Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of risk based audit on financial performance of deposit taking microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of the study is to trace theeffect of risk-based audit on financial performance of DTMFIs in Kenya. Correlation research design was adopted in the investigation in which quantity data was collected and analysed ... -
Impact of election conflicts in Africa: a case study of Kenya’s post election violence recovery, 2000 – 2012
(University of Nairobi,Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies,, 2013-09)The study examined the impact of election conflicts in Africa, focusing on Kenya’s post election violence and recovery in the period between 2000 - 2012. The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods to collect ... -
Lean Management Practices Employed in Manufacturing Operations: a Case of Food Manufacturing Companies in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which firms employ lean management practices in manufacturing operations especially food manufacturing firms in Nairobi and establish the impact of lean management ... -
Assessing China’s activities in the construction and infrastructure sectors and their impact on the Kenyan Economy
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013-11)Through literature review and interviews the research sought to establish whether or not the activities of China in Kenya are beneficial to the Kenyan economy. The research established that China’s activities in Kenya ... -
Nafasi na utambulisho wa mwanamke katika natala na kifo kisimani
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 2013-10)Madhumuni katika utafiti wetu yalikuwa ni; kwanza kuchunguza taswira chanya ambazo mwandishi anaangazia kumhusu mwanamke katika Natala na Kifo Kisimani. Pia, tulichunguza changamoto zinazokabili mwanamke katika harakati ... -
Factors affecting strategy implementation process: The case of pharmaceutical distributors within Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)To achieve greater business performance and profitability, every business must seek to understand and act upon factors both internal and external affecting strategy implementation process. This research was undertaken ... -
Violent Conflicts over Natural Resources in the Great Lakes Region
(Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies,, 2013)Africa‘s Great Lakes Region has recently experienced political strife, violent conflicts and population displacements with severe humanitarian consequences. While these events have clearly revolved around political struggles ... -
Perceived Factors Affecting The Effectiveness Of Performance Appraisal At The Teachers’ Service Commission
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)A study was carried out to establish the perceived factors affecting the effectiveness of performance appraisal at the Teachers Service Commission. The study involved a descriptive survey of the TSC and a total of 50 ... -
Carving The Nation Of East Africa: An In-depth Survey Of The Role Of The East African Legislative Assembly
(School of law,, 2011-09)Due to institutional and policy impediments, the East African Legislative Assembly (hereinafter referred to as “EALA”) remains ill equipped to drive the much anticipated process of integration of East Africa. The Treaty ... -
Young Adults’ Literature As A Tool Of Change In The Lives Of Young Kenyans: A Case Study Of Never Say Never By Anthony Mugo And The Delegate By Edward Mwangi.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Linguistics and Languages, 2013)This study examines how two writers,Anthony Mugo in Never Say Never and Edward Mwangi in The Delegate have presented the challenges of young adults in the contemporary Kenyan society. Through use of characters that the ... -
Organizational Learning and Operational Performance in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-10)The aim of the study was to determine organizational learning and operational performance in commercial banks in Kenya. The study was anchored on three specific objectives which were to determine the scope of organizational ... -
Relationship Between Talent Management And Employee Retention In Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study was motivated by the need to fill this gap in knowledge as far as the relationship between talent management and employee retention in the banking industry is concerned. The objective of the study was to ... -
Relationship between financial literacy and Entrepreneurial Success in Nairobi County Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Kenya is an entrepreneurial country and the SME sector is one of the key drivers of Kenyan economy. Majority of Kenyans whether educated or not want to be entrepreneurs by engaging in various business activities ranging ... -
Employee factors and perceived service quality in the Hotel industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Customer satisfaction in services involves a customer‘s comparison of expected service quality and perceived service quality. Perceived service quality by the customer is not necessarily the same as the quality of service ... -
Entry strategies used by Mater Group of Hospitals in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The establishment of hospitals has generally taken a long time, and very few have attained a strong position on foreign markets. In many countries, the pace of change in hospitality industry is dramatic. Frequently reported ... -
The effects of globalization on Equity Bank in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)As international business developed many firms became successful and together international developments in science and technology brought about globalization. The drivers of globalization are Political; Technological; ... -
Factors influencing choice of unrelated diversification strategies in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)The objective of the study was to determine the factors influencing choice of unrelated diversification strategies in the insurance industry in Kenya. The research design adopted by the study was a survey of insurance ... -
Determinants of Machakos County manufacturing sector Competitiveness and applicability of porter’s Diamond model
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Assessing a country‘s competitiveness and devising policies to enhance competitiveness have become officially institutionalized tasks at both national and regional levels. This study was designed to establish the determinants ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)Strategy implementation is an emerging area of study, and not much has been researched on it. Prior studies have been mostly concentrated on the strategy development process. A good strategy and good strategy implementation ... -
The relationship between regulation and financial performance of rwanda Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013)The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between Regulation and Financial Performance of commercial banks in Rwanda. The study had three specific objectives of establishing how capital requirement ...
