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DR. MARY RAGUI

Lecturer, Department of Business Administration

Home School of Business, Economics & Tourism Department of Business Administration DR. MARY RAGUI

DR. MARY RAGUI

Lecturer, Department of Business Administration

Research Interests

Strategic Management

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Ragui, M. (2014). Strategic Management (BBA 823), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi, Kenya
  2. Ragui, M. (2014). Global Strategic Management (BBA 861), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi, Kenya
  3. Ragui, M. (2018). Strategic Management (BBA 823) , Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi, Kenya
  4. Ragui M. (2021). Global Strategic Management (BBA 925), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi, Kenya
  5. Ragui M. (2022). Strategic Management (BBA 823 – Purely Online Module), Kenyatta University Press, Nairobi, Kenya
  6. Waithaka, P. (2016) Moderating Effect of Organizational Factors Between Competitive Intelligence Practices and Performance of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. European Scientific Journal.
  7. Mburu, L., Ragui, M., Ongeti, W. (2024). Transformational Leadership, Soft HR Approach, and Millennial Workforce Engagement in International NGOs in Nairobi, Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS). https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.804098
  8. Mburu, L., Ragui, M., Ongeti, W. (2024). Influence of Transformational Leadership on Millennial Workforce Engagement in Compliant International NGOs in Kenya. International Journal of Organizational Leadership, (IJOL), 275-294. http://doi:10.33844/ijol.2024.60409
  9. John, E. K., Ragui, M. (2024). Organizational agility and organizational performance of commercial banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business Change Management, 11 (1), 67 – 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v11i2.2894
  10. Muia, B., Ragui, M. (2024). Consumer Attitude and Purchase Intention of Counterfeit Phones Among Masters Students in Selected Public Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 6(1), 32–51. https://doi.org/10.35942/3cyjm855
  11. Githui, J. N., Ragui, M., Nyakundi, A. O. (2024). Relationship between Idealized Influence (II) and Performance Contracts (PC) in Road Agencies in Kenya. American Journal of Leadership and Governance, 9(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajlg.1762
  12. Githui, J. N., Ragui, M., Nyakundi, A. O. (2024). Mediating Role of Collaboration on Transformational Leadership and Performance Contracts in Road Agencies in Kenya. Human Resource and Leadership Journal, 9(2), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.47941/hrlj.1679
  13. Mbuthia, M. M., & Ragui, M. (2023). Strategic plan implementation and organizational performance of National Social Security Fund in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (2), 411–424.
  14. Kanyi, D., & Ragui, M. (2023). Internal Audit and Business Resilience in Power Sector. A Case of Geothermal Development Company. Journal of Strategic Management , 7 (2), 50–71. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t6055
  15. Muthengi, F., & Ragui, M. (2023). Corporate Governance and Organizational Performance of Referral Hospitals in Kenya: A Case of Kenyatta National Hospital. International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation , 5 (2), 13-31. https://doi.org/10.35942/jbmed.v5i2.319
  16. Mwangi, D., & Ragui, M. (2023) . Organizational Factors on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking SACCOs in Nairobi City County, Kenya . Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 8(6), 1228-1239. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2023.v08i06.001
  17. Vuvu, C.M., & Ragui, M. (2023); Positioning Strategy And Business Sustainability Of M-Pesa Agents In Nairobi City County - Kenya; International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP) 13(02) (ISSN: 2250-3153), DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.13.02.2023.p13444
  18. Musembi, D. F., & Ragui, M. (2022). Business strategies and non-financial performance of small and medium enterprises in the real estate sector Nairobi County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (4), 686 – 705.
  19. Kamau, B. M., & Ragui, M. (2022). Effects of Resources Allocation as Strategic Change Management Practice on the Performance at the Directorate of Criminal Investigation in Nakuru County, Kenya. The International Journal of Business & Management , 10 (9). https://doi.org/10.24940/theijbm/2022/v10/i9/BM2209-022
  20. Koros, M., & Ragui, N. (2021). Strategic Direction and Organizational Performance of the Kenya National Highways Authority. International Journal of Business Management & Finance 3(1): 147-156
  21. Kathongo, S.M., Ragui, M. Kirui, C. (2021). Effects of Project Monitoring and Evaluation on Performance of Rural Electrification Projects in Kitui County, Kenya. The International Journal of Business & Management ISSN 2321–8916
  22. Mwangi, P., Ragui, M. & Arani (2021). Relationship Between Supplier Collaboration and Retail Stores Performance in Nairobi County, Kenya: Intervening Role of Supply Chain Resilience. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration | Volume 3, Issue 10, pp. 46-66
  23. Musembi, J., M. & Ragui, M. (2021). Quality Standards and Competitiveness of Star Rated Hotels in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Strategic Management , 5(1), 54-69.
  24. Cheruiyot, B. J. & Ragui, M. (2021). Customer Development Strategies and Performance of Start Up Carbon Projects; A Case of Study of Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT). International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation , 3(1), 49-64.
  25. Mwamuye, J. D. ., & Ragui, M. (2021). Strategic alliances and the financial performance of commercial banks in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Journal of Business and Strategic Management , 6 (4), 32–45. https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.735
  26. Kabure, L., & Ragui, M. (2020). Porter’s Generic Strategies and Performance of Selected Automotive Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation , 2(2), 49-63. https://doi.org/10.35942/jbmed.v2i2.117
  27. Ngunjiri, J.N. & Ragui, M. (2020). Effect of value chain on competitive advantage in the insurance industry in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, 3 (8), 172-193
  28. Mbugua, C, Mangéli, S. & Ragui, M (2019). Mentoring: A Faith Based Relational Leadership Approach in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Kenya. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research . ISSN 2411-2933 (online) Vol:-7 No-11, 2019
  29. Ragui, M. Sheikh, M.A., Nyakundi, A.N. & Kairemia D. K. (2019). Assessing Security Metrics in Corporate Security Management in Africa Today. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 7, Issue 1, pp: (814-825
  30. Thumbi, G.W. & Ragui, M. (2019). Environmental Factors and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Current Aspects, Volume 3, Issue VI, 2019, PP 149-175, ISSN 2616-6976.
  31. Onchieku, E. N. & Ragui, M. (2019). Effect of strategic leadership on performance of housing co-operative societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, 3(5), 411-433
  32. Munyambu, B.G & Ragui, M. (2018). Strategic Recruitment and Selection and Growth of Faith Based Universities in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. ISSN 2312-9492(Online) 2414-8970(Print). Vol. 5, Iss. 4, pp 413 – 423
  33. Aviha, O.S. & Ragui, M. (2018). Devolution Strategies in Healthcare Provision and Quality of Services in Hospitals: The Case Of Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi County. Journal of Strategic Management 3 (1), 57-71
  34. Kheyley, I.A. & Ragui, M. (2018). Strategic Leadership Involvement and Strategy Implementation Among Parastatals in Kenya. European Journal of Business and Strategic Management. ISSN 2518-265X (Online) Vol.3, Issue 5, No.3, pp 39 – 62.
  35. Kamweti, J. & Ragui, M. (2018). Effects of Entreprise Mobilization on Operational Performance: a case of Multinational Consumer Goods Manufacturers in Kenya. Journal of Management Vol. 6 | No. 2, ISSN 2347-8217
  36. Kariithi, B. & Ragui M. (2018). Strategy Implementation Practices on Performance of Huduma Centres in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Contemporary Aspects in Strategic Management (IJCASM), Volume 2, Issue I, PP 106-118, ISSN 2616-6976
  37. Muriungi, P.N. & Ragui, M. (2018). Customer Relationship Marketing And Organisational Performance In Crop Protection Industry: Case Of Realipm Limited Company In Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585 (Online) Vol. 6, Issue 1, pp: (1875-1883).
  38. Sande, G. & Ragui, M. (2018). Competitive Intelligence Practices and Performance of Equity Bank Ltd. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration | Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 282-302
  39. Matui, J.K. & Ragui, M. (2018). Organizational Climate and Organizational Performance in the Kenyan Banking Sector; A Case of Kenya Commercial Bank. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) Vol. 20 Issue 2. DOI: 10.9790/487X-2002084353
  40. Majau, D.K. & Ragui, M. (2017). Influence of Knowledge Management Systems on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nanyuki Town, Laikipia County, Kenya. Scholars Buletin: Business Business; ISSN 2412-897X, Vol-3, Iss-10 : 529-536.
  41. Osman, A. & Ragui, M. (2017). Strategy Implementation and Organizational Performance of Private Security Companies in Nairobi, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management. ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.9, No.34 pp:74-82
  42. Okeyo, E. O. & Ragui, M. (2017). Green economy strategies adoption on financial performance of Bamburi Cement Company, Kenya. International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, 2(4), 347-365
  43. Githumbi V. & Ragui, M. (2017). Differentiation Strategy and Performance of Large Rice Milling Factories in Kenya. Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) Vol. 19 Issue 11. Pp: 09-16. DOI: 10.9790/487X-1911010916
  44. Njaaga, A. W. & Ragui, M. (2017). Effect of Cost Leadership Strategies on Performance of Pharmaceutical Companies in Nairobi City County, Kenya. International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations ISSN 2348-7585. Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp: (720-728).
  45. Ragui, M. (2017). Mobile Banking: A Strategic Approach to Promote Financial Inclusion for Women Entrepreneurs? Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 19, Issue 7. PP 48-54. DOI: 10.9790/487X-1907024854
  46. Anguko, M.O. & Ragui, M. (2014) The Role of Strategic Positioning on Products Performance in the Telecommunications Industry in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Research. ISSN: 2319-7064. Vol-3 Issue 10.
  47. Ragui, M. (2014). Resources as a Factor Hindering Success of Tourism Businesses Owned by Indigenous Kenyans. European Journal of Commerce and Management Research. Online: ISSN 2051-8099 Print: ISSN 2051-8080. Vol-3, Issue 1. 1-9
  48. Gathogo, G. and Ragui, M. (2014). Effects of Capital and Technology on the Performance of SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector in Kenya - Case of selected firms in Thika Municipality. European Journal of Business and Management. ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.6, No.7. 308-311
  49. Gathogo, G. and Ragui, M. (2014). Capital Structure of Kenyan Firms: What determines it? Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online) Vol.5, No.5 118-125
  50. Mwangi, C, and Ragui, M. (2013). Effects of work place conflicts on employee performance in the air transport industry in Kenya. Prim. J. Bus. Admin. Manage. 3(6): 1083-1089.
  51. Ragui, M. and Gichuhi, D. (2013). Strategic HRM's role in strategic planning implementation by the high education training institutions in Kenya. International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship 1 (3), 416-425
  52. Okwachi, S., Gakure, R., Ragui, M. (2013). Effect of Managerial Practices on the Implementation of Strategic Plans by SMEs in Nairobi, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management . ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online). Vol.5, No.13: 212-224.
  53. Okwachi, S., Gakure, R., Ragui, M. (2013). Business models - What is their effect on the implementation of strategic plans by SMEs? Prim. J. Bus. Admin. Manage. 3(5): 1025-1032.
  54. Kyalo, T., Gichira, R., Waititu, A., and Ragui, M. (2013). Access to finance - Hindrance to women start-up of enterprises in male dominated sectors in Kenya. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. 2(5): 315-319
  55. Kangogo, J. Guyo, W. Bowen, M. and Ragui, M. (2013). Supply Chain Disruption in the Kenya Floriculture Industry: A case Study of Equator Flowers. European Journal of Business and Management ISSN 2222-1905 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2839 (Online) Vol.5, No.7.
  56. Ragui, M. and Weru, P.W. (2013). The managerial process of crafting and executing strategy. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. Vol. 2(4): 275-281
  57. Kyalo, T., Gichira, R., Waititu, A. and Ragui, M. (2013). Demographic factors and social networks influence on women to start enterprises in male dominated sectors in Kenya. Prim. J. Bus. Admin. Manage. 3(4): 944-949
  58. Munyua, J.N. and Ragui, M. (2013). Drivers of instability in prices of petroleum products in Kenya. Prim. J. Bus. Admin. Manage. 3(3): 919-926
  59. Abok, A., Waititu, A., Gakure, R., and Ragui, M. (2013). Culture's role in the implementation of strategic plans in non-governmental organizations in Kenya. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. Vol. 2(4): 291-295
  60. Kimura, E., Ragui, M., and Gakure, R. (2013). Organizational and governmental policies: Hindrance to Success of tourism businesses owned by indigenous Kenyans. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. Vol. 2(4): 282-290
  61. Abok, A., Waititu, A., Ogutu, M., and Ragui, M. (2013). A Resource-dependency perspective on the implementation of strategic plans in Non-Governmental Organizations in Kenya. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. Vol. 2(4): 296-302
  62. Munyua, J.N., and Ragui, M. (2013). The impact of corporate control on individual shareholder value creation for companies listed in Nairobi Stock. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. Vol. 2(4): 269-274
  63. Ragui, M., Gakure, R., Waititu, A., and Katuse, P. (2013). Service Quality - Hinderance to Success of Tourism Businesses Owned by Indigenous Kenyans. Prim. J. Soc. Sci. Vol. 2(2), pp. 227-236.

Books

IGI Global book peer review (2021): Topic: "Trust Works: An Intrepreneurial Paradigm for Equitable Access to Entrepreneurial Opportunity", for publication in Sustainability and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved. The IGI Global eEditorial Discovery system
IGI Global book peer review (2021): Topic: "Sustainable Growth; Growth by Poverty Alleviation or Poverty Creation: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa", for publication in Sustainability and the Future of Work and Entrepreneurship for the Underserved. The IGI Global eEditorial Discovery system

Conference Papers

  1. Kathongo, S.M., Ragui, M. and Kirui, C. (2021). The Moderating Effect of Regulatory Framework on Managerial Processes and Performance of Rural Electrification Projects in Kitui County, Kenya The 3rd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  2. Ragui, M. and Maina, L. (2020) University Graduates Employability in Kenya: View from Graduates and Employers. The 2 nd International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC). Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. Ragui, M. (2019). Adoption of Strategic Investment Drivers to the Growth of Listed Firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. The 1st International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC), Mombasa, Kenya.
  4. Ragui, M. (2016). Social Enterprise for Economic Development. Social Enterprise and the Empowerment of Women Conference. City University of New York, USA.
  5. Ragui, M., Gakure, R., Waititu, A., and Katuse, P. (2013) Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) as a Factor Hindering Success of Tourism Businesses Owned by Indigenous Kenyans. International Conference on Managing Change in Business & Economy. Udaipur, India