Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A comparative study of stock management in building maintenance management within Nairobi area
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1988)This study constitutes a comparative study of stock management in building maintenance management wi thi n the Nairobi AI-ea' of Kenya . The study has investigated the role played by materials in the building maintenance ... -
A study to determine whether and how value management is applied in the construction industry of Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2008)The main purpose of this study was to establish whether and how value management is applied in the Kenyan construction industry. Value management/engineering is a creative organized approach aiming at optimizing cost ... -
Structural performance of brick walls and timber roofs of Kamba rural buildings a case study of Wote location in Makueni District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 2000)The structural performance of any wall or roof is influenced by various factors, but most important is the choice of material, workmanship and loading systems to be employed. The choice does affect and influence all other ... -
Influence of Employer-employee relations on Job satisfaction
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An investigation into the extent to which the contractors Fulfill the construction laws at the construction sites. case study: Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Real Estate and Construction Management, 2008)This study sought to evaluate the extent to which contractors fulfill construction laws at the construction sites. This included establishing whether and to what extent do the contractors abide to the rules and regulations ... -
Media coverage of the constitution review stalemate: a content analysis of the mainstream print media in Kenya
(The School Of Journalism, University Of Nairobi, 2001-10)This research paper analyses the manner in which the four main daily newspapers in Kenya covered the stalemate period in the constitution review process. It uses content analysis to study the period between December 19, ... -
Pattern of coverage of harmful cosmetics after the ban by the Kenya Bureau of Standards: a content analysis by The Daily Nation and The East African Standard
(University of NairobiThe School Of Journalism, University Of Nairobi, 2001-10)This study examines how the Daily Nation and East African Standard Newspapers covered the ban of harmful cosmetics by Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) - an issue of public concern. Content analysis was carried out using ... -
Drug abuse among youth in Kenya and their attitudes towards community interventions
(University of NairobiDepartment of Education Management, university of Nairobi, 2006)The purpose of this study is to find out how the attitudes of young people can influence the success of community interventions aimed at curbing drug abuse. This study will assess the attitudes of youth towards existing ... -
The Somali conflict and its security implications to the horn of Africa Between 1990 and 2004.
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Science, 2005)This paper is set to analyze Somalia as a collapsed state between 1990 and 2004 and explore the protracted conflict situation despite diverse conflict management efforts in the relatively homogeneous community. The Somali ... -
An analysis of performance appraisal system: a case study of Electoral Commission of Kenya, Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty Of External Studies, University of Nairobi, 2003-11)The study was about performance appraisal at the Electoral Commission 0 f Kenya. It was carried out at the headquarters in Nairobi. The target group was 60 employees but the study managed to get response from 38 employees ... -
Content analysis of the coverage of foreign news in Kenya's print media. a comparative study of the Daily Nation and the East African Standard.
(University of NairobiThe School Of Journalism, University Of Nairobi, 2002-10)This research is an analysis of foreign news content in the Kenyan print media. It uses content analysis to study the period, August 1st 2002 to August '3 Ist 2002 It is both a quantitative and qualitative study. There ... -
Major factors that lead to uncontrolled development; a case study of house extensions n Buru buru Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Planning, 1998)Urban centres are areas of interacting systems, namely the activity system, the land development and the environmental system. This interaction results to, various forms of land use with their resulting impact on the ... -
A critical analysis of the causes of international terrorism. A case study of Kenya’s responses 1998- 2006
(University of Nairobicollege of humanities and social science, 2007)Past and recent international terrorist attacks have been focused on the west, their allies and interests. This paper examines the genesis of international terrorism, its links, if any with religion, psychological make-ups, ... -
Portrayal of women in The Daily Nation's Saturday Magazine
(University of NairobiThe School Of Journalism, University Of Nairobi, 2002-10)This research project delves into the 'sensitive' issues of gender (im)balance prevalent in our society, and particularly as it is handled by a section of the mainstream media. It is a response to the call for affirmative ... -
The potential of internet -supported collaboration in construction projects in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 2002)The use of Information and Communication Technologies (lCTs) in the construction industry is rapidly gaining popularity. The industry has already turned to ICTs in its quest for higher levels of efficiency during both ... -
A critical analysis of post cold war emerging dimensions of security
(University of NairobiInstitute Of Diplomacy And International studies, University Of Nairobi, 2008-09)The main purpose of this study is to investigate the societal dimensions of security in Kenya. In achieving this objective, the study has examined the debates relating to the concept of security. The study acknowledges ... -
The management of public sector construction projects in Kenya : a systems and contingency approach
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 1984)This report sets out to explore the possibility of extending systems and contingency theory of organization into the management of construction process for a public sector building project in Kenya with a view to identifying ... -
The Rwandan genocide and its effects on the Great Lakes
(University of NairobiCollege of humanities and social science, 2007)Internal conflicts including genocide have been known to have significant regional and international dimensions. However, little effort has been paid in addressing their causes in order to remedy their future occurrence. ... -
An Application of Life Cycle Costing Technique to the Construction Industry in Kenya With Particular Reference to Roof Covering Materials. A Case Study of Nairobi Railways Buildings
(University of NairobiDepartment of Land Development, 1987)There is evidence that large numbers of buildings do not achieve the level of performance intended by designers and the client. In many cases short-comings appear as defects of either design, materials or workmanship ... -
Relationship between training and employee performance in organizations in Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human resourse Management, university of Nairobi, 2007)This project paper sought to find out the relationship between training and employee performance in organizations in Kenya: case study of the College of Biological and Physical Sciences-University of Nairobi. It sought ...
