Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Ethnicity and Proximate Determinants of Fertility in Malawi
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)This study set to find out the contribution of each of the principal proximate determinants of fertility to the total fertility rate from a national and a sub-group perspective. Four factors were examined and these were ... -
Stakeholders Perspectives of Developments and Strategies for Addressing Challenges Along the Northern Corridor in East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The Northern Corridor is fundamental to the logistics of the EAC region. Logistics has been defined as: the process of strategically managing the procurement, movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory ... -
Urban Youth and Entertainment Television in Kenya: a Survey of Youth in Universities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Majority of entertainment television programmes offered by local stations in the country target the youth. They are conceived by media managers with information from advertising and marketing research findings, executed ... -
Strategic Management Practices in Law Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Strategic management is the process by which a business enterprise determines its overall direction and what is important in conducting its business, what must be done to achieve that defined direction and how those ... -
The Effect of Agency Banking on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The twenty first century has been characterized by rapid growth and application of technology that entails innovative ways of doing business, in a way that enhances efficiency and effectiveness with reduced cost and ... -
Strategic Role of Branding in Building Competitive Advantage at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The primary purpose of the study was to assess the strategic role of branding in building competitive advantage at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited. The interviewees were the human resources manager, public relation manager, ... -
The Relationship Between Supply Chainmanagement Practices and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between supply chain management practices and performance of small and medium enterprises in Mombasa County. The objectives of the study were to determine the ... -
The Effects of Mul Tiplatform Delivery as an Element of Media Convergence on Media Content and Adherence to the Code of Conduct for the Practice Journalism-a Case Study of the Daily Nation Publication.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The study investigated the effects of multi-platform delivery as an element of media convergence on media content and adherence to the code of conduct for the practice of journalism in Kenya, a case study of the Daily ... -
The Effect of Information Technology Investment on the Financial Performance of Healthcare Facilities in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Information systems play an important strategic role and support the competitive strategy of the firms which affect the speed and flexibility of decision-making and make it easier to adapt to environmental conditions. ... -
Strategies Adopted by Dtm's to Position Themselves in a Regulated Micro Finance Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)Organizations can only adapt to changes in the macro-environment. Tney neither can change the environment nor stop it from changing. When fundamental, sometimes structural, economic, political and social change occurs, ... -
Factors That Influence the Implementation of World Class Manufacturing Techniques in Edible Oil Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The main objective of this study was to determine factors that influence the implementation of world class manufacturing techniques in edible oil industry in Kenya. To achieve this, specific objectives were to establish ... -
Change Management Practices at Senaca East Africa Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Effective organizations are organic entities that have to constantly change in response to their environment to ensure their survival. A firm's ability to seek and maintain competitive advantage rests on its ability to ... -
Employee Perception of the Relationship Between Motivation and Employee Performance at Finlay's Horticulture (K) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In modem world of globalization the workplace realities of (yesterday) past organizations no longer exists. It is matter of past and needs to be revised carefully. It is important for the organizations to meet and introduce ... -
Compliance of Slaughterhouses to Environmental Regulations: a Case Study of Dagoretti Market Abattoirs, Kikuyu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-10)Dagoretti abattoirs have previously been accused of polluting the environment within Dagoretti Market and especially the Kabuthi River by disposing sludge which promotes water pollution and eutrophication. This reduces ... -
Effects of Social Media on Content of Local Television Programs in Kenya: a Case Study of Citizen Tv's Gospel Sunday Show
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The dream of every media house is to make profits and have as many viewers and listeners as possible. This can only be achieved when they tailor their programs to be more engaging hence get more viewers and listeners. ... -
Effectiveness of the Women's Enterprise Fund in Improving the Livelihoods of Women Groups in Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County
(Universty of Nairobi, 2013-11)The Women's Enterprise Fund (WEF) was created by the Government to assist women entrepreneurs with micro credit to boost their enterprises and also create more opportunities for self-employment in the informal sector. ... -
Internationalization of Indigenous Kenya Commercial Banks Within Eastern Africa: a Survey of Selected Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2013)In Kenya there are currently 43 commercial banks and one mortgage financial institution. Out of these banks 31 are owned by indigenous Kenyans while the rest are foreignowned. Of the 31 indigenous banks only five have ... -
Determinants of Financial Sustainability of Water Companies in Nyeri County.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)The unique potential of water companies to reduce poverty and sustain itself can easily be lost if they are not committed to continue extending services to the low-income households on a long term basis. The objective ... -
Factors Influencing Adolescent Fertility in Kenya and Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Adolescent fertility is a major health concern because it is associated with higher morbidity and mortality for both the mother and child. Early childbearing shapes the mother and her child's opportunities, their subsequent ... -
The Effect of the of Working Capital Management on the Shareholder's Value
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to establish effect of the of working capital management on the shareholder's value, case study being the Nairobi Stock Exchange. In particular, specific objectives were to evaluate the ...
