Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Symbolism and imagery: an analysis of Bessie Bead's fictional works.
(Arts-Literature and linguistics, 1987)This thesis is entitled "Symbolism and Imagery: An analysis of Bessie Head's fictional works." It examines the following four titles, A Question of Power, When Rain Clouds Gather, Maru and selected short stories from ... -
A survey of the social accounting and reporting practices adopted by the mobile phone service providers in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-11)This study sought to determine the social accounting and reporting practices adopted by the mobile phone service provider firms in Kenya. This was achieved by obtaining and analyzing both primary and secondary data. ... -
A study of road corrugations
(University of NairobiDepartment of Engineering, 1985)Corrugation problem is a worldwide phenomenon encountered by the Engineers who deal with dynamical systems. The problem has mainly been observed in rolling contact surfaces of metals and in road surfaces. Some research ... -
Effects of financial risk management strategies on the performance of horticulture firms
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)Financial risk management can help horticulture firms to stabilize cash flows, reduce the risk of insolvency, manage taxes better, and focus more effectively on their primary businesses. Effective risk management allows ... -
A comparative analysis of verbal extensions in Kimbeere and Kiswahili.
(Arts, 1987)This work is based on the Natural Generative Grammar as posited by Hooper (1976). The theory is used to analyze verbal extensions in Kimbeere and Kiswahili. The first chapter gives a general introduction to the two ... -
Strategies for developing sustainable competitive advantage at glaxosmithkline Kenya limited.
(University Of Nairobi.School Of Business,, 2009)With the changing operating .environment, a more pronounced transformation of the business landscape lies ahead. Strategy becomes vital to the adaptation of the business to the changing business environment. ... -
Factors influencing investment in Kenya by multinational corporations (MNCS) in transport sector: the case of Rift Valley Railways (K) limited
(University of Nairobi.School of Business, 2009-10)Many researchers have carried out research studies in Multinational companies in various sectors operating in Kenya but no study has been carried out in Transport sector to establish the factors influencing investment in ... -
An investigation of strategies for competitive advantage and their effect on performance of tea processing companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-05)Organizations are dependent on the environment for inputs. and also for outputs. The environment provides them with opportunities as well as threats and the organization has to constantly align itself to forces in the ... -
A survey of budgetary practices in private/mission hospitals in Nairobi and its environs
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)The objective of the research was to examine the budgetary practices in Private/ Mission hospitals. The population of interest in this study was all Private/ Mission hospitals in Nairobi. The Kenya Medical Directory 2005 ... -
A survey of computer-based information systems security implemented by large private manufacturing companies in Kenya.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce, 2004)The need for computer-based information systems in manufacturing is now increasingly inevitable given that, the number of transactions is high, the customers are many and geographically widespread, and the volumes in terms ... -
Alex La Guma and his use of art in illuminating the South African situation
(Arts-Literature and linguistics, 1980)This thesis studies Alex La Guma's artistic contribution to the understanding of the problem of Apartheid and the effects it has on the people of South Africa. In its analysis, the thesis has tried to balance the appreciation ... -
A survey of benefits and challenges in electronic billing and payment in the Kenya Power And Lighting Company Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate through a survey the electronic billing and payment system at Kenya Power and Lighting Company. The basis of the problem regarding electronic billing and payment system that ... -
Job satisfaction among workers in church sponsored hospitals in Kenya. The case of selected hospitals in eastern province
(University of Nairobi.School of Business, 2009-09)The objectives of this study were to find out whether employees in Church sponsored Hospitals in Kenya are satisfied in their jobs or not and also 10 identify factors that influence job satisfaction among these ... -
A survey of the extent of implementation of integrated financial management information system (IFMIS) as a tool for sustainable financial management in government.
(of University of Nairobi.School of Bussiness, 2009)The study sought to determine whether IFMIS had been successfully implemented in Kenya. It was prompted by the fact that despite the government's commitment to implementing IFMIS as one of the key financial reforms, the ... -
The colonial state and the development of public libraries in Kenya prior to 1965
(1984)Public libraries are a part of the ideological apparatus of the state. The history of public libraries in Kenya is seen as essentially determined by political developments and as dependent on the growth and control of ... -
Harambee philosophy and the institutes of science and Technology: a case study of sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology
(University of NairobiFaculty of Education, 1984)This study examines the evolution of the philosophy and spirit of Harambee and how it has been used to establish and maintain Harambee Institutes of Science and Technology. Special attention is given to how these institutes ... -
Challenges of strategy implementation in the public sector in Kenya: the case of Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2009-11)This is a case study of Retirement benefits Authority (RBA). The Study investigates the challenges experienced in strategy implementation at RBA. The specific objectives of the study are to establish the challenges of ... -
Human resource procurement and retention strategies used by commercial banks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi.School of Business, 2009-10)In modem era of resource constraints, organizations must efficiently manage their activities by procuring and retaining the best of their employees and avoiding the employment of excess human capital in their operations. ... -
A quantitative analysis of the aspects of the size and shape variation of the East African stone bowls.
(Arts -History, 1988)This dissertation presents a Quantative study of some of the East African stone bowls. Objective included: (i) Examining the metric range of variation in bowl size and shape among the various stone bowl assemblages. (ii) ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by firms in the logistics industry in Kenya
(School of business,University of Nairobi, 2009)The changing global environment has led to more competition, increased product choice, increased customer demand, lower prices, product innovations and information technology. Companies face intense competition from ...
