Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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An Analysis of Firms Ownership Structure Before and After Listing at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The main objective of this study was to find out the ownership trend of listed by firms at the Nairobi securities exchange before and after listing considering the ownership structure. Specifically, this study examined ... -
Performance Contracting and Strategy Evaluation in State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT By design, performance contracts are intended to implement strategic plans of organizations. It is argued that, the results obtained from the performance contracts give the extent to which organizations strategic ... -
A Survey of Psychological Biases in Investors Decision Among Mba Students in School of Business University of Nairobi Kisumu Campus, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The purpose of this research was to determine the existence of psychological biases in investors' decision among investors in the University of Nairobi MBA students in school of business Kisumu campus. The major ... -
Health Information Seeking-behaviors Among Women Who Use the Internet; a Case Study of the Road Authorities in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Increasingly, more women are engaging in health information seeking via the internet. This is because the internet has emerged as a significant resource for women negotiating various health questions that arise in their ... -
Mobile Phone and Rural Livelihoods: Context, Level, Dimension of Use and Challenges Among Smallholder Farmers in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to investigate mobile phone and rural livelihoods; context, level, dimension of use and challenges among smallholder farmers in Machakos County, Kenya. It addressed the following ... -
A Study of the Adoption of New Media in Delivery of Services in Banking Sector, Kenya: a Case Study of Equity Banking Services
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Technological advancement has brought about fundamental impact III provision of banking services. It has transformed provision and delivery of services. This has led to a market situation in which the battle for ... -
Gender Disparities in Leadership in the Anglican Church, Diocese of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)According to the Laws of the Church of England, a woman can be ordained to lead in any seat in the Global Anglican Church. In Kenya though, the highest level of leadership that a female clergy has risen to is that of ... -
Cultural and Non-cultural Factors That Influence Consumption of Islamic Banking Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study sought to identify the cultural and non -cultural factors that influence consumption of Islamic banking services in Kenya. The study used descriptive cross-sectional survey that ... -
Forecasting Techniques, Operating Environment and Accuracy of Performance Forecasting for Large Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study explored the relationship among forecasting techniques, operating environment and APF in LMFs. Study objectives were to compare forecasting techniques in APF, identify performance measures influenced by the ... -
Challenges of Marketing Medical Services Offered by Major Private Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The primary purpose of the study was to find out the challenges of marketing medical services offered by major private hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya. The study reviewed historical background of marketing ... -
Determinants of Environmental Conservation Practices at Project Planning and Design in Kengen, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The overall objective of this research was to investigate the determinants of environmental conservation practices in project planning and design at Kengen, Kenya. The objectives of the ... -
An Assessment of the Influence of Life Skills Education on Reproductive Health Behavior of Adolescent Girls' in Public Schools in Kibera, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Adolescence is a very fundamental stage in life where emotional, physical and biological transformation takes place in preparation for future development of a girl. Throughout this period many young girls struggle ... -
Sociolinguistic change in Elmolo as a dying language
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-12)This study investigated the sociolinguistic status of the Elmolo language considering its apparent condition as a language threatened by death and extinction from the onslaught of the neighbouring dominant Samburu language. ... -
Potential of Open Data and Information in Enhancing Access, Quality and Accountability in Health Service Delivery at the Local Level in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was premised on the possibility to enhance health service delivery by understanding data and information needs, the channels to deliver both and the barriers to health service delivery ... -
Application of the Balanced Scorecard in Performance Management at Kenya Commercial Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Performance appraisal has existed for many years and has revolved largely around an annual review of the targets set at the beginning of the year and the actual achieved at the end of the year. Such appraisal has been ... -
A Critical Analysis of the Need for a Stronger Legal Framework to Regulate Bank Interest Rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This research paper sought to examine the regulatory framework in place to check interest rates charged by financial institutions on their borrowers. The paper looked into the laws in place to ensure ... -
Irrational Influence on Initial Public Offering Investment; a Survey of Siaya Institute of Technology Teachers (Kenya)
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-10)Societies are organized around the assumption that human beings are perfectly rational in their decision making process. The context in which people make decisions has a significant influence just as the choice itself. ... -
Compliance With the Tobacco Control Act, 2007 in Kenya:the Role of the Tobacco Control Board
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This study was carried out to assess the role played by the Tobacco Control Board in ensuring compliance to the Tobacco Control Act, 2007, in terms of creating awareness, ensuring enforcement and involvement of ... -
Determinants of Unmet Need for Contraception Among Hiv Positive Women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Kenya, with a high HIV prevalence rate for women (6.9%), stands a high risk for Mother to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. Efforts to prevent MTCT can focus on reducing the fertility level of HIV -positive women. The ... -
Restructuring Strategy and Performance of Major Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Organizations, depending on the nature of their businesses, structure, and size employ different strategies in order to achieve their desired level of output. The organization therefore must implement the right strategies ...
