Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Sustainable Procurement Strategies and Supply Chain Performance of Five-star Hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Sustainable procurement firms do minimize the external factors on the purchased products. The study sought to investigate the influence of sustainable procurement strategies on supply chain performance of five star hotels ... -
Utilization of Lighted Candle and Sealing Methods in Metal Silos for Management of the Larger Grain Borer, Prostephanus Truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae) in Stored Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Postharvest losses in maize in sub-Saharan Africa are estimated at 20% annually. Effective storage technologies will ensure food and income security for small holder farmers in developing countries. Larger grain borer ... -
Corporate Governance Practices and Solvency of Deposit Taking Sacco’s in Kisumu County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of corporate governance on solvency of deposit taking SACCOS licensed by SASRA in operating in Kisumu County, Kenya. Specifically, this study examined accountability and ... -
Effect of Earnings Announcement on Share Price in Kenya: a Study of Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The objective of this study is to determine whether an effect exists on share prices due to the announcement of earnings by individual companies listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange and the significance of these announcements ... -
A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Socially Screened and Islamic Screened Portfolios at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2016-10)Currently in Kenya, there’s been a great move towards both Socially Responsible Investing and Islamic investment even though SRI has gained more fame in the recent years. This study seeks to form both a Social and Islamic ... -
Influence Of Community Empowerment Initiatives By Non Govermental Organizations On The Livelihood Of The Community, A Case Of Kisumu East Subcounty, Buoye Community
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Community empowerment initiatives have been seen at the core agendas of most of the nongovernmental organizations. An empowered community is one that has the conditions to given mastery over its member‟s lives in the context ... -
Lean Practices and Operational Performance of Nation Newspaper Printing Division, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This study was set out to determine the lean practices implemented at Nation Newspaper printing division, Kenya and how operational performance measures are affected by the lean practices implemented by this firm. Results ... -
Ulinganifu Wa Taarifa Za Habari: Tathmini Ya Tafsiri Kutoka Kiswahili Hadi Kikipsigis Katika Kituo Cha Kitwek
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Utafiti huu ulichunguza ulinganifu wa taarifa za habari zinazotafsiriwa kutoka Kiswahili hadi Kikipsigis, mojawapo ya lahaja za Kikalenjin, katika kituo cha redio cha Kitwek ambacho ni kitengo cha Shirika la Utangazaji la ... -
The Interface Between Competition Law and Intellectual Property Law in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The interaction between competition law and intellectual property law has often attracted divergent views from scholars and practitioners of each respective sphere of law. Whereas some argue that the two are in conflict ... -
Assessment Of Factors Influencing Indigenous Chicken Value Chain Marketing Efficiency Among Small Scale Farmers Of Baringo County, Kenya: Case Of Mogotio Subcounty
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Indigenous chicken value chain plays an important role in income generation and poverty reduction, particularly for poor rural women or where people lack land for crop cultivation or formal skills to participate in ... -
The Influence of Marketing Mix Strategies on Customer Loyalty in Fast Food Restaurants in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Fast food sector in Kenya are found in major streets in key cities and it mostly targets the middle class which is growing in the economy. The fast-food industry in Kenya, just like in other countries, is built around a ... -
Influence of Compensation Policy on Employee Commitment at Teachers Service Commission in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The realization of organizational objectives is in most cases achieved through the human resource asset and there is need therefore to enhance the commitment of employees to the organization. Hence identification of all ... -
E-procurement Strategies and the Performance of Kenya Owned Parastatals
(University of Nairobi, 2016)E-procurement strategies simplify the sourcing and purchasing process ultimately improving performance in organizations. Parastatals in Kenya are slowly adopting e-procurement as a tool to improve transparency, efficiency ... -
Die Darstellung Der Ausländerfeindlichkeit Im Nachrichten Magazin Der Spiegel Nach Der
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In the 1990s, many Germans celebrated the reunification of Germany. It came to a sense of national pride and positive patriotism. The “Wende” (German term for the unification of Germany) strengthened the feeling of ... -
Determinants Of Loan Pricing Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)This study therefore aimed at investigating the determinants of loan pricing on commercial banks in Kenya for 2011 – 2015 period using quantitative survey design. Secondary data was collected from the audited financial ... -
Cloud Based Erps and Organizational Performance of Smes in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)This study sought to show the improvement of organizational performance through the adoption of cloud-based ERPs in the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi, Kenya. The objectives were to establish the extent of ... -
Home Based Factors Influencing Pupils Perfomance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Primary Schools in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The purpose of the study was to investigate home based factors influencing pupils’ performance in Kenya certificate of primary education in public primary schools in Miambani zone, Kitui Central sub-county, Kitui County, ... -
Devolution and Its Effect on the Community: a Cross Sectional Study of Githunguri Constituency in Kiambu County
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)The Constitution of Kenya 2010 set a pace for the process of devolution. In Kenya devolution involves transfer of finances and power to County governments with an aim of bringing services and development close to its ... -
The Role Of International Network Management As A Source Of Competitiveness Among SMES Within The Nairobi Central Business District
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)As companies expand their operations beyond the boundaries of the country, it becomes challenging to enter into a foreign market and there is therefore need to adopt appropriate strategies to successfully venture to the ... -
A Linguistic Analysis of the Metaphorical Euphemisms Used in Dholuo Hiv/aids Discourse
(University of Nairobi, 2016)This research study attempts a linguistic analysis of the metaphorical euphemisms used in Dholuo HIV/AIDS discourse, using the Conceptual Metaphor theory, which analyzes metaphors in terms of target and source domains. ...
