Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The effectiveness of financial derivatives in managing foreign exchange exposure among commercial banks listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study was conducted with the aim of establishing the effectiveness of derivatives in managing foreign exchange exposure among commercial banks in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population ... -
Managing strategic change at geothermal development company in Kenya
(University Of NairobiSchool Of Business, 2013-11)Strategic change management is the process, tools and techniques to manage both micro and macro environment in an organization to achieve effective results in the long run. Strategy change is one of the components of ... -
Kenya and Yemen Relations: Trade and Security Implications
(University of Nairobi,The Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies, 2013)Kenya and Yemen relations date back when the Yemeni Arabs arrived in Kenya. The two countries benefit from each other’s warm and friendly relations. To illustrate this there are a large number of Kenyans who are working ... -
Cases of dyslexia in the reading ability of class seven children at the Thogoto Primary School in the Kikuyu District of Kenya
(Department Of Linguistics And Languages, 2013)This paper sought to investigate the reading ability of six class seven dyslexic children at the Thogoto Primary School in the Kikuyu district of Kenya. The aim was to establish the linguistic information that multilingual ... -
Contribution of area advisory councils in child Protection: case study of Kitui County, Kitui West District
(University of NairobiDepartment of sociology and social work, 2013-11)The Area Advisory Council has been in operation after the enforcement of the Children Act in March 2002. The overall objective of this study was to examine the contribution of Area Advisory Councils in child protection ... -
Restaurant Within the Central Business District in Nairobi County in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Organizations that do not respond to the changing environment demand or do not adapt to keep pace with the change; and even in some situations fail to anticipate change, are likely to suffer and become irrelevant. Whereas ... -
Perceived Factors Contributing to Employee Absenteeism at Kenya Ports Authority
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Absenteeism is a major problem faced by almost all employers of today. It places huge financial burdens on organizations and has a detrimental effect on productivity and performance. Although researchers have attempted ... -
Challenges Affecting Marketing of Insurance Services by Insurance Agencies in Nairobi Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The effective marketing effort of organization products increase market share, improve returns in the company’s efforts generally promote growth of insurance company .Insurance marketing is basically just the marketing of ... -
Mobile Phone Use on Artisanal Fishing Market Efficiency and Livelihood: a Case Study of Dunga Beach Kisumu
(University of NairobiSchool of Journalism, 2013-11)This project sought to assess and analyze satisfaction with mobile usage in artisanal fishing market efficiencies and improving livelihood. The study was basically a survey that used both qualitative and quantitative ... -
The impact of the location of export processing zones on the local communities: the case study of Athi River
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-06)Export Processing Zones (EPZs) not only have an impact on the domestic economy of host countries but also on the local communities where they are located. This study therefore set out to examine and investigate the impact ... -
The Relationship Between Donor Funding and Performance Contracting Score of State Owned Enterprises in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)One of the significant management reforms in the public service in recent times aimed at addressing the agency problem has been the introduction of performance contracts. Performance Contracting is part of broader public ... -
Mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This research was a study of mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy by commercial banks in Kenya. There are various reasons why mergers and acquisitions are applied by businesses in Kenya. Compared to its neighbors ... -
Portrayal of Women in Kenyan Television Advertisements
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013)This study is an assessment of the portrayal of women in television advertisements in Kenya. Specifically the study was interested in establishing if advertisers in Kenyan television use gender stereotypes in commercials. ... -
Corporate Strategy and Marketing of Products and Services at Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Banks offer a wide range of products and services to personal and business customers; some of these products and services such as bank account, guarantor-ship, and investment advisory are needed by an appreciable number ... -
State sovereignty and international criminal law: The case for Kenya and the ICC (2007 - 2012)
(Arts , University of Nairobi, 2013)The exercise of exclusive state sovereignty is generally the preserve of independent states. Since the end of the cold war, the world has experienced a gradual change in the notion of the exercise of state sovereignty ... -
Technology and Strategy Alignment in Managing Change at Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study sought to investigate technology and strategy alignment in managing at the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL). A case study design methodology was used. The study targeted five senior managers at the KPRL ... -
Impact of Central Bank Interventions on Foreign Exchange Rate Volatility in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This study explored the impact of central bank intervention on foreign exchange rate volatility in Kenya. The central banks have undertaken an unprecedented number of both coordinated and unilateral intervention operations ... -
Enterprise resource planning systems implementation strategies in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Enterprise resource planning systems integrate the organizations business functions allowing a smooth flow of information and interaction with all sections and by so doing allowing quick adjustments to opportunities and ... -
Strengthening EAC regional integration through citizen engagement: information dissemination strategy
(University of Nairobi,Department of International Studies, 2013)The study seeks to assess how information dissemination as a strategy can be used to strengthen EAC region integration process through citizen-engagement. The study explores the past and present EAC regional integration ... -
The Effect of Cross Cultural Management Practices on International Operations of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-09)The aim of this study was to establish the effect of cross cultural management practices on international operations in Kenya commercial bank limited. The study employed a case study research design since it was focusing ...
