Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Adoption of Open Access Initiatives in Dissemination of Scholarly Research by Academic Staff at Selected Universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Literature has revealed that open access journals and institutional repositories provide an outlet used for dissemination of scholarly research. Although the introduction of these outlets in universities has led to ... -
Effects of Marketing Strategies on Performance of the Heineken Brand in Nairobi Central Business District (Cbd)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The development of marketing strategy is necessary for success not only in developed markets which have extreme competition and with the players attempting to gain market share, but also the emerging markets where the ... -
The effect of duration, timing and exclusivity of Breastfeeding on Infant Mortality in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study seeks to estimate the effect of duration, timing and exclusivity of breastfeeding on infant mortality in Kenya. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Kenya remains significantly high at 39 death per 1000 live births ... -
Implementation of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy in Learning Institutions:the Case of Public Universities in Kenya
(2015-11)This study assesses the implementation of alcohol and drug abuse policy in Kenya’s public universities, and particularly examines the impact of resource availability, policy communication, training and availability of ... -
Participation of Women Journalists in the Print Media Coverage of the 2007 Post Election Violence in Kenya: a Case of the Daily Nation and Standard
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study seeks to investigate the role played by women journalists in the print media in Kenya in reporting the Post-Election violence of 2007 in Kenya, focusing on the Nation and the Standard newspapers. The overall ... -
Strategies Used by Family Businesses in Internationalization: a Case Study of Chandaria Industries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A family business is a commercial organization in which decision-making is influenced by multiple generations of a family related by blood or marriage who are closely identified with the firm through leadership or ownership ... -
The Influence of Perceived Quality of Health and Safety Standards on Employees Job Satisfaction at Oserian Development Company, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The health and safety of today‟s workforce is a vital part of every business‟s strategy. There is probably no industry where effective worker engagement with health and safety is more crucial than flower farming industry. ... -
Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices and the Performance of United Nations Agencies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study set out to establish the influence of Sustainable Supply Chain Practices on the performance of UN Agencies in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was guided by the following research objectives; to establish the SSCP ... -
Coded language as a source of ethnic conflict in Africa: a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Conflicts world over have been majorly brought about by political rivalry, competition over resources and, religious differences, among others. Today, conflicts, especially those with ethnic dimensions continue to be the ... -
Community Radio in Peace Building: Case of Kibera’s Pamoja Fm in the 2007/2008 Post Election Violence in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The role of the media, or even more specifically of community radio, in peace building is an already told story. However, as the concept of community radio spreads wide, there is need to refine that body of knowledge ... -
The effect of financial services by Microfinance Institutions on financial inclusion in Kilifi ,county Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Financial inclusion is the easy access to safe savings, appropriately designed loans for poor and low‐income households and for micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises, and suitable insurance and payments services. MFIs ... -
The Perceived Relationship Between Reward Management Practices and Employee Performance at the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Reward management practices have a direct relationship with employee performance as depicted by the expectancy and instrumentality theories. Postbank of Kenya is one of the oldest banks in Kenya and its growth has been ... -
A Semantic Analysis of Kikamba Spatial Expressions Using the Cognitive Semantics Theory
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The primary concern of this study is the semantic meanings of Kikamba spatial expressions. The main focus of this study is the semantic analysis of Kikamba spatial demonstratives and prepositions within the framework of ... -
Total Quality Management and Sustainable Performance Improvement by Microfinance Institutions in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The rapid change in the environment has resulted to organizations reviewing their strategies from time to time to stay in operation and survive. This has resulted to management implementing different approaches and the ... -
The influence of media in creating awareness of job opportunities for the youth in kenya: a case study of the Uwezo fund initiative
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Youth unemployment is one of the most pressing socio-economic problems facing most developing countries. The Government of Kenya has been improving efforts aimed at increasing employment opportunities for young people. ... -
The Strategic Response for Sustainable Growth of the Mobile Money Product (M-pesa) by Safaricom Limited in the Kenyan Market
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organizations are open systems, they depend on the environment for resources and also to discharge their outputs. More importantly they operate in an environment of change. This means that they have to proctively monitor ... -
The Relationship Between Performance Contracting and Organization Performance in National Hospital Insurance Fund
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between performance contracting and performance of National Hospital Insurance Fund. Specifically the study sought to answer the following research question: ... -
Foreign Market Entry Strategies Adopted by Paint Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Through foreign markets, companies can achieve opportunities for growth that may be unavailable in their domestic market, and capitalize on expertise and experience gained from long involvement in a type of business or ... -
Influence of competitive strategies on market share at safaricom limited
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The business environment is ever changing; due to macroeconomic variables like technology, customer preference, competition among others. This has forced firms in the telecommunication industry to adjust themselves and ... -
Effect of Liquidity Management on the Efficiency of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Murang’a County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Liquidity and its proper management in financial institutions determine to great extent efficiency hence profitability of the firms. This study aimed at looking at how cash flows, prevailing accounting practices and ...
