Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Impact of Failed States on the Growth and Spread of International Terrorism: a Case Study of Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)State failure and its effects on international security has been a major issue in global security discourse in the 21st century. From terms such as ‘fragile states’, ‘failed states’ and ‘failing states’ among others used ... -
Challenges of Environmental Scanning for the Curriculum Development in Kenya by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategic management is a process that takes three steps: strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategy monitoring and evaluation. Strategic managers try to answer three questions: where are we now? where do ... -
Leadership And Strategy Implementation At The East African Portland Cement Company
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Implementing corporate strategy requires a team effort headed by the organization's leadership team. Effective leadership involves a lot of management, managing the people processes in the organisation so that people can ... -
Effect of Social Integrated Approach on Management of Immigration in East Africa Community: a Case of One Stop Border Post Projects at Namanga and Malaba
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of the study was to investigate the effect of social integrated approach on immigration management in East Africa Community as evidenced by one stop border post projects at Namanga and Malaba in Kenya. The ... -
Financial Cost-benefit Analysis of Maize Storage Techniques: a Case Study of Njoro Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study analyzes the cost benefit implication of maize storage techniques used by farmers and traders, and further identifies challenges in the uptake of new and improved technology and innovations. Using a case study ... -
Change Management Strategies and Institutional Success at Mount Kenya University
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Change management is an approach that organizations normally adopt to enhance their performance. It can be defined as the method of promoting and steering improvement in an organization through enhancement of directions ... -
Impact of Manufacturing Planning and Control on Operational Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Manufacturing Planning and Control systems enhance the achievement of all activities undertaken in a manufacturing firm, whose operations’ success lies with well-established planning and control systems .The studies done ... -
The Effect of Working Capital Management Policies on Financial Performance of Commercial and Services Sector Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of working capital management policy on profitability of commercial and service sector companies listed at the Nairobi securities Exchange Kenya. In light of this objective ... -
Effect of Nutrition on Performance of Children in Number Work Activities in Pre-schools in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The school nutritional programme is popular in Kenya, an instrument for improving the nutritional needs of the pre-school children as one way of achieving one of the Millennium Development Goals and Education for all. ... -
Competitive Strategies and Organizational Performance of Construction Companies in Kisumu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Competitive strategy is a long-term action plan of a particular firm in order to outperform its rivals and gain market leadership. This entails identifying assets of competition inside the chaotic surroundings thereafter ... -
Effects of Corporate Governance on the Financial Performance of Deposit Taking Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of DTMIs in Kenya was the objective of this paper. Research design adopted was descriptive and involved 8 DTMFIs in Kenya. Data was collected for a 5-year ... -
Optimal Monetary Policy for Minimizing Loss Resulting From Inflation Deviation
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study aimed to investigate the optimal monetary policy instrument in Kenya to minimize loss resulting from inflation deviation, specifically between interest rates and money reserve. Using time series data between ... -
The Effect of Financial Regulation on the Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Micro-finance regulation is a form of supervision that subjects Micro-finance banks and institutions to comply with requirements, restrictions, and guidelines that aim to maintain the integrity of the sector. The regulation ... -
Relationship Between Audit Tenure and Earnings Management of Deposit Taking Sacco’s in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The intention of the study was to interrogate the linkage between the auditor tenure and level of earnings management practices of deposit taking Sacco’s in Nairobi County during the 5-year period between January 2012 and ... -
Factors Affecting the Growth of Tea Saccos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Kenyan Sacco sector constitutes a significant proportion of the country’s savings and this has spurred the economy and social development. A Credit union is a co-operative whose main agenda is to collect and pool savings ... -
Effect of Training and Development on Employee Performance at Kakamega County General Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Training and development of employees is becoming an optimal solution to complex business challenges, and the management of human resources is taking central role in modern management. Through the process of employee ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquistions Strategy on Performance of Britam Insurance Company Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The market has become very dynamic, influenced by a myriad of factors; regulations, economic booms, recessions, globalization and technological advancement. Due to these changes, organizations are continuously adopting new ... -
Factors Contributing to Juvenile Recidivism in Kenyan Prisons: the Case of Inmates of Kamiti Maximum Prison, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Rates of recidivism are an indication of the degree to which released inmates have been rehabilitated and the quality of correctional programs offered to inmates played a role in successful reintegration of prisoners back ... -
Impact of Terrorism on Africa Economic Performance: A Case Study of Kenya (2000 – 2016)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The 21st century is one characterized by more connectivity than at any other point in human history. Advancements in transport and communication over millennia has made human existence so interconnected and interdependent ...
