Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Comparative Skin Morphology and Wound Healing in Kenyan African Mole Rat Naked Mole Rat (Heterocephalus Glaber)
(University of Nairobi,Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, 2013)The skin lines the body surface and therefore is in direct contact with the immediate environment that an animal inhabits. As such, it is prone to injury. Interspecific differences may exist in the content and organization ... -
Adoption of Bee Farming as an Adaptation Strategy for Rainfall Variability Effects on Food Security Among the Vulnerable Communities in Kenya: Case of Kitui County
(University of NairobiDepartment of Geography and Environmental Studies, 2013)Bee farming has become a rewarding and enjoyable occupation with many benefits over other farming enterprises. Although beekeeping in Kenya has practised over the years, the introduction of the improved modern hives in ... -
An Assessment Of Employee Communication Strategies Used To Communicate To An Expansive Workforce In Public Universities: The Case Of The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)This study undertook to assess employee communication strategies used to address an expansive workforce in public universities using the University of Nairobi as a case of reference. The research findings reflected various ... -
A Comparative Study of State of Emergencies: Case Study's Kenya and Ethiopia
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Factors influencing brand loyalty amongst buyers of bata shoe company products in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Manufacturing companies can achieve greater competitive advantage by building and developing their own brand. A well known brand gives a company greater visibility in the market and potential customers are more willing ... -
Translation inadequecies in the English version of Kinjeketile
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages., 2013-11)This project investigated the inadequacies made by translators in translating literal texts with specific reference to the English Version of Kinjeketile and their effects on the target text. We investigated inadequacies ... -
Mtindo unavyoendeleza maudhui katika natala
(University of Nairobilinguistic and languages, 2013-11)Utafiti huu unahusu jinsi mtindo unavyoendeleza maudhui katika Natala (1997) ya Kithaka Wa Mberia. Tumeshughulikia vipengele vya kimtindo vya wahusika, matumizi ya lugha na maudhui katika ujenzi na uendelezaji wa ukombozi ... -
Information and Communication Technology and Organizational Resource Management in Kenya’s Real Estate Sector
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The main purpose of this study is to investigate information and communication technology and organizational resource management in Kenya’s real estate sector. Specific objective of the study includes, to establish the ... -
Attitude of Shop Floor Employees Toward Women Managers in Fuel Depots in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Shop floor employees are the backbone of all companies. Their existence and support lead to the survival of any organization. They play a very important role in the daily advancement and profitability of the same. The ... -
The Effect of Regulatory Control Changes on the Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Regulatory controls have a significant effect on the growth of the pension schemes. This means that pension regulatory controls lead to improved financial performance and growth of the individual pension schemes. This ... -
Strategies Adopted to Achieve a Sustainable Competitive Advantage by Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)A company must respond strategically to competition in order to achieve sustainable long-term profitability and a competitive advantage. This will involve the formulation and implementation of strategies that will be ... -
Implementation of Ict-based Strategy by East African Portland Cement Company Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the manner in which East African Portland Cement Company Limited (EAPCC) has gone about implementing an ICT based strategy. Also included in the purpose of the project ... -
A Survey of Performance Appraisal Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Ugunja District, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The study focused on a survey of performance appraisal practices in public secondary schools in Ugunja district, Kenya. In the study we realized that many cases where performance appraisal has been very biased and in ... -
Human Rights Issues in Somalia: a Critical Analysis, 1991-2012
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Diplomacy And International Studies., 2013)The overthrow of President SiyadBarre in 1991 marked a turning point in Somalipolitics, economy and society. After the ousting of Barre regime by the Rebel forces in 1991, turmoil, factional fighting, and anarchy ensued ... -
The Effect of Product Diversification on the Financial Performance of Micro Finance Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The main objectives of this study were to identify the types of diversification in the Kenyan microfinance market and how they relate to performance and to establish the effect of non interest based diversification on the ... -
Social media as a strategy for enhancing competitiveness among online SME's in Nairobi County, Kenya
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)Information technology has influenced the way in which business is conducted globally, resulting in, for example, a faster turnaround of products and production, smart products, and 24 hours of shopping around the world. ... -
The Effect of Insurance Agents in Insurance Penetration in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)The insurance industry in Kenya is characterized by a high rate of failure. It is also one of the fastest growing industries in Kenya regulated by a semi-autonomous regulator IRA setup in 2008.The industry has experienced ... -
Succession Planning Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Succession planning is a crucial activity for any organization that aspires to withstand the test of time. Employees are the most important asset for any organizations thus the need to retain them. However it is inevitable ... -
Strategy development in faith-based healthcare institutions in the Coast Region of Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in development and in community work cannot be gainsaid. Faith-based healthcare institutions (FBHIs) are a unique subgroup of FBOs that have unexplained commonalities with secular ... -
The Relationship Between Outsourcing and Organisational Performance in the Book Publishing Industry
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The highly competitive environment along with customers' demands for tailored products and services has forced companies to continuously evaluate, improve and reengineer their operations. The objective of the study was to ...
