Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Assessing the impact of 2007/08 post election violence on the girl child in the Kibera slum, 2008-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenyan post-election violence and to ascertain how such impact did affect the girl child’s positive beliefs and behaviour in actualizing her dreams in Kibera slum. Specifically, the study seeks to examine the causes and ... -
Assessing communication channels and the impact of agricultural information used by farmers in watermelon production in Yimbo east ward, Siaya county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Agricultural sector forms the backbone of the global economy and serves as the means of revenue of about 50% of the world’s population and Kenya is not an exception. In this regard Agriculture has been prioritized vision ... -
Beyond cultural boundaries: imagining the nation in malooned
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In the contemporary global society, identity claims are always invested with multiple if not infinite subject domains based on identity categories such as “race, gender, generation, institutional location, geopolitical ... -
The Effect of Earnings Change on Stock Returns of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Use of accounting information for valuation of equity is an area which has drawn the interest of different categories of individuals including investors who monitor companies accounting earnings and earnings changes ... -
Impact of gross domestic product growth rate and interest rate variations on the Nairobi securities exchange performance
(University of Nairobi, 2015)As an economic institution, securities market plays a major role of enhancing the efficiency of capital formation and allocation. Thus the overall development of the economy is a function of how well the securities market ... -
Alignment of HR practices and business strategy at the coca-cola bottling company in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The purpose of the study was to determine the alignment of human resource practices and business strategy of Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Nairobi. The study was a case study and utilized primary data. The research ... -
Effect of Demand Side Factors on Borrowing Decisions of Public Service Employees in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Access to finance is necessary in order to reduce income inequality and enable low-income households to escape from poverty. It leads to sustainable economic growth. This study therefore sought to determine the effect ... -
The Effect of Non-payment Dividend Policy on the Value of Investment Category Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study was on the effect of non-payment dividend policy on the value of investment category firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The research objective was to establish the effect of non-dividend payment ... -
Contextual Influences in Female and Male Schooling: the Case of Igembe and Imenti North Districts
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The goal of the study was to understand the role of household and community factors in male and female educational attainment in two rural districts in Kenya. The study focused on four educational transitions namely: ... -
Factors That Influence Trade Between Kenya and Thailand
(University of Nairobi, 2015)International business comprises of three broad aspects; the participants, activities and environment. International business has various importance one of it being that it enables countries to have access to bigger ... -
The Effect of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies Development Loans on the Growth of Real Estate Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)According to Central Banks of Kenya (CBK) 2010, The Kenyan real estate finance has grown rapidly over recent years in both value of loans and number of loans. The study is set out with the objective of establishing the ... -
Strategic Talent Management and Performance of Imperial Bank Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Most commercial banks have realized the worth of recruiting and retaining competent employees. To survive in the banking environment banks need to be equipped with talented and competent employees who are efficient and ... -
The Effect of Ownership Structure on the Financial Performance of Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The issue of corporate governance has become obverse and centre of the agenda for both business leaders and regulators all over the world. Shareholders are always regarded as the corporate owners, while directors are ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited to Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Modern businesses operate in a turbulent environment faced with a variety of new challenges brought about by globalization and trade liberalization. Its impact typically remains hidden within the normal fluctuations in ... -
Effect of Corporate Culture on Global Marketing Organization at L’oreal East Africa Limited in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Corporate culture defines the core set of attitudes and practices shared by members of the firm. Culture therefore gives an organization a sense of identity and determines through the organization’s legends rituals, ... -
Perceived Relationship Between Employee Empowerment and Organizational Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The banking industry builds competitive advantages by providing exceptional customer service. To achieve this, every institution must have an empowered workforce. Employee empowerment is a strategy and philosophy that ... -
The perceived effect of reward management practices on factors influencing employee retention at communications authority of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The most perpetual challenge in most organizations today is lack of a well -structured reward management and employee retention program. This has heightened the need for reward management programs in order to achieve ... -
Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-government in County Governments: the Case of Narok County
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)As new processes in information and communication technologies (ICT) develop and the advancement in the in digital connectivity, national and local governments are reassessing the way they work and interact both internally ... -
Effect of firms’ market capitalization on stock market volatility of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The main objective of this research paper was to analyze the relation between market capitalization and stock market volatility in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Market capitalization is an important measure for investors ... -
The Effect of Financial Literacy on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Trans Nzoia County
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study was carried out to examine the aspect of the present day financial literacy of small and medium scale enterprises in Trans Nzoia County on business performance. More specifically, the study addressed the effect ...
