Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Utilization of cloud database on criminal background check
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The rate of Criminal background check has recently gone high in Kenya. Career candidates have been subjected to pre-screening they are engaged by employers. Employers have been slack in hiring or retaining employees who ... -
Determinants of women participation in agribusiness development projects in Sotik Sub-county, Bomet county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In recent times, there is an extensive amount of literature research devoted to the determinants of women participation in agribusiness development projects .Nevertheless, the bulk of such research tends to concentrate on ... -
Effect of Financial Management Practices on Financial Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of financial management practices on financial performance of County Governments in Kenya. The study used cross sectional research design. The target population for the ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Perfomance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenyan banks have in the recent past experienced a number of corporate failures which are said to be related to corporate governance structures in place. The fall of Imperial bank which is now under statutory management ... -
Service quality and customer loyalty in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The insurance industry in Kenya has been steadily growing in the last few decades with many insurers understanding the importance of the customer and the need for competitive advantage. In today‘s competitive and fast paced ... -
Effect of Cultural Diversity on the Performance of Multicultural Automobile Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of cultural diversity on the performance of multicultural automobile companies in Kenya. The specific focus was on the effect of employee religion, employee value system ... -
Effect of Low Price Anomaly on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Stock market anomalies are deviations from norms in the asset pricing models. They reveal the inefficiencies which exists in the financial markets around the globe. They reveal the inefficiencies in the market concerning ... -
Information Communication and Technology Related Factors Influencing Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Secondary Schools in Kasarani Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate Information communication and technology related factors influencing implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Kasarani Sub County, Kenya. The objectives ... -
The Effect of Environmental Influences on Recruitment and Selection at the Sarova Group of Hotels
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Recruitment and selection is the main drive in Human Resource Management and it involves searching and obtaining a pool of potential candidates with the desired knowledge, experience and skills and for an organization to ... -
The Relationship Between Growth Strategy and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Most of the research done so far has focused on growth and its antecedents in commercial banks. Firms are employing different strategies to accomplish growth and gain competitive advantage in the market. Among the key ... -
An Analysis of Effectiveness of Employee Communication in Public Institutions in Nairobi: the Case of Teachers Service Commission
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to analyze the effectiveness of employee communication in public institutions in Nairobi with TSC as a case. The objectives of the study were: to analyze existing employee communication tools; to evaluate ... -
Effect of market segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies on International Schools in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Segmentation, targeting and positioning are tools of marketing used in gaining competitive advantage by a firm in the market. STP can be viewed as main disciplines in strategy of marketing; faults in these areas result in ... -
Influence of Socioeconomic Factors on Governance of Secondary Schools in Oyugis Zone, Rachuonyo Subcounty, Homa Bay County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was aimed at investigating the influence of socioeconomic factors on governance of secondary schools in Oyugis zone Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County in Kenya. To guide the study, four research ... -
The Influence of Asset Quality on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The stability as well as resilience of a banking system can be used to determine the financial stability of a bank in any given economy. This can be done through banks maintaining quality bank assets which are capable of ... -
Modes of Internationalization and Performance of Airline Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)All the aspects involved in the internationalization process model complement each other. An organization’s present position is the basis used by the organization to gather its knowledge. The overall knowledge of an ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study endeavored to find the relationship between financial innovations and the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study variables were mobile phone, agency banking and ATM banking. The study ... -
Effect of Perceived Work Life Balance on Employee Turnover Intent Among International Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was conducted to establish the effect of perceived work life balance on employee turnover intent among international humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. ... -
Role Of Social Media In Interpersonal Communication Among Secondary School Students In Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the role social media in interpersonal communication among secondary school students in Machakos County. Past studies have shown that in the contemporary society, the increased application ... -
Print Media Coverage of Environmental Sustainability Issues in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study seeks to find out how issues of environmental sustainability are reported and framed by the print media in Kenya and specifically on the coverage of the Mau Forest evictions between November 2009 and December ... -
Effect Of Exchange Rate Volatility On Stock Market Returns At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)In the recent past and specifically 2015 and early 2016, the Kenya shilling was depreciating in value and at the same time the NSE 20 share index and all-share index were also declining. Different opinions have been given ...
