Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Implementation of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and Operational Performance at Kenyatta University
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The need of public procurement reforms has become a matter of urgency in all public institutions and this has necessitated in the establishment and implementation of Public Procurement Assets Disposal Act, 2015. However, ... -
The Effect of Financial Management Practices on the Financial Performance of Top 100 Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial management practices act as tool for the organizations to remain profitable while ensuring that they do not become bankrupt or insolvent. Particularly, this is important to the SME’s sector where any mismatch in ... -
Ffect of Chief Executive Officer Change on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The change of the leadership of a firm is an important occurrence in a business organizations life. The transition of a firm management is a dire point in the existence of accompany and most changes that as a result of ... -
An Analysis of Financial Investment Determinants in the Kenyan Retail Property Market
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Kenyan Retail property sector has experienced considerable growth subsequently becoming the fourth largest contributor to the economy. Recent market analysis indicates that apart from local and foreign investors, ... -
Effect of Monetary Policy on Performance of The Nairobi Security Exchange in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Stock markets are mainly used as market for raising the capital required to run businesses. The stock market give an indication of the overall status of a market as reflected in the stocks traded on it. Monetary policy is ... -
Factors Influencing Unskilled Delivery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maternal deaths are still a big problem in the developing nations when compared to the developed world, at 437 deaths and 12 deaths per 100,000 live births respectively (PRB, 2016). Kenya has had no substantial reduction ... -
Strategies Adopted by Foreign Companies in Kenya to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations both in the developed and developed countries are constantly being faced by threats and challenges that pose a threat to their sustainability. Particularly, the foreign companies operating in new have a greater ... -
The Role of Kenya’s Private Sector in Disaster Preparedness and Management: a Case Study of Ufundi Sacco
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Disaster preparedness and management is always a vital role in private sectors across the world. The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of Kenya‟s private sector in disaster preparedness and management with ... -
The Effects of Internal Audit Quality on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Internal auditing is a vital aspect of all organizations for the efficient and effective management of resources, addition of value and improvement of operations for them to realize their financial goals. The internal audit ... -
Risk Factors for Pulmonary Tuberculosis and the Effect of Chemotherapy on the Quality of Life of Infected Patients in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)BACKGROUND According to World Health Organization, there were 10.4 million cases of tuberculosis worldwide in 2015 and eighty-seven percent of the victims were in Asia and Africa. Kenya is among the countries with high ... -
The Effects of Pension Funds Investments on Stock Market Returns at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Pension Funds are among the major institutions that invest in Kenya and all over the world. Pension fund investments provide long-term financing to domestic markets and governments as pension savings are long-term (Raddatz ... -
Perception of Employees on the Influence of International Human Resource Management Policies on the Performance of Coca-cola Company Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To balance between losing a business and a loss in a business is sometime challenging and especially on leading business. Adverse selection is a key aspect by management. It requires good understanding to ensure that ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Dairy Farming Projects in Cherangani Sub County, Trans-nzoia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dairy farming remains the economic backbone of livestock farmers in high potential areas. Milk and dairy products forms a vital source of nutrition, livelihoods (food security and poverty alleviation) opportunities for ... -
Impact Of Implementation Of Iso 9001:2008 Certification On Service Delivery In Kenya’S Public Universities: A Case Of Kisii University
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The Purpose of this study was to find out whether implementation of ISO 9001:2008 certification helps to improve service delivery in Kenyan Public Universities and especially in Kisii University. ISO standards can by ... -
Perception of Students’ Participation in Governance on Academic Performance in Public Middle Level Colleges in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of students’ participation in college governance on academic performance in public middle level Colleges in Machakos County. The objectives of the study ... -
Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Implementation at Britam Asset Managers Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategy implementation is made up of four elements including: identification of the general strategic objectives, formulation of specific plans, resource allocation, budgeting and monitoring and control procedures. It ... -
Effects of Financial Literacy on Retirement Saving Among Pensioners in Nyahururu Town-Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial literacy is the capability to make cognizant decisions and to consider effective choices concerning the usage and management of cash. Financial literacy is important for retirement saving. The retirees are faced ... -
Perceived Influence of Information and Communication Technology Adoption on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Emuhaya Sub-county, Vihiga County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Integration and infusion of ICT into teaching and learning process is increasingly rising in many learning institutions. There is enough evidence that incorporation of ICTs in the delivery of the curriculum has a significant ... -
Effects of Access to Credit on Financial Performance of Small and Meduim Enterprises in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)SMEs have been perceived as being extraordinary supporters of the Kenyan economy offering both stage and employment for inventive thoughts. They shape a bigger level of the organizations that work in Kenya when contrasted ...
