Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The Influence of Knowledge Management on Perceived Performance of Commercial Banks in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study sought to determine the strategies adopted by Mhasibu Investment Company in order to achieve competitive advantage. The specific objectives were to determine the strategies that were adopted by the company and ... -
Examining the Use of Social Media in Public Relations Practice in the Kenyan Government: a Case of Immigration Department
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine the use of social media in public relations practice in the Kenyan government, a case of Immigration Department. To achieve this, its objectives were; to analyze the modes of social ... -
Effect of Agency Costs on the Portfolio Returns of Mutual Funds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this study was to determine the effect of agency costs on portfolio returns of mutual funds in Kenya. The study applied descriptive research design on a target population of 86 mutual funds in Kenya within ... -
The Effects Of Technology On Marketing Strategies Adopted By Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The impact of technology on marketing has become noticeable over the years. For an organization information is the most precious of modern corporate resources and its exploitation the key to competitive survival, the ... -
Analysis of communication channels used in the Educational book publishing industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study sought to investigate communication channels used in the educational book publishing industry. The objectives guiding this study were: To find out communication channels used by school textbook publishing firms ... -
Examining Trans-national Security Challenges: a Case Study of International Human Trafficking in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Human trafficking is a growing menace in Africa targeting developing countries for the benefits of the few perpetrators of the crime and countries of destination often developed nations. The crime against humanity has ... -
Determinants of Health Insurance Uptake Among Women in Kenya: an Application of Discriminant Analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The current high utilization of out of pocket payments by a majority of Kenyans to settle their medical bills has continued to ensure that the poor and the vulnerable in the society cannot access essential health care ... -
Key Account Management and Brand Performance of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Key Account Management is the frequent running of the business to business relationship between sellers/providers and their customers. Brand performance on the other hand is the desirability and profitability in a brand – ... -
Political Patronage on the Operationalisation of Public Procurement Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The overall objective of this study was to investigate the influence of political patronage on the workings and delivery of the Public Procurement Law in Kenya. Literature reviewed illustrates that achievements have so far ... -
Assessing Factors That Influence Europe’s Response to the Emergent Refugee Crisis.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of the study was to assess the factors that have influenced Europe‟s response to the emergent refugee crisis. The study was guided by the following research objectives; To evaluate the causes of the Refugee ... -
Tax Disputes Resolution in Kenya: Viability of Including Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study evaluates ADR as a potential alternative for resolving tax disputes in Kenya. It traces the historical development of tax disputes resolution approaches since independence and considers their shortcomings in ... -
Factors Influencing Innovative Value Creation of Milled Rice by Agro Processors Within the Rice Value Chain in Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Firms must innovate in order to enhance the value of their processes with ultimate aim of generating affordable competitive products for the market. The challenge of producing consumer products that are safe from a health ... -
Community Service Orders as Alternative to Imprisonment in Kenya: the Case of Kibera Probation Office
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Community Service Orders was introduced in Kenya by the community Service Orders Act No.10/1998. The study attempted to establish the use of community service Orders as an alternative to imprisonment in Kenya, and more ... -
Extent of Adoption of Best Human Resource Management Practices in Private Secondary Schools in Kisumu East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Human resource management practices are instrumental in helping organisations achieve their objectives and enhance productivity. Human resource management practices are functional activities and strategic plans that ... -
Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of the Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this research project was to establish the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of the companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange. It is assumed that mergers and ... -
The Effect of Earnings Management on Financial Performance of Quoted Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main objective of this research study was to establish the relationship between earnings management and financial performance of companies listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study adopted a descriptive research ... -
Adapting to climate change in Kenya. A case study of Ndeiya division, Kiambu county
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Over the years, climate change has been taking place and is presently a reality that has hit hard all spheres of development. In Kenya Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) that accounts for an exceeding eighty percent of the ... -
Business Process Re-engineering and Organizational Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The business environment is constantly changing and so it is imperative that organizations adapt to changes that can support its survival and prosperity (Johnsons and Scholes, 2008). The core outcomes of BPR activities are ... -
Millennial Consumer Perception Towards Mobile Marketing in Nairobi Central Business District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Increased time spent on smartphones amongst millennials and the decreased time spent watching television is a marketing game changer. Marketers are now exploring the use of mobile marketing which guarantees a higher, ... -
Media Censorship in the Devolved System of Governance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
