Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Fish Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kenya: a Case of Hamisi Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Fish has always been an important source of protein in the human diet and on a global scale. This study therefore focuses on factors influencing fish production among small scale farmers of Hamisi sub – county, Vihiga ... -
Marketing practices and firm competitiveness of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was aimed in determining the influence of the marketing practices in the competitiveness of commercial Banks. The specific objectives were to identify the marketing practices adopted by commercial banks in Kenya, ... -
The Effect of Individual Behavioral Biases on Investment Choices at the Nairobi Securities Exchange: a Case of Kisumu County Investors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Behavioral finance assumes that investors are normal and have differing views regarding utility maximization. Thus, investors make decisions that are not fully rational based on their beliefs and preferences. This study ... -
Internationalization and Export Performance of Sme’s in Gikomba Market in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is strong empirical support for an association between characteristics of an SME‟s entrepreneur and internationalization, yet the impact of environmental perception remains relatively under explored. The study sought ... -
Investigation of the haemostatic effects of freeze dried extracts of selected Kenyan plants
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: “Hemorrhage is responsible for 30% to 40% of trauma mortality and accounts for almost 50% of the deaths occurring in the initial 24 hours following the traumatic incident”. The approach to “new drugs through ... -
Influence of Implementation of Conflict Management Strategies on Employees Performance: a Case of Kenya Power Company, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Conflict management strategies is marker for the variety of ways by which people handle grievances—standing up for what they consider to be right and against what they consider to be wrong. Conflict is not just about ... -
Influence Of Personal And Institutional Factors On Women Participation In Community Project Management In Kenya: The Case Of Community-Based Projects In Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Influence Of Personal And Institutional Factors On Women Participation In Community Project Management In Kenya: The Case Of Community-Based Projects In Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County -
Knowledge and practice on safe handling of cytotoxic drugs among health care workers at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cytotoxic drugs are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic. Improper handling and use of these drugs leads to occupational health hazards among workers in cancer management settings. No study has been published ... -
The Effect of Trade Finance on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of trade finance management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The research used a descriptive survey research design. The descriptive ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Firms ability to survive in a competitive business environment is be dependent upon their ability to formulate and implement appropriate strategies that differentiate the firm product offering with the competitors. As the ... -
Benchmarking And Operational Performance Of Kenya National Assembly
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Although benchmarking is considered a well-established evaluation tool, a number of researchers have questioned its effectiveness. There is no consensus about benchmarking classifications, how and why it is deployed and ... -
Competitive Strategies and Market Growth of Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Business growth strategies are approaches that can be used to increase the size of a business in terms of number of customers or their presence in the market place. The mainly appropriate business expansion strategies for ... -
A query system by use of internet of things to monitor water availability at water points in arid and semi-arid lands in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)At the end of 2011, an estimated 768 million people did not use an improved source for drinking-water. 84% of the people who don’t have access to improved water, live in rural areas, where they live principally through ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises in the Real Estate Sector Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The need for Small and Medium Enterprises to align their operational performance systems with their strategic goals has been a major concern for scholars. SMEs are greatly influenced by the environment in which they operate. ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Teacher Trainees in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges in the Lake Region, Kenya
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Factors Influencing Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Performance Appraisal In Public Secondary Schools In Imenti North Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing teachers’ attitudes towards performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya. Four research objectives guided the ... -
Experiences of Persons With Disabilities in the Utilization of the Economic Empowerment Fund in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Globally, evidence shows that Persons with Disabilities are at greater risk of poverty than people who do not have disabilities. The Government of Kenya in acknowledging this and similar concerns established the Economic ... -
Sustainable Procurement Strategies and Supply Chain Performance of Five-star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Sustainable procurement firms do minimize the external factors on the purchased products. The study sought to investigate the influence of sustainable procurement strategies on supply chain performance of five star hotels ... -
Determinants Of Implementation Of New Economic Partnership For Africa Development E-Schools Project In Western Kenya: A Case Of Selected National Secondary Schools
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)An e-school is a learning institution with basic digital equipment that is internet enabled to facilitate teaching. E-schools were introduced in selected Kenyan national secondary schools. However, the implementation of ...
