Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Impact of Procurement Policies and Procedures on Supply Chain Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This research was conducted to find out if Commercial Banks in Kenya had aligned their policies, processes and procedures with their modernization agenda and commitments to enhance supply chain performance. It was guided ... -
The relationship between capital structure and financial performance of firms listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The financing or capital structure decision is significant managerial decision. Locating the optimal capital structure has for a long time been a focus of attention in many academic and financial institutions that probes ... -
Perceived quality of human resource management services devolved by teachers service commission Kenya to the counties: a case study of Narok county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There has been little full-scale decentralization of teacher management to the school level in public education. Although teacher recruitment and management in Kenya was decentralized since 2001, perception of teachers on ... -
The nexus between science and technology and civil conflict: the impact of social media in north Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Social media, by facilitating deliberative political processes, can have a supportive role in the post-regime phase. All evidence indicates that far from being a spontaneous event catalysed by technology, the North African ... -
Networks as a Determinant of Usage of Complementary Currencies in Kenya: the Case of Bangla-pesa in Bangladesh Slum
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Past studies have attributed acceptability and usage of Complementary Currencies (CCs) to social, economic and political networks. Such studies have pointed out that CCs are network goods and consultation, information ... -
Determinants of Capital Structure of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(2015)The objective of this study was to establish the determinants of capital structure among firms in the cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. A descriptive study was used, the study population was the all the six (6) cement ... -
Does Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the corporate philanthropy efforts of companies to increase their competitive advantage. Corporate philanthropy aligns the social goals of the organisation with economic goals of ... -
The Impact of Non-tariff Barriers on Maize and Dry Beans Trade in the East African Community
(University Of Nairobi, 2015)The East African Community (EAC) committed to elimination of non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in order to realize the benefits of a single economic market, following gradual removal of tariffs on intra-regional trade by ... -
Integration of global professional services as a strategic orientation by ernst & young Kenya
(2014)Global professional service firms operated under professional services networks, which are networks of independent firms who come together to cost-effectively provide services to clients through an organized framework. ... -
Digital Migration And The Penetration Rate Of Pay Television In Nairobi City County
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Relationship between corporate governance practices and financial performance of unit trusts in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study’s main objective was to establish and identify relationship between corporate governance practices and the financial performance of unit trusts in Kenya. A total of 18 registered unit trusts were studied. A ... -
Reporting Terrorism in Kenya; Striking a Balance Between Public Interest and National Security
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Terrorism still remains a major threat to Kenya‟s national-security interests. Reporting security matter, especially terrorism is not only complex but tedious activity that endangers the life of journalists. However, efforts ... -
Business Process Reengineering as a Strategic Tool at KCB Bank
(2015)Changes in organizations due to various factors such as technological advancements or increased competition usually have an effect on business processes. Advancements in technology provide new capabilities for new and ... -
Factors Influencing the Uptake of Health Insurance Schemes Among Low Income Earners in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi City County
(2015)The main objective of this study was to examine the factors that influence the uptake of health insurance through the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) scheme by government among low income earners in Kibera slum, ... -
Effect of Credit Information Sharing by Credit Reference Bureau on Non-performing Loans in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(2015)The core activity of all commercial banks in Kenya is lending deposits to the investors. Due to increased rate of lending, Non-Performing loans have increased significantly causing doubtful debts and losses to the banks. ... -
Supplier development and operational performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study was carried out to establish the effect of supplier development on operational performance among large manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study had three objectives, to determine the extent to which large ... -
Fodder Production as an Adaptation Strategy in the Drylands: a Case Study of Producer Groups in Baringo County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pastoral communities in Kenya are faced with many challenges chief of them recurrent and prolonged droughts which has triggered a number of responses aimed at enhancing resilience of pastoral households against such shocks. ... -
The role of non state actors in conflict management in Africa: case of 2007-2008 post election violence in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Human security has recently emerged as an innovative approach which has afforded the global village to address, in a holistic manner, the sources of insecurity affecting people worldwide. The security of the individual is ... -
The Influence of Agricultural Insurance as a Risk Management Tool on Large Scale Maize Farmers’ Performance in Kesses Subcounty,uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(2015)In spite of agriculture being an important source of income growth and a potential source of investment opportunities in Kenya, farmers face numerous production risks including climate variability and change. Whilst ...
