Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Effect of Risk Based Auditing on Financial Performance in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)Recent public interest in the management of resources in the public sector has reignited the need for risk based auditing. A risk based audit approach is designed to be used throughout the audit to efficiently and ... -
Factors contributing to the under-representation of women in managerial positions in the print media in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors contributing to the under-representation of women in managerial positions in print media houses in Kenya. Gender equality in places of work is paramount in ensuring ... -
The Size, Earnings and the Leverage of Agricultural Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)Financing viable business project is an issue that each and every financial manager poses to think seriously about to enable them carry it out in a way that will enable the firm maximize its return. This has therefore ... -
Turnaround strategies used at the national oil corporation of Kenya to improve performance
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)Turnarounds are organizational recoveries from declines. In its most severe form, this decline usually culminates in substantial losses that threaten the financial viability of the enterprise. In its mildest form, declining ... -
Factors hindering consumer adoption of internet banking in commercial banks in Kenya
(2014)In the face of rapid expansion of electronic payment (E-payment) systems throughout the developed and the developing world, Kenyan financial sector cannot remain an exception in expanding the use of the system (Gardachew, ... -
Budgetary Controls and Performance of Public Benefits Organizations in Kisumu County , Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Man y Public Benefit Organizations have emerged in Kisumu County, Kenya with an aim of offering solutions to the many problems being faced by the residents. Many managers of NGOs and other stakeholders do not appreciate ... -
Challenges of Implementing Human Resource Strategies in the Civil Service in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)HR strategy is concerned with contributions human resource strategies make to organizational effectiveness. HR Strategic practices enhance employee productivity. Integrating human resource practices into strategic planning ... -
Logistics Information Systems and Performance of International Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Humanitarian organizations play a large role in providing aid to people affected by disasters all over the world. Their operations largely rely on the logistics function to enable them deliver the goods, services and ... -
Code - Mixing and the Learning of English as a Second Language: a Study of Selected Primary Schools in Migori County-kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)Language plays an important role in the society and this leads to the study of code mixing as a sociolinguistic phenomenon. The research attempts to expose the patterns of language behaviour of primary school pupils in ... -
Foreign direct investment promotion strategies and performance of investment promotion agencies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The Kenyan government created Investment Promotion Agencies to assist in attraction and retention of FDI’s due to the negative FDI direction and decline in economic development. The slow economic growth and deteriorating ... -
Vitendo Usemi Na Ulinganifu Wa Maana Katika Tafsiri: Mifano Kutoka Tafsiri Za Kazi Mbili Teule Za Barbara Kimenye
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Huu utafiti ulihusu matumizi ya nadharia ya vitendo usemi kusuluhisha tatizo la ulinganifu katika tafsiri. Msisitizo ulitiliwa kwenye ngazi ya ilokusheni ambapo swali kuu lililoongoza utafiti wenyewe ni kutatokea nini ... -
The effect of agency banking on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)The banking business environment has changed and innovative technology has remained a key strategy for the banking sector to remain competitive. The banking fraternity has really transformed its financial operations ... -
Effect of abolition of primary education school fees on pupil participation and performance
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Since the inception of Free Primary Education (FPE), the Government has made significant investment in providing access to basic education through provision of capitation grants, infrastructure development, teacher ... -
Nafasi ya wanawake katika uhifadhi wa mazingira katika riwaya ya Nakuruto : mtazamo wa fasihi ya ufeministi wa kiekolojia
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Fasihi ya kiekolojia ni uwanja uliochipuka miaka ya 1970 na kuendelea miaka ya 1990 kuchanganua, kuchambua na kuhakiki kazi za kifasihi. Uwanja huu unalenga kuangazia fani na maudhui katika matawi ya fasihi kiekolojia ... -
The effects of men’s alcohol and drug abuse on women at household level in Mukuru slum of Embakasi, Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya, like in other countries, permeates every sphere of the society and threatens the very fabric of nationhood. Effective response to the challenge of drug abuse and mitigation of the ... -
Challenges of Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study sought to determine the challenges faced by commercial banks in Kenya in implementing corporate social responsibility strategies. The objectives of the study were; to establish the challenges commercial banks ... -
Branding as a competitive strategy the case of Mwea Basmati rice
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Melting Down the Borders to Reach the Frontiers” the Impact of the Yamoussoukro Decision on the Liberalisation of Air Transport in Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigates air transport liberalization in Africa. It notes that air transport liberalization in Africa is hinged on the 1988 Yamoussoukro Declaration and the 1999 Yamoussoukro Decision and focuses on the ... -
Determinants of effective budget implementation of donor Funded programmes: a case of ministry of agriculture, Livestock & fisheries Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)The budget is a standard against which the actual performance can be compared and measured. Budgets are used to communicate top management’s expectations to managers and employees. The budgeting process provides for ... -
An Analysis of Impolite Language Used by Matatu Conductors: a Case Study of Matatus Plying Route 32 From Nairobi City Centre to Dandora, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project presents the result of a linguistic study on the impolite language used by matatu conductors. The study is conducted within the framework of Politeness Theory with focus being on Culpeper‟s Impoliteness ...
