Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Intermittent conflicts in democratic republic of Congo (DRC): the case of North Kivu turmoil 1994-2004
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study set out to examine and analyze factors responsible for the intermittent, mutation and the impact of the conflict in the North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite the presence of the largest contingent ... -
Corporate Social Responsibility and Performance of Large Motor Vehicle Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the present day business set up, the idea of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has come to be accepted as a major corporate component of business growth and sustainability. In the past, CSR was only focused on ... -
Factors affecting mobile banking in commercial banks, in Thika town
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Women’s Agency in the Context of Devolution in Kenya: a Case of Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There has been considerable debate in the literature on women’s participation and role in public administration and management. Devolution, currently in its third year of implementation in Kenya, offers a good platform ... -
The Effect of Microfinance Services on Growth of Small and Micro Enterprises in Nairobi Informal Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Small and micro enterprises impact greatly on the country's economy as they not only provide employment but also provide a source of revenue for individuals especially in the Nairobi informal settlements which have the ... -
Relationship Between Portfolio Holding and Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The insurance industry is important in an economy. Insurance business has stringent laws regarding investments following its long term nature. The objective of this study was to establish the relationship between portfolio ... -
Strategies adopted by Kenya commercial bank group ltd to gain competitive advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategy is key in developing competitive advantage. Competitive advantage is key for success of organisations. Different organisations use different strategies to achieve competitive advantage derived from their ... -
Women’s participation in small and micro enterprises and the performance of their businesses in Gikomba market, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the developing countries, Small Micro Enterprises (SME) comprises 95% of all businesses and 60-70% of employment. Although the majority of entrepreneurs are male, nowadays female entrepreneurs comprise a quarter to a ... -
A comparative content analysis of print media coverage of Kenyan parliamentarians
(University of Nairobi, 2015)There has been growing concern over the low women representation in the Kenyan Legislature. Researchers have tried to establish the blame for women’s underrepresentation in politics with early studies indicating out that ... -
Strategic Management Practices Within Tour Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The environment within which businesses operate is very volatile. Political anxiety, competition from existing business rivals and new entrants, social reforms, technological advancement and global changes are some of the ... -
Cultural Factors Influencing Consumer Choice for Holiday Destination Among Local Tourists in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study sought to address the influence of cultural factors influencing choice for a holiday destination for local tourists in Kenya. The cultural dimensions guiding the study were collectivism- individualism, uncertainty ... -
Employee perception of empowerment practices at Unga limited
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Empowerment is a dynamic process that focuses on linking competencies and employee strength towards being proactive in a social dynamic and subsequent change. Its practices are manifested through levels of employees’ ... -
The Effect of Internal Controls on Fraud Detection and Prevention Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The study sought to investigate the effect of internal controls on fraud detection and prevention among commercial banks in Kenya. The main problem was that there is increased level of fraud and misappropriation of funds ... -
The Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation on the Financial Risk Profile of the Government of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of exchange rate fluctuation on the financial risk profile of the government of Kenya. The study was guided by different theoretical literature which included fiscal ... -
Lean Supply Chain Management Practices and Organizational Performance in the Public Water Sector in Kenya
(2015)In the competitive environment, most leading edge companies realized that by transferring costs either upstream or downstream, they are actually not increasing their competitiveness, since all costs ultimately make their ... -
Implementing the Right to Housing for Residents of Slums and Informal Settlements in Kenya: Legal, Policy and Institutional Challenges and Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This thesis evaluates the legislative, policy and institutional framework on housing in Kenya and the challenges and prospects it presents for the effective realization of the right for residents of slums and informal ... -
Management of strategic change at the food and agriculture Organisation of the United Nations Somalia office
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Strategic change management today has become an important aspect in every organization universally and is considered one of the best practices as there is no constant organization. Managing strategic change differs from ... -
Hegemony and regional stability in Africa: a critical analysis of Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa as regional hegemons
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)South Africa and Nigeria are often in Africa projected as the dominant powers. But internal structural deficiencies have damaged their capacity to consistently project their power resources geopolitically. According to ... -
Effects of exogenous food and fuel price shocks and welfare implications in Kenya: a computable general equilibrium analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)This thesis investigates the likely effects of international food and crude oil price shocks on Kenya's domestic market prices and households' welfare amidst deepening international economic integration. These products ... -
The Relationship Between Domestic Investment Activity and Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Domestic investor activity is key to spur growth in the stock market in a country. Domestic investors in a country’s stock exchange are necessary to cushion the bourse against the uncertainties that are associated with ...
