Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The effects of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund on the promotion of international trade in Kenya: a case of youth groups in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013-11)This study sought to examine the effectiveness of the Youth Enterprise Development Fund on the promotion of Kenya’s international trade through the operations of its beneficiaries in Nairobi County. The Fund aims to ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Competitive Advantage by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to operating a business in a manner that accounts for the social and environmental impact created by the business. Strategic decisions of large companies involve social as ... -
Challenges of Import Logistics Outsourcing by Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Outsourcing is in great demand in most companies due to the tremendous structural changes that have resulted to shrinking budgets, shrinking in house staff and downsizing. The option to transfer all or part of a company’s ... -
Strategy Implementation Process in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Implementing strategies successfully is vital for any organization, either public or private. Without implementation, even the most superior strategy is useless. The banking environment in Kenya has undergone ... -
The Role of Media Diplomacy in Fostering Regional Integration Within the East African Community
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013-11)The countries of the EAC have a long history of working together. The media is an increasingly strong channel which interconnects the world. The media serves to develop opinions both at home and abroad. The power of the ... -
Effects of Foreign Exchange Rate Determinants on the Profitability of Forex Bureaus in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The aim of this study was to establish the effects of foreign exchange rate determinants on the profitability of forex bureaus. The exchange rates in Kenya have been fluctuating over the last few years with a ... -
Operations Strategies Adopted by Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)This study sought to bring out agility issues related to operations strategies adopted by humanitarian organizations in Kenya. Key among these issues focused on how humanitarian organizations adopt critical operational ... -
Relationship Between the Central Bank of Kenya Rate and the Nairobi Securities All Share Index
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)This research study set out to examine whether a relationship between the Central Bank Rate and the Nairobi All Share Index exists. It used data collected over the period 2008 to 2013 which was collected from the ... -
The Perception of Emergency Medical Services by Passengers of Selected Routes in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The objective of the study was to establish the perception of emergency medical services by passengers of selected routes in Nairobi Central Business District. The study used the descriptive research design. The population ... -
The Role and Impact of Aid in the Delivery of Prevention of Torture in Civil Society Organizations in Kenya – a Case Study of Independent Medico Legal Unit (Imlu)
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013-10)Torture is defined by the Convention against Torture act, as an act which causes severe pain mentally or physically with an aim of achieving some information or a confession or punishment or for intimidation. Torture is ... -
Enterprise Resource Planning Readiness at Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The study focuses on the ERP System readiness at KTDA limited. It sought to assess the extent of readiness, challenges to readiness and indicators of ERP readiness at Kenya Tea Development Agency limited because past ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Agricultural Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The financing decision is one of the most important roles played by a modern financial manager as they determine value of a firm. Managers strive to maintain capital structure that maximizes the shareholders wealth while ... -
Effectiveness of Training Interventions and Organizational Characteristics on Territory Sales Managers’ Performance at Airtel Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)A number of organizations including Airtel Kenya invest in resources for training their employees, more so the Territory Sales Managers because of several perceived benefits; increase in morale which results in increased ... -
Response Strategies Adopted by Central Depository and Settlement Corporation of Kenya Limited to Environmental Challenges
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-09)The objective of the study was to identify environmental challenges facing Central Depository and the response strategies adopted by Central Depository to these challenges. This was a case study of Central Depository and ... -
Role of microfinance institutions in financial deepening in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Micro finance continues to play a significant role in the lives of the poor in Kenya by responding to their needs, concerns and voices by providing easy access of financial services. Microfinance is seen as a solution to ... -
Effect of Joint Liability Lending Models on Loan Repayments Among Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-07)The objective of this study was to establish the effect of joint liability (group) lending model effect on loan repayment rates among microfinance institutions in Kenya. Microfinance program is an effort to reduce poverty ... -
The Relationship Between Credit Referencing and the Level of Non - Performing Loans of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The concept of credit referencing was introduced in Kenya by the Central Bank in February 2009 as one way of providing vital information for credit assessment in an attempt to reduce incidences of loan default ... -
Implementation Strategies Adopted by Public Roads Agencies for Enhancing Durability of Road Networks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The concept of strategy implementation has attracted much less attention in strategic and organization research, than strategy formulation and strategic planning. According to Alexander (2008), strategy implementation ... -
Sports in Cross Border Cattle Rustling Conflict Management: the Case of Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Diplomacy And International Studies, 2013)Sport has been a unifying factor amongst peoples of different races, culture, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Sport therefore has been very instrumental in cultivating peace in conflict regions if well utilized. ... -
A Survey of Competency Based Recruitment and Selection Practices Adopted by Registered Hospitals in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The current Human Resource for Health (HRH) challenges include inadequate and inequitable distribution of health workers; high turnover; weak Human Resource Development, planning, management and Human Resource for Health ...
