Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Operations Management Practices and Firm Performance of Motor Vehicle Assembly Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The advent of globalization has brought about immerse pressure for organization to adopt digital strategies so at to survive in the dynamic business environment and remain relevant. Individuals use digital platforms for ... -
An Observational Study on the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat in Relation to Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressures in Kenyatta National Hospital Main Theatre
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction The endotracheal tube cuff prevents aspiration and air leak during positive pressure ventilation. The recommended cuff pressures lie between 20 -30 cmH20. Cuff pressures above the recommended range can result ... -
Factors Affecting Upholding Of Accountability In County Government Projects In Narok County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Upholding of accountability has become a universal principle in project management in the global arena hence this necessitating close observation on how various projects are run and resources spent. Despite many countries ... -
Internationalisation: Foreign Market Entry and Operation Strategy by Kenolkobillimited
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizations both in the developed and developing countries are constantly being faced by threats and challenges that pose a threat to their sustainability. Though internationalisation aims at improving the performance, ... -
Performance Contracting and Perfromance of Parastatals in the Minisrty of Transport, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use of performance contracts among government institutions has gained momentum in the recent past. Performance contracts have been popularized because of the perceived benefits in enhancing organisation performance. ... -
Postpartum Retinovascular Findings Among Women Having Preeclampsia With Severe Features Compared to Normal Pregnancy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) complicate approximately 10 % of pregnancies and 2-8% of this is attributable to pre-eclampsia-eclampsia. The global burden of HDP remains high, it is estimated to ... -
The Influence Of Social-Economic Status On The Performance Of Kenya Police Service: A Case Of Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizations are striving to deliver services which meet expectations of the customers in today’s competitive market. This study focused on the Kenya Police Service Performance which has been for a long time been criticized ... -
Effect Of Mobile Lending On The Quality Of Bank Loan Portfolio: A Case Of Selected Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The significance of lending in growth and development of the economy is inherent in provision of funding to deficit economic units who engage in productive economic activities. Mobile lending, which is relatively new lending ... -
The Average Glandular Dose in Digital Mammography and Breast Tomosynthesis
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background and Purpose: Imaging is essential for accurate breast diagnosis and early detection of breast cancer. Population screening with mammography is the only intervention proven to reduce mortality from breast cancer ... -
The Effect of Electronic Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Kenya banking sector has tremendously evolved since the beginning of e-banking to ensure that customers are satisfied and to remain competitive in the ever changing environment. Today, bank customers’ enjoy efficient, ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Agricultural Projects: A Case Of Bura Irrigation And Settlement, Tana River County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The primary goal of the examination was to break down the determinants affecting venture execution of Bura Irrigation and Settlement Project, Tana River County, Kenya. Explicit Objectives of the investigation were: to ... -
Financial Reporting Practices And financial Performance Of SACCOS In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of financial reporting practices on financial performance of SACCOs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to; establish the effect of ... -
Effect Of Credit Management On The Profitability OFNSE Listed Cement Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The cement manufacturing firms in Kenya has continued to face diverse profitability challenges. In 2017 financial year, Bamburi profitability drop by $39 million to $19.7 million due to lower sales in the Kenyan market. ... -
Application of Outsourcing Strategy at East African Breweries Limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizations in today’s dynamic world must stay competitive for which outsourcing strategy is a viable option. As such, outsourcing has become a common practice in the business field and managers have begun to understand ... -
Project Initiation Process, Monitoring And Evaluation Team Capacity, Compliance With Legal Framework And Building Projects Success: The Case Of Building Projects In Roysambu Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was on Project initiation process, monitoring and evaluation team capacity, and compliance with legal framework on building projects success: the case of buildings projects in Roysambu Constituency, Nairobi, ... -
Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions On The Financial Performance Of The Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Companies that are doing well financially look for ways of improving their financial performance. These firms may target increasing their operations to other more or equally profitable industries or sectors of the economy. ... -
Determinants of Financial Distress of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(university of nairobi, 2018)The subject of financial distress on companies has become more important to stake-holders of businesses as management of this situation can lead to either turn-around or total collapse of the business. The purpose of this ... -
Succession Planning and Performance of Small and Medium Family Owned Businesses in Kiambu County, Kenya”
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The “objective of this study was to determine the relationship between ssuccession planning and firm small and medium family owned businesses performance in the County of Kiambu. The study used a descriptive survey ... -
Effect of Asset Structure on Financial Performance of Listed Companies at Nse
(university of nairobi, 2018)The research investigated effect of asset structure on financial performance of quoted firms in Nairobi securities exchange. Various researches wereexamined to inform the study though most of these studies provided conflicting ... -
Effect of Perceived Workplace Environment on Employee Performance at Communication Authority of Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Workplace environment constitutes of several and distinguishable variables besides the intrinsic aspects of work that influences employees‟ performance at a given point in time. An enabling workplace environment will lead ...
