Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Root Cause Analysis in Horticulture Exporting Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this research was to investigate the application of root cause analysis in the horticulture export industry in Kenya and explore the problem solving techniques used in the industry and hence give recommendations ... -
The Relationship Between Funding Structure and Financial Performance of Micro-finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study was carried out with the purpose of establishing the relationship between funding structure and financial performance of Microfinance institutions in Kenya. According to Hartarska (2005) microfinance is the ... -
Estimation of Fertility in Kenya Using the Projected Parity Progression Ratios: Evidence From 1999 and 2009 Censuses
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of this study was to analyze the fertility levels and trends in Kenya using the projected parity progression ratios. It sought to establish whether the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) computed from the projected ... -
Influence of Strategies Used by Inter-faith Network in the Promotion of Peace in Kenya: a Case of Isiolo Central Sub County in Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of strategies used by Isiolo Interfaith Network in the Promotion of Peace in Isiolo Central Sub County of Isiolo County. Four research objectives were formulated ... -
The effect of working capital management and profitability of retail stores in Migori county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Working capital management is said to be one of the most important factors for firms’ growth in terms of assets and profitability. It is considered to be one of the platforms that provide firms with the competitive edge. ... -
Intellectual Capital, Corporate Reputation, Corporate Culture and Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)The study focused on intellectual capital, corporate reputation, corporate culture and performance of firms listed on Nairobi Securities exchange. The literature shows that the combined effect of intellectual capital ... -
Competitive advantage and performance of real estate firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Competitive advantage is what sets an organization apart, its distinctive edge. That distinctive edge comes from the organization‟s core competencies, which might be in the form of organizational capabilities. The ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Liberalization and Price Stability in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)From the past literature, to liberalize the financial sector when inflation is high can lead to high interest rates and even higher inflation. Thereafter, when inflation is fought, a period of low inflation and high real ... -
Determinants of Issuance of Corporate Bonds by Listed Firms in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The main purpose of the study was to investigate th e determinants of corporate bonds issuance by listed firms in the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya. The study used both descriptive and quantitative research designs. ... -
Service Delivery Design Practices and Customer Satisfaction Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Consumers all over the world have become more quality conscious hence there has been an increased customer demand for higher quality service. The purpose of service design is to have processes that consistently deliver high ... -
Strategy Implementation at Standard Chartered Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategy implementation is a vital component of strategic management process in all organizations. However, transforming strategies into actions is a more complex and difficult task. Effective strategy implementation is ... -
Significance of Bank Assurance on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Bank assurance is one of the products offered by commercial banks under „Universal Banking‟. It is a combination of two words „bank‟ and „assurance‟ which refers to banks selling insurance products. Bank assurance ... -
Proximate Determinants of Fertility Among Poor and Non Poor Women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The general objective of the study was to examine the role of the proximate determinants of fertility inhibiting effects among the poor and non poor in Kenya over the period 2003 to 2008/09. It sought to determine ... -
Implementation of Electronic Document and Records Management System in the Public Sector: a Case Study of the Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research aimed at investigating the implementation of Electronic Document and Records Management System at The Ministry of Education Science and Technology (MoHEST). The specific objectives were: To establish whether ... -
Brand Internationalization Process: the Case of Ecolab
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is about the process followed by multinational enterprises in building their brands internationally and the challenges encountered in the undertaking. Today, a Brand is considered as a valuable asset for the ... -
Social Media and the New Customer Relationship Mana Gement Model: a Case of Safaricom
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Previous research reveals an increase in the use of the social media in business, but not much has been done, from the customer’s perspective, on the success of the use of these social networks in customer relations. ... -
The Relationship Between Organizational Learning and Performance of Christian Health Association of Kenya Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)With the increased competition, organization survival pressure and the dynamic, changing customer-oriented environment in the health sector, organizational Learning has been recognized as one of the important issues and ... -
Impact of Prison Reforms on Inmates’ Right to Health: a Case Study of Kamiti Maximum Security Prison
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study investigated the impact of prison reforms on inmates’ right to health. The study was based at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison. The main objectives of the research were; to assess the adequacy of health ... -
Factors Influencing a Company’s Choice of Social Media as a Communication Channel in Security Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)It is estimated that over 1 billion people in the world are currently engaged and active on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. These large numbers are inclusive of corporate organizations ... -
Supply Chain Risk Management Practices and Disruptions Control in Power Supply Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study sought to explore the supply chain risk management practices adopted by the power sector firms in Kenya and their effectiveness in disruptions control within the value chain. In order to satisfy the objectives ...
