Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Vulnerability of Schools in Urban Informal Settlements to Hazards and Disasters: a Case Study of Nairobi’s Mukuru Kwa Njenga Informal Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Informal settlements in urban areas around the world are usually faced with a number of environmental hazards largely due to the very high population densities characterising these areas. Some of the environmental hazards ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Irrigation Projects in Kibwezi Sub-county, Makueni County-kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to establish the factors influencing sustainability of irrigation projects in Kibwezi Sub County. Irrigation in Kibwezi Sub County is very crucial economic activity for the provision of food to the inhabitant ... -
Best-value Procurement Strategies and Supply Chain Performance of Large-scale Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study sought to determine the influence of best-value procurement strategies on the supply chain performance of large-scale manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey method research design to ... -
Relationship Between Corporate Wellness Programmes, Employee Efficiency and Job Performance Among the Middle Level Executives of Standard Group Limited, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)The study sought to establish the relationship between corporate wellness programmes, employee efficiency and job performance among the middle level executives of Standard Group Limited. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and ... -
Relationship Between Firms’ Financial Performance and Stock Return for Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between financial performance and stock returns for firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The study used a descriptive research design and targeted ... -
The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Strategy Implementation at Jamii Telecommunications Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The evolution of technology influences significantly the business by changing business operations. ICT is also gaining popularity and are increasingly used in regular operations of many companies, ranging from start-ups ... -
The Effect of Earnings Announcement on Stock Market Return at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Markets with prices of stock that mirror the entire information which is publicly available, are called efficient markets. This means that investors will not gain abnormal returns from the market. This further implies that ... -
Influence Of Socio - Economic Factors On Pupils’ Transition Rates From Primary To Secondary Schools In Kisumu East Sub County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to establish the Socio-Economic factors influencing pupils’ transition rates from primary to secondary schools in Kisumu East Sub-County. Four objectives guided the study to establish the ... -
The Effect of Micro Credit in Improving the Living Standards of the Poor People in Tharaka Nithi County
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research study has analyzed the effect of micro credit in improving the living standards of the poor people in Tharaka Nithi County. Chapter one gave an introduction to the microcredit services, the problem that ... -
Factors Influencing Fish Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Kenya: a Case of Hamisi Sub-county.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Fish has always been an important source of protein in the human diet and on a global scale. This study therefore focuses on factors influencing fish production among small scale farmers of Hamisi sub – county, Vihiga ... -
Marketing practices and firm competitiveness of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The study was aimed in determining the influence of the marketing practices in the competitiveness of commercial Banks. The specific objectives were to identify the marketing practices adopted by commercial banks in Kenya, ... -
The Effect of Individual Behavioral Biases on Investment Choices at the Nairobi Securities Exchange: a Case of Kisumu County Investors
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Behavioral finance assumes that investors are normal and have differing views regarding utility maximization. Thus, investors make decisions that are not fully rational based on their beliefs and preferences. This study ... -
Internationalization and Export Performance of Sme’s in Gikomba Market in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)There is strong empirical support for an association between characteristics of an SME‟s entrepreneur and internationalization, yet the impact of environmental perception remains relatively under explored. The study sought ... -
Influence of Implementation of Conflict Management Strategies on Employees Performance: a Case of Kenya Power Company, Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Conflict management strategies is marker for the variety of ways by which people handle grievances—standing up for what they consider to be right and against what they consider to be wrong. Conflict is not just about ... -
The Effect of Trade Finance on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objectives of this study were to determine the effect of trade finance management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The research used a descriptive survey research design. The descriptive ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Firms ability to survive in a competitive business environment is be dependent upon their ability to formulate and implement appropriate strategies that differentiate the firm product offering with the competitors. As the ... -
Benchmarking And Operational Performance Of Kenya National Assembly
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Although benchmarking is considered a well-established evaluation tool, a number of researchers have questioned its effectiveness. There is no consensus about benchmarking classifications, how and why it is deployed and ... -
Competitive Strategies and Market Growth of Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Business growth strategies are approaches that can be used to increase the size of a business in terms of number of customers or their presence in the market place. The mainly appropriate business expansion strategies for ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises in the Real Estate Sector Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The need for Small and Medium Enterprises to align their operational performance systems with their strategic goals has been a major concern for scholars. SMEs are greatly influenced by the environment in which they operate. ... -
Factors Influencing Teachers’ Attitudes Towards Performance Appraisal In Public Secondary Schools In Imenti North Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing teachers’ attitudes towards performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Imenti North Sub County, Kenya. Four research objectives guided the ...
