Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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The information content of treasury bill rates: The case of Nairobi Securities exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The efficient markets theory stipulates that market prices fully reflect all available information. Market efficiency can be in the weak form, semi-strong form or strong form. Weak form efficiency refers to a situation ... -
Organizational resources, corporate governance structures and performance of Kenyan state corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study conceptualized a relationship between organizational resources, corporate governance structures and performance. Organizational resources have been posited to influence performance however; this position has been ... -
Establishing the impact of performance insurance fund
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Performance contracting is a key obligation that the management strives to achieve its key indicators; however there are always challenges in an environment where there are factors unfavorable to its accomplishment. This ... -
Logistics outsourcing and performance of road construction projects in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study was conducted on logistics outsourcing and performance of road construction projects in Nairobi County.This study was set, to determine the extent of logistics outsourcing in road construction projects in Nairobi ... -
Effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study determines the effectiveness of monetary policy in controlling inflation in Kenya. This study employs regression research design. It uses secondary data on inflation, exchange rate, Treasury bill rate, money ... -
The role of village polytechnics in Entreprenneurship development: A Tracer study of graduates of Karurumo Village Polytechnic, Embu County
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)It is estimated that over 61% (6,710,000) youths aged between 15-35 years are jobless and living below poverty line (Census report, 2009). About 92% of these youth lack vocational or professional skills training demanded ... -
The legal protection of minority shareholders: a comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks of Kenya and the united kingdom
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Minority shareholders in Kenya find it difficult to protect themselves against excesses of majority shareholders because of a number of reasons. First there is an inability to enforce criminal and civil laws against ... -
Effect of cost management strategies on the financial performance of manufacturing companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A number of cost management strategies have been studied before to understand their effects on financial performance. This study sort to find the effects of selected strategies namely; supply chain management, labour ... -
Influence of communication on adoption of agricultural innovation: a case of the system of rice intensification in Mwea irrigation scheme
(2014-11)The study sought to investigate the influence of co mmunication on adoption of agricultural innovation and technology. The study u sed a case of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) which was introduced to farme r ... -
Women’s perception of leadership and its influence on voting for women leaders in Kenya: a case study of Bumula constituency in Bungoma county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Women constitute more than half of the world population and therefore their contribution to social and economic development is also more than half as compared to men by virtue of their dual roles in the productive and ... -
Factors influencing peaceful co-existence among the pastoral communities in Wajir west sub-county,Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to investigate Factors Influencing Peaceful Co-Existence among the Pastoral Communities. The study population was 420 residents comprising the Provincial administration officers (DC‟s, DO‟s, and Chiefs), ... -
Chinese influence on African economy; a case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study was to examine the role of China-Kenya’s relation in terms of investment, trade, diplomacy and aid. The study explores China’s foreign policy in general, then moves to tackle China-Africa ... -
The influence of free primary education on teacher effectiveness in Kuria east constituency
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In the last two decades there have been numerous initiatives aimed at ensuring that all children of school going age have access to education. Effective teaching techniques are highly dependent on the psychological well ... -
Move towards a new paradigm of corporate criminal liability in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study advances the evolution of the existing model of corporate criminal liability, away from identification model towards a case for the direct model of liability via corporate culture in deterring corporate crime. ... -
The role of records management in public service delivery in county governments in Kenya: a case study of Kisii county government headquarters
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Good records management will promote efficient and effective public services in ways such as ensuring regulatory compliance, curb graft, minimizing litigation risks, support making of informed decisions by providing ... -
The effect of tax incentives on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Taxation is the key source of revenue that the government of Kenya uses to provide public goods and services to its citizenry. Over the last decade, though revenue collections have increased, the revenues collected have ... -
Market oriented dairying and its impact on women’s decision making in the North rift, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Interest in gender roles, decision making and control of income in a specific society has been growing for more than ten years, driven by the realization that women often do not benefit from development activities and ... -
Factors influencing implementation of work place couselling services: A case of University of Nairobi
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Social media as an effective advertising tool in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)It is without a doubt that the world is evolving from Traditional Media to New Media. The growing usage of social media indicates a potentially effective new platform for advertisers. With this new form of communication, ...
