Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Access to Primary Education in Ifo Refugee Camp in Dadaab Refugee Complex, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to analyze key factors that influence access to primary education in northern Kenya. The study applied a descriptive survey design. The target population was 6 Education officials, 4 ... -
Supplier Base Rationalization Practices and Supply Chain Performance of Large Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project examines the relationship between supplier base rationalization practices and supply chain performance of large manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The research sought to establish the supply base rationalization ... -
Miguna Miguna and the Autobiography
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)In this project I have critically examined Miguna Miguna and the autobiography. I have interrogated how Miguna Miguna employed the autobiographical form in his personal narratives. I sought to examine the truth-value of ... -
Effect of Multiphase Queuing Systems on Service Quality at Radiant Group of Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Manufacturing and service organizations which directly interact with customers must confront a common phenomenon of queues or waiting lines. The basic characteristics of healthcare services means that queues cannot be ... -
Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Performance of Firms in Automotive Industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is about the relationship between Green Supply Chain Management Practices and firm performance among firms in the automotive industry. The study had two objectives: To establish the extent of Green Supply Chain ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Financial Performamnce of State Owned Commercial Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The environment in which the state owned commercial enterprises operate is not static; it is made up of radically changing internal and external behavior patterns. The aim of this study was to establish whether there is ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Services on Financial Performance of Small Medium and Enterprises in Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of the study sought to investigate the effect of microfinance services on financial performances of SMEs in Narok County. The study was guided by specific objectives as follows: to determine the significance ... -
The Effects of Unsecured Lending on Loan Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Commercial Banks have changed their approach and now the target is small savers who have been induced with unsecured personal loans which were the domain of Savings and credit cooperative societies. Currently, individuals ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is generally defined as capital flows resulting from the behavior of multinational companies while Economic Growth is defined as an increase in the production and consumption of goods and ... -
Use of Military Power: a Comparative Study of Democratic and Autocratic States
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The successful application of national power lies in determining and utilizing the most appropriate mix of the instruments of national power to achieve a desired outcome or end state. And the principal instruments of ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Telecommunications Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Good corporate governance is to help firms gain access to foreign capital and foreign companies tend to gain investment opportunities providing portfolio diversification opportunities. It is also viewed that with good ... -
Symbolism in the Abagusii Busaa Party Oral Poetry and Its Impact on the Community
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study examines dominant symbols in Abagusii busaa party oral poetry and their impact on the society. The Symbols features greatly in many songs and oral poetry and its contribution to the society has not been given ... -
The Effects of Financial Announcement Results on Share Returns and Volume of Shares Traded for Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The research objectives for the study were to determine the effects of financial results announcements on share returns and volume of shares traded for companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study used ... -
Effects of Foreign Exchange Risk on Firm Value of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign exchange risk constitutes one of the most common forms of risk that firms in the international arena encounter and, in recent years, the management of this risk has become one of the key factors in overall financial ... -
Culture and Investment Decisions at Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, Nairobi Office
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of this study was to find out the influence of culture on investment decisions by Norfund Nairobi office. „Culture‟ is a set of values, beliefs, rules and institutions held by a specific group of people. It is the ... -
The Effect of Initial Public Offering Pricing on the Long Run Stock Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The phenomenon of IPO pricing has long existed in the global stock market, although the magnitude of under pricing varies from country to country. Several academic researchers found in their studies that IPOs show ... -
Water Scarcity and Economic Productivity of Women: a Case Study of Kibauni Division, Machakos County.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Water is vital for life and a key catalyst to socio-economic development as well as maintenance of environmental integrity in any region. It is an essential resource for sustaining life as well as central to agriculture ... -
Factors Influencing Utilization of Agricultural Research Findings Among Rural Communities in Kenya: a Case Study of Yatta Division, Machakos County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Agriculture is the backbone of development of rural communities. Generally, agricultural research efforts aim at contributing to existing knowledge and improving the quality of life. Within the study area, most of ... -
The Effect of Online Tax System on Tax Compliance Among Small Taxpayers in East of Nairobi Tax District
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Objective of this study was to establish the effects of online filing system on tax compliance among small taxpayers in East of Nairobi tax District. The objective of the study was answered using three research questions ... -
Effect of Strategic Alliances on the Growth of Kenya Commercial Bank Group
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Intense competition in the marketplace is forcing banks to examine different ways by which they could enhance or retain their competitive edge. Strategic alliance is one such option through which a bank can leverage its ...
