Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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International Market Entry Strategies Used by Stantech Motors Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Domestic companies grapple with tough competition in their home markets leading them to adjust and look for international business opportunities. Normally, foreign direct investment (FDI) is preferred entry strategy for ... -
Relationship between cost efficiency and non-performing loans of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In third world countries, efficiency of the banking system is particularly vital because the banking organization serves as the central nerve for the total financial development in terms of economic growth. A large bulk ... -
Determinants of Innovation Strategies Among Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A crucial aspect in the success of firms is their capacity to innovate. This research intended to examine the topic of innovation, by examining the key determinants of innovation strategy in organization. Innovation as ... -
Determinants of foreign exchange inflows to Kenya; 1980-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Foreign aid is a post-world war II phenomenon that came about when western states had the notion that poor countries were in a low income equilibrium trap and needed to supplement their low income savings with foreign ... -
Factors That Influence The Implementation Of Strategies And Performance Of Public Research Institutions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Strategy execution is the practice of converting premeditated targets set into activities that are aimed at getting the desired targeted results. For a strategic plan to be said was successfully implemented, the end results ... -
Proper Inventorization of E-waste in Companies as an E-waste Management Strategy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)E-waste is considered to be growing faster than any other waste stream in the globe. While many countries have invested in recycling of e-waste, most of it ends up in dumpsites. For this reason, it is important for a ... -
A study on the effects of acute sleep deprivation on pulse pressure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Currently a great proportion of our population experiences sleep deprivation. There has been research carried out previously and depicted an increase in diastolic blood pressure due to sleep deprivation. This leads to ... -
Malinke Men’s Knowledge and Perceptions of Sexual Violence Against Women in Attecoube Municipality, Cote D’ivoire
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study set out to explore the Malinke men’s men knowledge and perceptions of sexual violence against women in Attecoube municipality, Cote d’Ivoire. Data were collected through the survey method, focus group discussions ... -
Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Styles On Students’ Discipline In Public Secondary Schools In Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of principals’ leadership styles on students’ discipline in public secondary schools in Kikuyu Sub County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the ... -
Analysing High Interest Rate Spreads: Empirical Evidence From The Kenyan Banking Sector
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Banking industry plays a crucial part in growth and development of an economy. Banks/financial institutions mobilize funds from depositors and channels them to borrowers for investment. Efficient banking industry is ... -
Influence of Stakeholders Involvement on Project Performance: a Case of Nema Automobile Emmission Control Project in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Stakeholder Involvement in project management plays a critical role in project performance. In Kenya, National Environmental Management Authority initiated Automobile Emission Control Project. This has involved a number ... -
Detection of Salmonella Species in Kenya Using 16s Rrna Pcr Coupled to High Resolution Melting Point Assay (Hrma).
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Salmonella species have been identified worldwide as a common cause of bacteremia among the immunocompromised individuals and infants where in severe cases it has proved fatal. Although various tests including culture and ... -
A Survey of Behavioral Perspective of Risk Taking in the Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya
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Terror Activities and Evolution of Kenya’s Foreign Policy: 1998-2015
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya has faced and continues to face terrorist attacks which have challenged the security apparatus. This study examines the evolving of Kenyan foreign policy in light of terror attacks between the periods of 1998 to 2015 ... -
Climate Change Negotiations: the Agency of the African States
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study investigates the impact of international negotiations on climate change with a focus on the role of Africa. Every year the UNFCCC convenes parties for international negotiations on climate change where agreements ... -
Settlements, Evictions and Their Effects: the Case of Residents of Kwa Vonza in Kitui County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The physical and socio-economic developments taking place in Kenya both in the pre and post devolution period are laudable. In rural areas, however these developments have displaced poor people who were eking livelihoods ... -
Challenges facing growth of small and medium enterprises owned by women in Kuria west sub-county, Migori county.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Most women in the SMEs are the sole bread winners of their families, having lost their husbands to either HIV/AIDS pandemic, drinking related illnesses or political violence. This leaves them with an uphill task of solely ... -
Influence Of Public Private Partnership Model On Completion Of Water Projects In Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Completion of the project is considered as a source of concern to both public and private sector clients. Project implementation varies among various options. In all the implementation options, various factors will play ... -
Adoption of Islamic Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Islamic banking has continued to gain ground in the Kenya banking sector with 2 banks operating as fully fledged shariah compliant commercial banks and 7 being prototype opening a window for Islamic banking products. The ... -
Influence of Manager’s Emotional Intelligence on Employee Job Satisfaction at the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Issues of emotional intelligence and job satisfaction cross all organizations. Studies done have however not addressed managers’ emotional intelligence on employees’ job satisfaction. It is the need to fill this gap in ...
