Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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E-government Adoption by Kenya Ministries
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The central aim of this study was to assess the state of e-government in Kenyan ministries. The specific objectives of the study were to: determine the level of e-government adoption within the ministries; establish the ... -
A pragmatic study of Kipsigis euphemisms: form, functions and interpretation
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study looked at the pragmatic form, function and interpretation of euphemisms as used by the Kipsigis. It defined euphemisms according to Allan and Burridge (1991) as alternatives to dis-preffered expressions used ... -
Strategic Alliances and Competitive Advantage of Selected Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)According to Porter (1985), firms can achieve competitive advantage by implementing a value-creating strategy that is not simultaneously being implemented by any current or potential competitors. Strategic alliances are ... -
Factors Influencing the Changing of Gender Roles Among the Somali Women of Garissa County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main aim of this study is to explore the changing gender roles among the Somali women of Garissa County. Gender roles are the cultural expectations of men and women in a particular society. Gender roles include ... -
Efficacy of I Tax System on Tax Administration in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The success of the KRA largely hinges on the efficacy and efficiency of the newly introduced iTax system in increasing tax compliance and closing tax leakages through tax evasion. The iTax system was launched in October ... -
The Effect of Cross Listing on the Returns of Stocks Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)It is perceived that cross-listing domestic stocks in foreign exchanges have significant valuation effects on a cross listed company’s shares .The research study was based on the factors affecting stock returns of cross ... -
Assessing Sustainability of Rural Community Radio in Kenya Case Study of Radio Mangelete
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Rural community relies on radio for communication and community radio remains the most accessible medium of communication. Rural community radio is the voice of the unprivileged members of the society. In Kenya community ... -
The Contribution of Interpersonal Communication to Conflict Resolution Among Somali Women Groups in Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Somali woman lives in a patriarchal society, this has seen the Somali woman dominated and this has posed a problem for the woman, especially in instances of conflict and conflict resolution. The culture and religion ... -
Outsourcing and Performance of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of outsourcing and performance of savings and credit co-operative societies in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was based on the following specific objectives: To establish ... -
Nature and challenges of claims management by reinsurance companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Reinsurance is a highly complex global business that is uniquely not limited by territorial boundaries and can perhaps be described as a pivot on which the insurance industry swings. Insurance cedes part of their risks ... -
Strategic Alliance Between Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited and Safaricom Limited to Enhance Performance
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Strategic alliance between banks and telecommunication firms in mobile banking is of value to customers and the firms. The alliance adds value to the consumers as well as to the capital invested into the firms. In Kenya, ... -
Performance Management Systems Strategy and Employee Commitment at Kenya Commercial Bank Group, Thika Branch, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of Performance management system strategy on employee commitment in the banking industry. Performance management involves more than simply providing an annual ... -
Efficiency of farm concern international’s communication strategies in promoting African indigenous vegetables: a study of farmers in Lari Sub- County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study analyses the efficiency of communication strategies used by Farm Concern International (FCI). To unearth this aspect, the study’s objectives focused on investigating the rate of production, consumption and ... -
The Impact of Dividend Initiation on Stock Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Dividends are the distribution of past or present earnings in real assets among the shareholders of a firm in proportion to their ownership. This study investigates the impact of dividends on stock returns of companies ... -
Enforcement of Copyright in Information Communication Technology (Ict) Era: How Effective?
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The effect of capital structure decisions on financial performance of firms listed under energy and petroleum sector at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Prudent capital structure is important to firms in an endeavor to promote profitability. Managers have a binding obligation to balance the amount of debt to equity in firms so as to set firms on a sound financial standing. ... -
Determinants of Maternal Health Care Services in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Maternal mortality are limiting Africa‟s development. This study explored three main indicators for maternal health status that is the antenatal care, skilled attendance at birth and postnatal care. This study has been ... -
Effectiveness of Communication Strategies of the “tobacco Kills –quit Now” Campaign: a Case Study of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study sought to find out effectiveness of communication strategies of the “tobacco kills –quit now” campaign in Nairobi County. The study reviews literature based on the effectiveness of communication strategies of ... -
Estimating the Economic Value of Non Timber Forest Products to the Adjacent Communities of Marsabit Forest Reserve, Marsabit County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Non-timber forest products are biological components of the forest ecosystem that exist in nature and are generally not cultivated and are of great importance to the forest adjacent communities due to their ability to ... -
Implementation of Business Process Outsourcing by Government Agencies Under the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In recent years, globalization and advances in information technology has revolutionized the way companies conduct business. Outsourcing of business processes is one of the key outcomes of the technological advancement ...
