Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Significance of Corporate Strategy on Capital Budgeting Practices in Private Not for Profit Hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Real investment decisions are not made in a vacuum; they are embedded in a company’s strategy. However, with inadequate capital amount and an ostensibly infinite request for capital investment in the hospital sector ensuring ... -
Strategic Change Management Strategies at Postal Corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The external environment for businesses has always been changing based on different factors. With rgard to this, organizations are also expected to adjust their strategies to match the changes in the external envronment. ... -
The Relatonship Between Accounting Information System and Human Resource Management Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study aim was to determine the relationship that exists between accounting information system and human resource management system among commercial banks in Kenya. All the 44 registered commercial banks were selected ... -
Determinants of performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the past decade, the number of players in the insurance sector have increased significantly with currently 54 insurance companies offering services nationwide. This has changed the dynamics of operations in this sector ... -
Accountability for Gender Based Violence: Prosecuting Sexual Offences in the Post-election Violence 2007-2008
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The post-election violence that occurred in Kenya after 2007 elections was characterized by massive human rights violation key among them being sexual offences. However very little accountability took place despite the ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Governance and the Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study was intended to investigate corporate governance and how it relates to firm performance of IRA licensed insurance companies, underwriting general business. The findings of the study were aimed to provide more ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Brand Equity in Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya
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The Effect of Technology on Supply Delivery of Online Stores in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Emergence of newer technology innovations and mobile-based technologies has contributed to purchasing power of consumers. The online platforms have increased information penetration and accessibility of goods and services. ... -
Effect of Employee Empowerment on Job Satisfaction at Machakos Level Five Hospital in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Today’s organizations are operating in a very dynamic and highly competitive environment. To remain relevant in the market, they have to be able to respond quickly to ever changing customer demands. Employee empowerment ... -
Helicobacter Pylori Antigen in the Mothers Stool and That of Their Children in Kakamega County Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background:Helicobacter pylori prevalence in children may be affected by the infection status of the mother as speculated by recent studies and the family socio-economic status. Studies done in Kenya have not tried to ... -
Effects of Community Policing in Addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence in Kenya: a Case Study of Kibera Slum in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study examined the effects of community policing in addressing sexual and gender based violence in Kenya. It takes a case study approach, focusing on Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya. The problem of the prevalence of ... -
The Influence of Knowledge Management on Perceived Performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to determine the strategies adopted by Mhasibu Investment Company in order to achieve competitive advantage. The specific objectives were to determine the strategies that were adopted by the company and ... -
An Ict Model for Increased Adoption of Agricultural Input Information by Cereal Farmers in Developing Countries: a Case in Sikasso, Mali
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Use of agricultural inputs by small-scale cereal farmers constitutes the basis for an improvement of their agricultural productivity. Such use is related to the adoption of agricultural input information disseminated by ... -
Examining the Use of Social Media in Public Relations Practice in the Kenyan Government: a Case of Immigration Department
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine the use of social media in public relations practice in the Kenyan government, a case of Immigration Department. To achieve this, its objectives were; to analyze the modes of social ... -
Effect of Agency Costs on the Portfolio Returns of Mutual Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of agency costs on portfolio returns of mutual funds in Kenya. The study applied descriptive research design on a target population of 86 mutual funds in Kenya within ... -
The Effects Of Technology On Marketing Strategies Adopted By Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The impact of technology on marketing has become noticeable over the years. For an organization information is the most precious of modern corporate resources and its exploitation the key to competitive survival, the ... -
Exploring Concepts of Professionalism in Surgical Training in the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Medical professionalism defines the relationship between doctors, patients, and society. As a social construct, public oaths affirm public trust and demonstrate a commitment to values beyond a physician’s ... -
Analysis of communication channels used in the Educational book publishing industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate communication channels used in the educational book publishing industry. The objectives guiding this study were: To find out communication channels used by school textbook publishing firms ... -
Trade Union Activities On Improvement Of Teachers Welfare
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Workers unions consist of laborers coming together for a common goal including but not limited to protecting the integrity of its trade, improving safety standards, achieving higher pay and benefits such as healthcare and ... -
Examining Trans-national Security Challenges: a Case Study of International Human Trafficking in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Human trafficking is a growing menace in Africa targeting developing countries for the benefits of the few perpetrators of the crime and countries of destination often developed nations. The crime against humanity has ...
