Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Utilization of guidelines for management of severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Busia county referral hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Background: Malnutrition is responsible for 35% of deaths among children under five years of age globally (Black et al., 2008). It causes 2.8 million deaths in children per year (WHO/FAO, 2014). The prevalence of severe ... -
Influence of Adoption of Strategic Management Practices on Performance by Technology Startup Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategic management is a major contributor to the success of any organization. It is not limited to larger companies or organization in specific sectors but to all. Due to the advances in technology and the opportunities ... -
Influence of Traditional Justice System on Effective Conflict Management in Muhoroni Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Across the world, communities have been using different traditional methods in resolving disputes and managing various types of conflicts. In most instances, formal judicial systems are considered by disputants as foreign, ... -
Business intelligence and competitiveness of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The rapidly changing business environment has introduced a number of challenges that organizations have to deal with to remain competitive. It has become increasingly crucial for businesses to make decisions not only ... -
Factors Influencing Strategy Implementation at Progressive Credit Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Kenya has experienced a tremendous growth of microfinance banks which has ignited competition. This has necessitated microfinance banks to adopt response mechanisms to cope with the changes in the external environment in ... -
The Effect of Risk Management on the Performance of Shopping Malls in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Risk management practices can facilitate reduction in earnings volatility. Reduction of Shopping malls exposure to risks will enhance their performance. Improved risk management in shopping malls will certainly require a ... -
The Conflict Sensitive Approach and Sustainable Development: the Case of Kenyans Samburu County (2002 – 2011)
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study examined the sustainability of outcomes of conflict-sensitive development interventions. The study used a case study of Samburu County. It sought to respond the question: what is the sustainability of outcomes ... -
The relationship between budgetary control and financial performance of the insurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A robust economic backdrop has been a key driver of underwriting activity and is likely to continue to be so over the coming years. A growing middle class and increased levels of households spending are creating an opportunity ... -
The Right to Education for Children in Conflict Situation: How Responsive Is Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2015-05)Despite the importance of education there are approximately 72 million children out of school worldwide and more than half (37 million) live in conflict-affected and fragile states. Furthermore, an average of 750, 000 ... -
Factors Affecting Strategy Implementation Among Water Service Providers Licensed by Lake Victoria North Water Services Board in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Organizations are usually set up with the intention of excelling in whatever they are formed for. However, it is not always that such objectives are achieved due to dynamisms that characterize the operating environment. ... -
Green supply chain management practices and operational performance of commercial banks in KIisumu
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to establish the role of green supply chain management practices on operational performance among commercial banks in Kisumu. Towards the achievement of the objectives, the study adopted a descriptive ... -
An empirical investigation of factors influencing tea export earnings in Kenya (1973-2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Kenya’s tea export earnings have been fluctuating over time causing instability in the farmer’s earnings. The fluctuation in the earnings therefore justifies the need to identify the factors which influence the tea earnings ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Growth of Insurance Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a highly popular form of corporate development across the globe. Many organizations facing challenges in recent times have often adopted mergers and acquisitions as a means of corporate ... -
Alcohol Abuse As A Risk Factor In Hiv Infections In Kiambu County, Central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study concerned itself with the perceptions of alcohol abuse as a risk factor in HIV infections in Kiambu County, central Kenya. The study centred on two specific objectives; the first one was to assess the association ... -
Kuwepo ‘kutokuwepo’ kwa wahusika wa kike katika tawasifu ya mbali na nyumbani ya adam shafi (2013)
(University of Nairobi, 2015-07)Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa kuchunguza uwasilishwaji wa wahusika wa kike kimajukumu katika Mbali na Nyumbani kwa lengo la kubainisha kuwepo na “kutokuwepo” kwao kwa uwazi katika baadhi ya miktadha na “kutokuwepo” ... -
The Effect of Budgetary Controls on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Budgeting and budgeting Control occupies an important place among techniques used in planning and control functions of an organization. In budgeting, the focus is not only to prepare the budget but more importantly to have ... -
Ethics and Procurement Performance of Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was conducted to establish the relationship between ethics and procurement performance of humanitarian organizations in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the impact of ethics on procurement ... -
Factors influencing staff training and development decisions in state-owned hotels in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The 21st century has more than sufficient evidence of unprecedented changes in the environment that have rendered a new sense of urgency to businesses of the need to incorporate training and development in the organization ... -
Communication Focus and Customer Satisfaction in the Insurance Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out in the insurance industry in Kenya. The objective of the study was to determine the level of customer satisfaction, service quality and communication focus in the industry, and the relationship ... -
The Effect of Capital Gains Tax on Investmnent in Securities at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The Kenyan government has budget deficit. To meet this deficit, there has been suggestion from various stakeholders. Among the suggestions was to reintroduce capital gain taxes to reduce the budget deficit. CGT tax was ...
