Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effects of Micro Finance Services on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The industry of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a vital pillar to any given economy. SMEs are said to provide approximately 70% of formal jobs in developing countries. Nevertheless, despite the huge contribution of ... -
The Role of Media in Fostering Effective Diplomacy in Africa; a Case Study of Kenyan Media
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The general objective study objective was assessing media role in fostering effective diplomacy in Africa; a case study of Kenyan media. The examination was guided by following objectives; To identify media role in conduct ... -
Strategic Orientation and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The capacity of a firm to strategically orient its operations in terms of its market, technological changes, to learn and adapt to market changes and the capacity to exercises entrepreneurship is one such posturing that a ... -
Factors Influencing The Implementation Of Urban Strategic Development Plans In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Development planning in the urban areas in Kenya has taken a paradigm shift over the past decade especially after the enactment of the new constitution in 2010. This study sought to investigate the factors affecting the ... -
Perceived Factors Influencing Regular Police Officers’ Deployment Within Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Deployment is the allocation of duties to staff and job placement. The deployment of employees must meet operational need and manage organizational risk. Compulsory transfer (temporary or permanent) required as a result ... -
Influence of Entrepreneurial Marketing on Growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Kenya: a Case Study of Uhuru Market – Jogoo Road
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of entrepreneurial marketing on growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Uhuru Market, Jogoo Road Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to establish ... -
Factors Influencing The Price Of Land In Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of the study was to find out the factors influencing land prices in Nakuru County. This was prompted by the recent upsurge of land prices in the country and the researcher was particularly interested in Nakuru ... -
Analysis of the Compliance of Kenya’s Online Lead Stories to Professional Standards
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study investigated the compliance of Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers to professional requirements in publishing lead stories on their websites. The study hinged on three objectives: to compare the lead ... -
Determinants of Capital Structure of the Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange: a Case Study of the Automobile Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial planning is an integral part of financial management which deals with the management of a firm’s funds with a view to maximizing profit and the wealth of shareholders. Capital structure is a vital financial ... -
Perceived Influence of Employee Compensation Practices on Employee Commitment at Kenya Forest Service Headquarters, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish the perceived influence of employee compensation practices on employee commitment in Kenya Forest Service. Employee compensation practices were measured by basic pay, bonus schemes and merit ... -
Perception of Employees on Institutional Factors Affecting the Implementation of Strategic Plans at Wrigley East Africa Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of the study was to examine the perception of employees on institutional factors affecting the implementation of strategic plans at Wrigley East Africa Kenya. The study evaluated how management style, organizational ... -
Factors Influencing Provision Of Healthcare Services In The Devolved System Of Government In Kisumu East Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Health is an important aspect of human life proper health uplifts social development and also has a direct bearing on development of key sectors of the economy and politics. The United Nations establishment WHO that champions ... -
Regional Radio Farming Programmes and Agricultural Productivity in Kimilili Constituency: Case Study of West Fm Radio Station
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of regional radio farming programmes on agricultural productivity in Kimilili constituency using West FM radio station as the case study. The study’s objectives were to ... -
Application of Generic Strategies Adopted by Supermarkets in Bungoma Town, Kenya to Achieve Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategy is an indispensable element for all competent business plans. An organization identifies its commercial niche, studies and understands about its customer. Porter affirms that there exists three principal business ... -
Influence of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Human Security
(Influence of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Human Security, 2017)Today proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons is a major challenge facing almost all of the war split regions of the world especially Africa claiming the lives of many soldiers as well as innocent civilians. Therefore, ... -
Revenue Diversification and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Global market technologies and macroeconomic pressure has pushed economies in the world into liberalization and deregulation of their banking industries. The pressure has triggered enormous diversification in commercial ... -
Relationship Between Supply Chain Performance and Performance of State Owned Firms in the Energy Sector in Kenya
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Strategic Responses to Environmental Challenges and Competitive Advantage of Fintech Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Fintech companies major in the solving of financial problems by use of technology and hence they majorly invest in new ways of lending money to consumers and news ways of making or receiving payments. Rapid change in ... -
Spread in Branch Network and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Spread in branch network is instrumental in improving access to banking services and products and addressing unmet needs of the customers. The contribution of spread in branch network towards improved performance has been ... -
Factors Influencing Non-interest Income in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Bank’s operating income is derived from both interest and non-interest income. Increased non-interest income would improve bank earnings, and also change their output mix, variable. There are various factors that affect ...
