Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Outsourcing and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study adopted a descriptive design and was based on the following objectives: to determine the extent to which outsourcing practices have been implemented among commercial banks in Kenya, to establish the relationship ... -
Teachers’ Response to Performance Appraisals; the Case of Secondary Schoolteachers in Nyeri County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to understand teachers‘ response to appraisal as a tool for improving learning in public secondary schools in Nyeri County. The study was based on the following objectives: to describe the ... -
Indiscipline in Public Secondary Schools: the Case of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Student discipline is a critical component in the attainment of positive outcomes in schools. Although there have been numerous efforts by the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Education (MOE) to address the ... -
The Effect of Interest Rate Capping on the Amount of Credit Issued by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research project is aimed at establishing the effect of interest rate capping on the amount of credit issued by commercial banks in Kenya. The capping law aimed at restricting the amount of interest rate charged on ... -
Strategic Responses to Changes in the External Environment by Private Tvet Institutions in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations that are open systems are primarily dependent on the external environment for their survival and success. This environment is typically characterized by constant changes that make it very unpredictable. In ... -
Exploring Community Perceptions Towards Innovative Water Technologies in Low Income Areas in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Innovative innovation has a solid part to play in the water industry going forward. To better comprehend the execution of their advantages, water utilities/associations are increasingly implementing technologies all through ... -
Perceived Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction of Supermarkets in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Supermarkets are essential entities in economies globally due to their crucial function of providing and distributing basic human needs such as food items, consumer goods and lifestyle products. Intense competition among ... -
Total Quality Management and Operational Performance of Construction Companies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Construction industry has been growing and expanding over the last 20 years, quality management and proper operational performances is an inevitable necessity for survival. Quality has forced many construction companies ... -
Modeling and Determining Risk Factors of Malaria Among Children in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Malaria is a life threatening disease that has adverse e ects on child development. The e ects include absenteeism from school and pains associated with malaria. This paper investigates risk factors associated with malaria ... -
Perceived Effect of Cross-cultural Differences on the Service Delivery at International Committee of the Red Cross in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The research was designed to establish the perceived effects of cross-cultural differences on the service delivery at international humanitarian agencies in Kenya. The study used a descriptive design through an in-depth ... -
The Influence of Promotion Mix Strategies on Brand Equity Among Five Star Hotels in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Promotion mix strategies are important strategies that businesses need to focus on to ensure that the business thrives to the best of it’s potential. The world economy has become dynamic and diverse, the consumer has become ... -
Strategic Practices Influencing the Implementation of Small-scale Mining Projects in Kenya: a Case of Artisan Miners in Taita Taveta County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Although artisan and small scale mining operations are small, they have a significant impact on the economy of developing economies. It is estimated that within sub-Saharan Africa, artisan and small scale mining produces ... -
Mobile Banking Technology, Innovation Strategy and Competitive Advantage of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations strive to remain competitive by adopting mobile banking technology as an innovation strategy. The study, therefore, sought to determine the impact of adoption of mobile banking technology affects competitiveness ... -
Transport Management Technologies and Performance of Third Party Logistics Providers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The aim of this study was to establish the link between transport management technologies and performance of third party logistics (3PL) providers in Kenya. The study was guided by two specific objectives; to identify ... -
Determinants of Successful Implementation of Integrated Financial Management Systems by County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In Kenya, County public finance management operations have largely remained manual, contrary to the public finance management act section 12(I) of 2012.The failure to adapt and fully implement IFMIS constraints transparency ... -
Strategies Adopted by Postal Corporation of Kenya to Achieve Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)With the explosion of personal use of Information and Communication Technology over the past two decades, Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has been operating in a rapidly changing environment. A strategy links a firm to ... -
The Relationship Between Stock Market Liquidity and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)A stock market is a creation of the financial ecosystem, with the primary aim of driving efficient capital formation and allocation. The stock market also acts as an enabler to both the public and private sectors to finance ... -
The Effect of Cost of Labour on Foreign Direct Investments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The causal nexus between cost of labour and Foreign Direct Investments have been subject for debate over the years. The labour cost is very vital when it comes to position deliberation, but mostly when the savings is ... -
Mchango Wa Sitiari Za Kiswahili Katika Kauli Za Kichochezi Kwenye Diskosi Ya Kisiasa Nchini Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Utafiti huu ulichunguza jinsi sitiari za Kiswahili hujitokeza katika kauli za wanasiasa na jinsi wanasiasa huweza kuzitumia kueneza kauli za kichochezi nchini Kenya. Vile vile, jinsi lugha ya Kiswahili ijapokuwa ni lugha ... -
The Influence of Corporate Social Investments on Sustained Growth of Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to establish the association between Corporate Social Investment (CSI) and sustainable growth of firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange. The study's objectives were to establish the extent of CSI ...
