG GERMANY	Enterpreneurship
7	Kim Musau and Antony Kimotho	THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS (FDIs) ON ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA	Economic integration
8	Samuel Ruhiu and Timothy Waema	ICTs-for-Poverty Reduction: The Importance of the Agency of the Poor in Conceptualizing Enabling Technologies and Solutions.	Poverty eradication
9	Eliada Nwosu and Joy Oguntebi	Diasporic Synergies: Conceptualizing African entrepreneurial teams based upon trans-continental networks	Enterpreneurship
12	Dorcas Adebola Babatunde and Mohammad Hisyam Selamat	DETERMINING FACTORS INFLUENCING INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING AND INSURANCE SECTOR: A LITERATURE REVIEW	IS Issues
13	Thomas Kangangi Muchiri and John Kerich	THE CASE FOR LOW COST COUNTRY SOURCING AS A STRATEGIC COST SAVING TOOL	International Business management strategies
14	Peterson Obara Magutu and Martin Nyaga	Business benefits of social networking in gaining leverage among media houses in kenya	Marketing and commercialization strategies
15	Monica Gachunga and Samuel Maina	FACTORS AFFECTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MoHEST) STRATEGIC PLAN 2007 IN TTIs: A survey of Technical Training Institutes in Nairobi, Kenya.	Public sector management
16	Fredrick Matheka	SUSTAINING A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE	Economic integration
17	Thomas Kangangi Muchiri	GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN IMPLEMENTATION: BEST PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES	Green culture
18	Eddie Mungami	APPLICATION OF SURVIVAL ANALYSIS IN BANKRUPTCY PREDICTION OF FIRMS LISTED ON NAIROBI STOCK EXCHANGE.	Best practices in accounting and financial management
19	Safoora Rashidi Nejad and Amir Hosein Fazel Bakhsheshi	Impact of Project Managers' Personalities on Project Success in Four Types of Project	Projects and programs management
20	Dr.Martin Ogutu and Carol Samuel	STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS TO COPE WITH COMPETITION IN KENYA	International Business management strategies
21	Sreekumar Pillai, Dr. Wilson P. R.and Veena Wilson	The role of Advertisements in creating unnecessary wants which lead to development of fads progressively developing into undesirable traits.	Marketing and commercialization strategies
22	Emma Anyika, Patrick Weke and Thomas Achia	Fronting cost of living in advocacy for change in Africa	Global economic crisis
23	Robert Nyabwanga	EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISES IN KISII SOUTH DISTRICT, KENYA	Best practices in accounting and financial management
24	Simeyo Otieno	Effect of Provision of Micro Finance on the Performance of Micro Enterprises: A Study of Youth Micro Enterprises under K-Rep Program, Kisii County, Kenya	Best practices in accounting and financial management
25	Madara Ogot	Game Theory in Strategic Management	Enterpreneurship
26	Ihegazie Sunday Okpara	Grappling With the Enduring Challenges of Consumption Complex Syndrome in Nigeria	Marketing and commercialization strategies
27	Maryjulie Odinga and Fred Bakkabulindi	Staff development programs and job performance of lecturers in Moi University	Performance management
28	Dr.Richard Nyangosi, Dr.Samuel N. Nyangau and Hellen G. Magusa	Managing Banks amid Information and Computer Technology Explosion: Paradigms in Kenya	E-Business management
29	Erick Onsongo	The effect of consumer behaviour on consumerism, perspectives from consumers in kisii county,kenya	Marketing and commercialization strategies
30	Charles Anaere	Effects of Corruption on Bank Lending: Evidence From Sub-Sahara African Countries	Enterpreneurship
31	David Oginde	The Influence of Spirituality on Organizational Citizenship Behaviors	Governance and leadership
32	Kithae Peter and Juster Nyaga	PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN MICRO ENTREPRENEURS: THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK	Enterpreneurship
33	Ramat Salman	Intellectual Capital Reporting in Nigeria: A way forward	Best practices in accounting and financial management
34	Gazie Okpara	Grappling With The Enduring Challenges Of Consumption Complex Syndrome In Nigeria	Marketing and commercialization strategies
35	Grace Wairimu Mureithi and Simion Kipchumba	Creating a Learning Organization through Developing a Reading Culture among Employees	Change management
36	Dorcas Adebola Babatunde and Mohamad Hisyam Selamat	Determining factors influencing information security management in the Nigerian Banking and Insurance Sector: A Literature Review	IS Issues
37	Simon Amenya, Cliff Ouko Onsongo, Guyo Huka and Mactosh Onwong'A	AN ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES FACING YOUTH ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND IN KENYA.	Projects and programs management
38	Cliff Onsongo, Kimotho Maruru, Gladys Monchari and Frank Kirianki	CHALLENGES OF OUTSOURCING FACED BY SUGAR COMPANIES IN KENYA	Business process outsourcing
39	Cliff Onsongo, Frank Kirianki and Guyo Huka	CHALLENGES IN THE ALLOCATION OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO PROJECTS IN CONSTITUENCIES IN KENYA	Projects and programs management
40	Cliff Onsongo, Kimotho Maruru and Kennedy Nyandieka	ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE STRATEGIES USED BY SUPERMARKETS IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING CUSTOMERS	Marketing and commercialization strategies
42	Kithae Peter and Dr Gakure Roselyn W	EFFECT OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES ON MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISE PERFORMANCE	Quality management issues
43	Dr.Richard Nyangosi , Dr.Samuel N. Nyang'Au and Hellen G. Magusa	Managing Banks amid Information and Computer Technology: paradigms in Kenya	E-Business management
44	Lucky Ossai-Igwe Esuh and Minai Sobri Mohd	Entrepreneur and Self Management	Enterpreneurship
45	Balakrishnan Muniapan	The duty and action of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from the perspectives of Vedanta	Governance and leadership
46	Patrick Kenyanya, Jonathan Onyango and Francis Mamati	The Influence of Public Procurement Regulations on Procurement Practices among Secondary Schools in Mosocho Division of Kisii County, Kenya	Public sector management
47	Winnie Macharia and Zachary Bolo Awino	IMPACT OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES AND DYNAMIC RESOURCES IN A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT TO FIRM PERFORMANCE	Performance management
48	Alice J.O Yalla and Zachary Bolo Awino	STRATEGIC ATTRIBUTES OF PRODUCTIVITY: THE ROLE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS	IS Issues
49	Paul Muturi Kariuki, Zachary Awino and Martin Ogutu	EFFECT OF FIRM LEVEL FACTORS,FIRM STRATEGY,BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT ON FIRM PERFORMANCE	International Business management strategies
50	Simmy Marwa	THE RAPID RESULTS INITIATIVE: The Missing Loop	Performance management
51	Simmy Marwa	WHERE ARE EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN THE RACE TOWARDS WORLD CLASS STATUS?	Quality management issues
52	Beatrice Chelegat, Stephen Onserio Nyamwange and Cliff Onsongo	THE EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS OF LEAN SIX SIGMA IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA.	Quality management issues
54	Fidelis Muia and Fredrick Aila	Determinants of growth of firms through mergers and acquisitions: An empirical study at the Nairobi Stock Exchange, Kenya	Best practices in accounting and financial management
55	Nassreddine Garoui	Cognitive mapping: A tool to develop a definition of concepts: Original Definition of the Stakeholders Meaning	Governance and leadership
57	Jane Kinyua-Njuguna	The role of social marketing strategy in enhancing performance of Community Based Organizations (CBOs) working in HIV and AIDS sector in Nairobi County	Marketing and commercialization strategies
58	Jane Kinyua-Njuguna	SOCIAL MARKETING STRATEGY AND THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS) WORKING IN HIV AND AIDS SECTOR IN NAIROBI COUNTY	Marketing and commercialization strategies
59	Robert M. Bosire ,  Ombati O. Thomas , Tom Kongere  and  Richard B. Nyaoga	THE IMPACT OF OUTSOURCING ON LEAD TIME AND CUSTOMER SERVICE:A SURVEY OF SUPERMARKETS IN NAIROBI	Business process outsourcing
60	Frank Kirianki, Guyo Huka and Cliff Onsongo	AN EVALUATION OF FINACIAL REPORTING PRACTICES IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS:A SURVEY OF IGEMBE SOUTH DISTRICT, KENYA	Best practices in accounting and financial management
61	Emmanuel Awuor and Maria Vosloo	A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR MANAGING SUPPPLY NETWORKS FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION IN A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE OF THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA	Performance management
62	Sreekumar Pillai ,  Dr. Wilson P. R.  and Veena Wilson	The role of Advertisements in creating unnecessary wants which lead to development of fads that progressively develop into undesirable traits.	Marketing and commercialization strategies
63	Patrick Kenyanya ,  Jonathan Onyango , Francis Mamati  and  Robert Maoga	Evaluation of the Influence of the Public Procurement Regulations on Procurement Practices among Secondary Schools in Mosocho Division, Kisii County, Kenya	Public sector management
64	Isaac Katono	Entrepreneurship in an emerging market context: Barriers to graduate start up in Uganda.	Enterpreneurship
65	Emmanuel Awuor and Maria Vosloo	A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR MANAGING SUPPLY NETWORKS FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION IN A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE OF THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA.	Performance management
67	Brigitte Okonga Wabuyabo	SUSTAINABILITY OF SMALL, MICRO AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: SUPPORT BY ELECTRICITY SECTOR AND GOVERNMENT	Enterpreneurship
68	Anuradha Khoda and  Christopher A. Moturi	A Framework for Knowledge Management of Wildlife Research in Kenya	Innovation and Knowledge management
69	Angela Kaguara and Maureen Kaguara	Digital Divide; The Glaring Reality	Innovation and Knowledge management
PAPERS SUBMITTED THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE
200	Agnes Njeri Kuira ,Lazarus Mulwa & Michael Mwangi	Managing Obsolescence Cost: Case Of Mobile Phone Handset In Kenya
202	Gonzalve Nshimiyimana, Ute Rietdorf, daniel huba opondo	Managing Networks: An Innovative Service For Promoting Social Capital Among Small And Medium Enteprises (Smes): A Study Of Medipos Network, Leipzig Germany
203		Organisational Characteristics And Use Of Knowledge Management Systems By Masters Students In School Of Education In Makerere University
204	Peter Kithae	Performance Of Women Micro Entrepreneurs: The Legal Framework
205	JUSTUS M MUNYOKI & JACQUELINE A. ODUDOH	Digital Divide; The Glaring RealityDetermination Of Product Positioning Strategies Adopted By Tour Companies In The Promotion Of Domestic Tourism In Kenya
206	Brigitte Okonga Wabuyabo	Sustainability Of Small, Micro And Medium Enterprises: Support By Electricity Sector And Government
207		The Contribution Of Trade Unions In The Promotion Of Employee Performance: The Case Of The Uasu, Egerton University Chapter
208	Otieno Tom Obondi and Gerald Ochieng Ondiek	Factors Causing Reversed Bullwhip Effect On The Supply Chains: A Case Study Of Kenya Pipeline Company
210		Debt Financing And Organizational Growth: A Case Study Carried Out In Savings And Credit Co-Operative Societies (Kisii Region)
211		An Assessment Of The Role Of Diversification Strategies On Revenue Perfomance Of Cyber Cafés Services, Kisii Town, Kenya
212	Mary Wanjiru Kinoti	Green Marketing Intervention Strategies And Sustainable Development, A Review Of Literature
213	Professor Lucy Wairimu Kibera & Professor Francis Ndungu Kibera	The Determinants Of Learning Achievement Of Public Primary School Pupils In Kenya
214	Oburu Cineth Kerubo & Kinoti Mary (Mrs.)	A Study On The Factors Contributing Towards Adoption Of Green Marketing Practices In Kenya: A Survey Of The Mobile Phone Service Providers In Kenya
215	Paul Muturi Kariuki, Zachary Awino And Martin Ogutu	Effect Of Firm Level Factors, Firm Strategy, Business Environment On Firm Performance
216	Nkuutu Geofrey	Students' Perceptions: Learning Envirnoment, Quality Assurance Effort And Academic Performance In Higher Institutions Of Learning In Uganda
217	J. Manduku & p. Chebunet	Small Business Management Skills: Dispensable Or Necessity? A Case Of Small Businesses In Eldoret Municipality
218	Florence k. Muindi & Dr. Tabitha Kiriti Nganga	Human Capital And Economic Growth In Kenya
219	Emma Anyika,Patrick Weke & Thomas Achia	Modeling Cost Of Living In Advocacy For Change In Africa
220	Emma Anyika,Patrick Weke & Thomas Achia	Implications Of Real Risk Weighted Pricing Model In Decision Making
221	Ngui Thomas Katua	An Investigation Of The Factors Hindering The Growth Of Msmes In Machakos Town
222	Florence Muindi & Christopher Sakwa Wangara	A Survey Of Leadership Effectiveness Trade Unions: A Case Of The Kenya Union Of Sugar Plantation And Allied Workers Union
223	Petro Sauti Magai	Mapping Of Tanzania's Locational Qualities For Participation In Regional And Global Economies
224	Winnie Nyamute & J.K. Monyoncho Maina	Effect Of Financial Literacy On Personal Financial Management Practices: A Case Study Of Employees Of Finance And Banking Institutions
225	Nyanzi Sulaiman & Will Kaberuka	The Effect Of Financial Sector Liberalization On Private Financial Savings In Uganda (1980-2007)
226	Phides Mwaniki-Mugo, g. Pokhariyal and Mary Kimonye	The Purchase Criteria Of Organizational Buyers For Network Cabinets: The Case Of Buyers At Waka* Ltd
227	Lisiolo Lishenga & Etienne Ndatimana	Performance Of Initial Public Offerings: The Evidence From Nairobi Stock Exchange
228	Mary Kinoti & Newton Njeru	An Investigation Into Market Positioning Strategies Practised By Pharmaceutical Firms Marketing Medicines In Nairobi
229	Gatabana	E-Learning And The Role Of Education In Economic Growth
230	Vincent N. Machuki and Peter O. K'Obonyo	Organizational Strategic Behaviour And Performance Of Publicly Quoted Companies In Kenya
231	Timothy M. Kiruhi	Safeguarding Kenya's 'Business Hub' Status