Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Strategies adopted by AON corporation to gain competitive advantage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)From earlier than forty years ago scholars have asserted that serious managers of business organization needed to give serious thought concerning the role strategy could have on firms’ competitive abilities and the benefits ... -
Strategy formulation practices of Utendo Women's group in Kitui Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The concept of Strategy Formulation has been garnering attention in Kenya over the past few years. Not only academics, but also policy makers are beginning to embrace the concept as a front-running solution to society’s ... -
Strategic planning in investment groups(CHAMA) in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Strategy planning articulates where an organization is going, how it will get there and the actions needed to make progress. It clearly defines the purpose of the organization and establishes realistic goals and objectives ... -
Human resource management practices and performance of firms listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Most research demonstrating the link between HRMP and firm performance has focused on the private sector, yet understanding this relationship in publicly listed firms, in the Developing World setting is equally important. ... -
The influence of members’ income and conduct of saccos in the relationship between characteristics and efficiency of saccos in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Efficiency of SACCOs is affected by various characteristics such as size, age, bond of association, adoption of technology and managerial competency. The relationship can be influenced by appropriate moderating and ... -
The role of strategic human resources management in developing competitive advantage in the telecommunication industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The changes in the business environment with increasing globalization, changing demographics of the workforce, increased focus on profitability through growth, technological changes, intellectual capital and the never ... -
The influence of cultural beliefs, stereotypes and selection merit on executive selection outcome in multinational organizations in Kenya
(2014)Culture refers to the underlying values, beliefs and codes of practice that makes a community what it is. It reflects the meanings and understandings that people typically attribute to situations, the solutions that they ... -
The information content of annual general meetings: evidence from the nairobi securities exchange
(2014)The Annual General Meeting constitutes one of the main instruments that companies have to release information to stockholders and financial markets.The objective of the study was to assess AGM information content in the ... -
Behaviourial and social factors contributing to hiv vulnerability among female sex workers in Kayole Slums, Nairobi County
(2014)This was a cross-sectional study on behavioral and social factors contribution to HIV vulnerability amongst the female sex workers in Kayole slums. The study was guided by the Social Ecological Model approach to behavior ... -
Strategic collaboration among the retail Supermarkets in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The aim of the research was to establish the extent of strategic collaborations among the retail supermarket in Nairobi, Kenya, the factors that influence these collaborations and the benefits of engaging in strategic ... -
Strategic value of action by Churches together(ACT) alliance to Finn Church aid, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Studies have shown that intense competition has driven organizations to examine different ways to enhance or retain their competitiveness and relevance. Strategic alliance is one such strategic competitive strategy through ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of the girl - child retention in public secondary schools in central division trans-nzoia county, Kenya
(2014)Education is the foundation that we build upon for the rest of our lives. Education in the world is to ensure that both girls and boys from poor families enroll and complete a full course of secondary school. Educating ... -
Strategic responses to global financial crisis and perfomance of petroleum multinational firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Changing environments can pose constraints as well as create opportunities for organizations, so do major economic crises. The global financial crisis relates to the events that led to the collapse of many leading financial ... -
Strategic responses adopted by telecommunication contractors to changes in the external environment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)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 ... -
Strategic responses adopted by Commercial Banks to enhance market penetration of the unbanked population in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The business environment is constantly changing and has shifted considerably over the past several years, presenting both; Threats and Opportunities to the banking sector in Kenya. In light of this dynamic landscape, ... -
Formulation and implementation of operations strategy for energy-efficient street lighting: the case of Nairobi city county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate operations strategy formulation for energy-efficient street lighting at the Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following three objectives: to establish the extent ... -
Media and environmental awareness in Kenya: the case of TV
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Kenya‟s economy is highly dependent on natural resources. However, these natural resources are at risk of extinction due to environmental degradation. The general perception is that environmental degradation is partly ... -
Media priming of road traffic accidents in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examines how the print media in Kenya reports Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). Using the priming theory, the study sought to identify the patterns of reporting of RTAs in the print media especially after the ... -
Implementation of quality management in the Kenya’s geothermal energy sector; a case of geothermal development company
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is a 100% state-owned company, formed by the Government of Kenya to fast track the development of geothermal resources in the country. Geothermal energy is ISO certified and fully ... -
Perceived effectiveness of employee empowerment strategies adopted by Chinese owned building & construction firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Employee empowerment strategies are being implemented around the globe by small firms and big organizations. This is true for all economic sectors, including construction. A higher need for organizations to achieve ...
