Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Supply chain integration and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The research design adopted in this study is the cross sectional research design reason being it focused on the supply chain integration and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. From the responses in the questionnaires ... -
Lean Supply Chain Management Practices and Business Performance of State Corporations in the Ministry of Health
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The general objective of this study was to assess lean supply chain management practices and their impact on business performance of state corporations in the Ministry of Health. This study adopted a descriptive research ... -
Perceived effect of technology on training delivery at Toyota Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Today’s organizational environment is characterized by constant changes that have been necessitated by technological growth, increase in competition, widespread together with growing level of unemployment and the diminishing ... -
Assessment of rational utilization of drugs in adult patients with chronic renal failure at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of systemically administered drugs profoundly change when the renal function is compromised. This necessitates appropriate choice of drugs and dosing in such patients to ... -
Influence of Building Information Modelling Adoption on Completion of Construction Projects: a Case of Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry is characterized by its fragmented, complex and multidisciplinary nature. Hence, the project completion is heavily pivoted on its effective collaboration among ... -
An investigation into the optimal combination of hybrid ventilation design (case study: contemporary office buildings in Nairobi)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-09)Passive and active ventilation modes have long been used to ventilate office buildings. However, active ventilation strategies have taken over, with many designers choosing to design fully glazed office towers to match ... -
Evaluation of African Eggplant Accessions for Phenotype Traits and Adaptation to Water Stress
(University of Nairobi, 2016)African eggplant is one of the indigenous vegetables with a great potential for improving food security and income generation among rural and urban resource-poor communities. However, its productivity is low partly due to ... -
Assessment of Quality of Data of the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (Kdhs)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Good quality of data is important in reaching inferences and conclusions that are accurate, reliable and valid. Before analyzing demographic data, it is essential to be familiar with whether the data is accurate and provides ... -
Effect of Intrinsic Rewards on Commitment of Employees at Kenya’s Fairmont Group of Hotels
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The global economy currently has a predominant competitive environment where companies spend considerable resources to ensure that their employees are motivated to contribute towards enhanced employee commitment. Employees ... -
Factors Affecting Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Siaya County, Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that set out to explore the factors affecting adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Siaya County. The study examined the various ... -
The Effects of Employee Layoffs Announcements on Stock Returns of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This paper deliberates on the effects of announcements of employee layoffs on short term stock price of firms listed at the NSE. These market responses to announcements of layoffs are as a result of investors’ perception ... -
Phonological Basis of Misspellings in the Written English of Nandi Students in Eldoret West District
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study focused on the common spelling errors that were made by learners who speak Nandi as a first language as they use English as a second language. The research sought to investigate whether phonology and orthography ... -
Relationship Between Voluntary Disclosures and Financial Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)A key avenue for management to communicate information relating to a company to stakeholders is through financial reporting and disclosures. Often, shareholders and other stakeholders rely on annual reports to make their ... -
Mielekeo Ya Jamiilugha Ya Kimaasai Kuhusu Kiswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Katika tasnifu hii, tumechunguza mielekeo ya jamiilugha ya Kimaasai kuhusu Kiswahili. Utafiti wenyewe umejikita katika kuchunguza masiala yanayosababisha lugha ya Kiswahili ambayo ni rasmi Kenya kutotumika katika diskosi ... -
Effects of Lease Financing on the Financial Performance of Companies Listed on Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)described from the choice of the company of leasing in relation to borrowing as well as obtaining the assets. Lease funding as portion of the financing decision of a firm is one of the substitutes to straight-up buying ... -
Factors That Lead to Successful Change Management at Steel Structures Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Change management is a crucial part of life and is usually a constant in most firms (Szamosi and Duxbury, 2002). For an organization to have a competitive advantage over its competitors, there is need to have effective ... -
Effects of Financing Strategies On operational Efficiency of Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Co-operatives in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the academic research was to investigate how the operational efficiency of Saccos licensed by SASRA in Nairobi County are influenced by their financing strategies. Though deposit taking Sacco contribute ... -
International Logistics Networks and Supply Chain Value Creation of Airlines in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Attributed to the expanding globalization of economic operations and fast advancement of ICT, organizations are looking to create and sort out vital, proficient and overall worldwide networks. This study sought to explore ... -
Influence of Digital Marketing Strategies on Performance of Cutflowers Exporting Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Digital marketing is one of the strategies used by firms for marketing communication and products promotion. Digital marketing contributes to the marketing mix by connecting with clients and creating leads to new business ... -
The Effect of Firm Size on Profitability of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Large banks are complex and diversified; they have different product lines and integrated services that enable them to be more efficient and to invest in huge investments that are risky and long-term in nature. Such firms ...
