Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Factors that influence retention of primary school pupils in Maparasha, Kajiado county in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors that influence retention of primary school pupils in Maparasha, Kajiado County in Kenya. The objectives of this study were (i) to establish the socio-cultural factors ... -
Impact of information technology on inventory management in supermarkets in Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Information technology in inventory management acts as a tool for enhancing efficiency and cost reduction. Some supermarkets that have implemented IT in inventory management have succeeded while others have failed. The ... -
The effect of strategy structure alignment on the performance of transport firms in Mombasa county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The relationship between strategy and structure is key and crucial to organizations and their strategic competitiveness. Dynamic environments characterized by technological, economic, and political change increasingly ... -
Strategic Planning at Grant Thornton Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The environment in which organizations operate in is highly turbulent. Organizations face strengths and weaknesses internal to them as well as opportunities and threats external to their environment. In order to survive, ... -
Diplomacy of water sharing: a case of Egypt and its Nile basin counterparts
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study examines the diplomatic exchanges between Egypt and Sudan on one hand and the other members of the Nile basin in as far as their relationships are concerned. It looks at Egypt and Sudan‘s position as ... -
The influence of marketing communication tools on student enrollment in private universities in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The study objective is to the influence of marketing communication tools on student enrollment in private universities in Kenya. The study used the descriptive research design. The study used questionnaires as data ... -
Strategic responses to security challenges by ministry of interior and coordination in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)Strategic response is a set of decisions and actions that result into the formulation and implementation of plans designed to achieve the organization’s objective (Ansoff and McDonnell, 1990). They are guided by the ... -
The influence of operational excellence strategy on the performance of Syngenta east Africa limited
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)As the knowledge economy expands and global interconnectedness increase, complexity in businesses grows exponentially. Consequently, organizational managers increasingly feel the pressure to proactively manage the ... -
Influence of unit cost of education on students enrollment rates in public secondary schools in Tharaka south sub county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Education forms the basis upon which economic, social and political development of any nation is founded. Due to its contribution to economic growth, enhanced productivity, national and social development, and social ... -
Challenges of the implementation of restructuring strategy by the national bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)Restructuring strategy is one significant process that occurs because of the need to change unit priorities, initiate new programs, enhance effectiveness, address budget reductions and reduce headcounts among other ... -
The role of effective guidance and counselling in curbing students unrest in secondary schools: a case study of Kangundo sub-county, Machakos county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)The Government of Kenya in 1992 through its national policy on education highlighted the need for guidance and counseling services in Kenya‟s educational system to address the young people‟s apparent lack of awareness ... -
Devolution and citizen participation: a study of selected CDF projects in Nakuru town constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)Kenya has for a long time embraced different strategies of exercising development. After a long time of centralized development administration, devolution was embraced. At the heart of devolution is the control of resources ... -
The effect of non-performing loans on the size of the loan portfolio in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11)The 43 licensed commercial banks, as governed by the Central Bank of Kenya, play a key role in the Kenyan economy and as such, the factors affecting their main business of lending are of great importance. The study sought ... -
Impact of economic integration on international relations: a case study of economic sanctions on zimbabwe, 2000-2014
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Sanctions have been used by countries to force some regime changes or force a country to adhere to certain demands. This study analyses the impact of economic integration for Zimbabwe under sanctions. The study researches ... -
Factors influencing youth access to public procurement opportunities in the government ministries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)The study sought to establish the extent of the youth‟s uptake of government procurement opportunities in government ministries in Kenya; the factors that influences the youth‟s uptake of government procurement opportunities ... -
Determinants of electronic banking and operational performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)E-banking is regarded as the process by which customer carry out banking transactions electronically without going to a brick-and-mortar institution. With the great reception of the internet as a delivery channel for ... -
Retirement Preparation Practices in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The present-day workers are concerned about both debt and financial security hence they are continually looking for answers to the right practices when it comes to planning for their retirement. Employers take it upon ... -
Effects of sugar protectionist policies on regional inter-state relation: a case study of Kenya`s sugar policy in COMESA
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)This study seeks to establish the effect of Kenya‟s sugar protectionist policy on industries, interstate relations and in effect regional integration. It will lay emphasis on sugar protectionist policies and specifically ... -
Publishing outposts on the Kenyan literary landscape: a critique of Busara, Mũtiiri and Kwani?
(University of Nairobi, 2015)This study explores Busara, Mũtiiri and Kwani? as magazines that are representative of some defining moments in Kenya’s literary history. Using a historical approach, I have related literary production in Kenya to its ... -
Climate change and Kenya’s socioeconomic development: a case study of Vihiga county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Climate change and natural disasters have disrupted the socio-economic development of Kenya, witnessed through the concurrent drought seasons, flooding seasons and the changes in the rainfall and temperature variation. ...
