Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Adoption of E - Government by Medium Business Enterprises in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study set to carry out research on the adoption of e government among the medium business enterprises in Nairobi County. The need for the study was conceptualised due to the trend of research findings in most developing ... -
Semantic Analysis of Metaphors on Social Media
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study set out to look into the semantics of metaphors on social media. The main aim was to investigate domain mapping in nominal, predicative and sentential metaphors. It also sought to find out potential problems ... -
Influence of community participation on the implementation of donor funded health projects: a case of aids, population, and health integrated assistance Project in Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The participatory practice has not yet been cultured properly. Project information is hardly disseminated to a community. Besides, an effective evaluation system has not been fully institutionalized to capture the opinions ... -
Factors Influencing the Performance of Female Owned Enterprises: a Case of Businesses in the Central Business District of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to establish factors influencing business performance of female owned enterprises in Kenya. Women being the backbone of economies in developing countries and specifically in Kenya, play a significant ... -
Effect of currency derivatives on value of non-financial corporations in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Despite the rise in the uptake of currency derivatives by corporations worldwide, there is no consistent view on the effect that currency derivative has on the value to a non financial firm. Current events in the non ... -
The twin deficits hypothesis in east African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The twin deficits hypothesis asserts a positive relationship between current account balances and fiscal balances in an economy. Previous tests of the hypothesis have generated mixed findings. Some support the hypothesis ... -
Salesforce Motivation Programs and Performance of Distributors of East African Breweries Limited in Mount Kenya Region
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Managing the performance of employees, and eventually of organizations, is one of the most critical issues within the management sciences.Some key factors that affect the effectiveness of targets which are used to gauge ... -
The Influence of Alliance Management on the Competitiveness of Real Estate Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In a world where no advantages seem to be sustainable for long, prowess in managing alliances has become one of the main sources of competitive advantage that firms can develop. By aligning their operations with other ... -
Organizational related factors influencing waste management in kericho municipality, kericho county, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Waste management is a critical processing ensuring health of the public, aesthetic value, environmental sustainability and other environment reasons. Organizations that are tasked with waste management should be able to ... -
Effect of Dividend Policy on Shareholders’ Value for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research aimed at finding the consequence of financial decision in regard to dividend documentation on shareholders‟ value. The researcher used a descriptive study in carrying out the research. This research design ... -
Molecular identification and characterization of spiroplasma in anopheles arabiensis from Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are a devastating global health problem. Mosquitoes are amongst the most important vectors of human VBDs. Several measures have been put in place to manage and eliminate these vectors, however ... -
Effect Of Operations Improvement Practices On Organizational Competitiveness In Telecomunication Industry In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)In the telecommunication industry, various persuasive measures such as operations improvement must be offered by companies to encourage and switch them from their service provider (Hrủzová, 1999). This study is therefore ... -
Influence of Headteachers’ Leadership Styles on Teachers’ Job Commitment in Public Primary Schools in Machakos Subcounty, Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of headteachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools in Machakos sub county, Kenya. The study’s objectives sought to determine ... -
Factors Affecting Transport Infrastructure Accounting in County Governments: Case Study of Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Transport infrastructure is a critical ingredient in economic development at all levels of income. It supports personal well-being and economic growth. Transport infrastructure plays a role as a capital input into production ... -
Effect Of Management Accounting Practices On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Management Accounting has long been associated with giving management explanations for the intrinsic management functions, specifically in the manufacturing zone. This may have narrowed its utilization in the utilities ... -
Effect of Foreign Direct Investment on the Performance of the Real Estate Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the years the Kenyan economy has enjoyed several developments in terms of infrastructure and policies as well as experts relocating in Kenya and corporations interested in expanding operations in Kenya. Foreign Direct ... -
Influence Of Non Governmental Organisations Activities On Sustainability Of Communitiy Peace Projects In Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Project sustainability has been a great hindrance to the social-economic development of a community. The main reason as to why this has been the case is the failure by the project implementing organizations to consider ... -
The Joint Influence of Organisational Resources, External Stakeholders and Expansion Strategies on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Firm performance is at the heart of strategic management research. Performance related research seeks to answer questions such what causes inter-firm performance differences, why they behave the way they do and how they ... -
The Role of Public Diplomacy in Regional Integration a Case Study of Eac
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research aims at evaluating the role of public diplomacy in enhancing Regional Integration in the East African Community. The interest for this research is driven by the realization of the strategic role that public ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Access to Credit Among Youth in Rural Areas: a Case of Kimilili Constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Access to credit has grown tremendously in the last decade and so has been the focus on youth. Access to credit has been touted as one of the tools for economic growth. While most studies have focused on the urban youth, ...
