Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Factors Influencing Unskilled Delivery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Maternal deaths are still a big problem in the developing nations when compared to the developed world, at 437 deaths and 12 deaths per 100,000 live births respectively (PRB, 2016). Kenya has had no substantial reduction ... -
Strategies Adopted by Foreign Companies in Kenya to Gain Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations both in the developed and developed countries are constantly being faced by threats and challenges that pose a threat to their sustainability. Particularly, the foreign companies operating in new have a greater ... -
The Role of Kenya’s Private Sector in Disaster Preparedness and Management: a Case Study of Ufundi Sacco
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Disaster preparedness and management is always a vital role in private sectors across the world. The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of Kenya‟s private sector in disaster preparedness and management with ... -
The Effects of Internal Audit Quality on Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Internal auditing is a vital aspect of all organizations for the efficient and effective management of resources, addition of value and improvement of operations for them to realize their financial goals. The internal audit ... -
The Effects of Pension Funds Investments on Stock Market Returns at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Pension Funds are among the major institutions that invest in Kenya and all over the world. Pension fund investments provide long-term financing to domestic markets and governments as pension savings are long-term (Raddatz ... -
Perception of Employees on the Influence of International Human Resource Management Policies on the Performance of Coca-cola Company Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)To balance between losing a business and a loss in a business is sometime challenging and especially on leading business. Adverse selection is a key aspect by management. It requires good understanding to ensure that ... -
Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Implementation at Britam Asset Managers Kenya Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategy implementation is made up of four elements including: identification of the general strategic objectives, formulation of specific plans, resource allocation, budgeting and monitoring and control procedures. It ... -
Effects of Financial Literacy on Retirement Saving Among Pensioners in Nyahururu Town-Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Financial literacy is the capability to make cognizant decisions and to consider effective choices concerning the usage and management of cash. Financial literacy is important for retirement saving. The retirees are faced ... -
Perceived Influence of Information and Communication Technology Adoption on Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Emuhaya Sub-county, Vihiga County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Integration and infusion of ICT into teaching and learning process is increasingly rising in many learning institutions. There is enough evidence that incorporation of ICTs in the delivery of the curriculum has a significant ... -
Effects of Access to Credit on Financial Performance of Small and Meduim Enterprises in Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)SMEs have been perceived as being extraordinary supporters of the Kenyan economy offering both stage and employment for inventive thoughts. They shape a bigger level of the organizations that work in Kenya when contrasted ... -
Perceived Effectiveness of Human Resource Information System at Kenya Breweries Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The introduction of technology has been seen to increase organizational efficiency and effectiveness resulting in better organizational performance. Due to the fact that proper management of human resources has a positive ... -
An Investigation On The Use Of Digital Advocacy By Non-Governmental Organizations Serving Refugees In Dadaab
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate the impact of digital advocacy by nonprofit organizations serving refugees in Dadaab. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the extent to which NGOs in ... -
Total Quality Management and Operational Performance of Public Health Facilities in Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The implementation of Total Quality Management in healthcare is aimed at creating a quality system that improves an organization’s performance. A quality system can be defined as processes, procedures, responsibilities, ... -
Investements in Longterm Assets and Financial Performance of Listed Cement Producing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Firms in the cement industries are engaged in processes that convert limestone to cement. This requires investments in capital goods like plant and equipment to carry out activities to deliver finished goods. On the other ... -
Strategic Responses Adopted by Kcb Bank Kenya Ltd Towards Small and Micro Enterprises to Gain Competitive Advantage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)There is a notable growth and development of the banking industry in terms of revenues, deposits, as well as the profits; a move that has brought about increased competition. This project investigated the strategic responses ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices at Abdul Mullick Associates Limited Consulting Engineers, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The turbulence in the external environment in this fast changing world forces organizations to engage in strategic changes in a bid to align itself with the external environment. Organizations alter their business ... -
Relationship Between Investment and Solvency Margins of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Investment is the commitment of a person’s fund to derive future income in the form of income, dividend premium, pension benefit, or appreciation, in the value of their capital. Most institutional investors around the globe ... -
Social Media Marketing, Challenges and Performance of Startup Companies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to establish the influence of social media marketing on the performance of startup companies in Nairobi, Kenya. The main objectives were: to determine the most widely used social media tools by Startup ... -
Influence of Strategy in the Relationship Between the Operating Environment and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The ability of organizations to survive and perform well in a turbulent business environment depends on their ability to formulate and implement good strategies. Competition in the commercial banking industry has intensified ...
