Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Perceived Effectiveness of Human Resource Information System at Kenya Breweries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The introduction of technology has been seen to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness resulting in better organizational performance. Due to the fact that proper management of human resources has a positive ... -
An Investigation On The Use Of Digital Advocacy By Non-Governmental Organizations Serving Refugees In Dadaab
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the impact of digital advocacy by nonprofit organizations serving refugees in Dadaab. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the extent to which NGOs in ... -
Total Quality Management and Operational Performance of Public Health Facilities in Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The implementation of Total Quality Management in healthcare is aimed at creating a quality system that improves an organization’s performance. A quality system can be defined as processes, procedures, responsibilities, ... -
Investements in Longterm Assets and Financial Performance of Listed Cement Producing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Firms in the cement industries are engaged in processes that convert limestone to cement. This requires investments in capital goods like plant and equipment to carry out activities to deliver finished goods. On the other ... -
Early Childhood Caries Experience, Oral Hygiene Status And Associated Oral Health Habits Among Preschool Children In Tandale, Dar Es Salaam
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background A high Early Childhood Caries (ECC) experience in the primary dentition can manifest in negative impacts on the child's Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL). It is reported that high prevalence and ... -
Strategic Responses Adopted by Kcb Bank Kenya Ltd Towards Small and Micro Enterprises to Gain Competitive Advantage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There is a notable growth and development of the banking industry in terms of revenues, deposits, as well as the profits; a move that has brought about increased competition. This project investigated the strategic responses ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices at Abdul Mullick Associates Limited Consulting Engineers, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The turbulence in the external environment in this fast changing world forces organizations to engage in strategic changes in a bid to align itself with the external environment. Organizations alter their business ... -
Relationship Between Investment and Solvency Margins of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Investment is the commitment of a person’s fund to derive future income in the form of income, dividend premium, pension benefit, or appreciation, in the value of their capital. Most institutional investors around the globe ... -
Social Media Marketing, Challenges and Performance of Startup Companies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to establish the influence of social media marketing on the performance of startup companies in Nairobi, Kenya. The main objectives were: to determine the most widely used social media tools by Startup ... -
Influence of employees reward programme on job performance in Nzoia Sugar Company Limited Bungoma county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study aimed at investigating on how the current reward programme influence employees job performance at Nzoia Sugar Company Limited in Bungoma County. Specifically, it aimed at finding out which aspects of reward ... -
Influence of Strategy in the Relationship Between the Operating Environment and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The ability of organizations to survive and perform well in a turbulent business environment depends on their ability to formulate and implement good strategies. Competition in the commercial banking industry has intensified ... -
Influences of the development of infrastructural projects in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: Bobasi sub-county, Kisii county
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research was carried out to explore the factors influencing the development of infrastructural projects in public secondary schools in Bobasi Sub-County, Kisii County in Kenya. The background revolved around the factors ... -
Effects of Cash Management on the Financial Performance of the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
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Influence of institutional factors on head teachers’ instructional supervision practices in Public Primary Schools in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate institutional factors influencing head teachers’ instructional supervision practices in public primary schools in Njoro Sub-County, Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed to ... -
Relationship Between Alcohol Use Disorder, Cognitive Reappraisal and Expression Suppression Among Youth Seeking Help in Rehabilitation Centers in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Several explanations have been put across to elucidate the reasons behind alcohol use and abuse. Emotion Regulation strategies have been shown to mediate between negative emotions and the urge to take alcohol. The current ... -
Application of the Balanced Scorecard on Change Management and Performance of Commercial Banks Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This investigation was motivated by the need to establish what effects the balanced scorecard had in change management and performance of NSE listed Commercial Banks in Kenya. The investigation utilized a descriptive ... -
Influence of community participation on the management of water projects in Public Primary Schools in Sotik Sub-county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of community participation on management of water projects in public primary schools in Sotik Sub-county. The Government of Kenya and Non-Governmental Organizations ... -
An Evaluation of the Effect of Land Fragmentation and Agro-ecological Zones on Food Security and Farm Efficiency: the Case of Embu County in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Declining size of the farm holdings in most high agricultural potential areas as a result of continuous land fragmentation is currently a major policy concern in Kenya. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect ... -
Determinants of Socioeconomic Inequality in Under-five Mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Child mortality rate in Kenya has been declining overs the years. This is attributed to enactment of various initiatives by healthcare stakeholders. However, this decline in mortality has not been sufficient enough to ... -
Insurance Employees Perception on the Challenges Affecting Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to determine the challenges affecting the performance of insurance companies in Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey approach in collecting data from the respondents. A questionnaire ...
