Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Modalities of implementation of food safety system certification-22000:2010 standard: the case of nestle Kenya limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Implementation of FSSC 22000:2010 for any food manufacturing organization increases its competitiveness and this serves as a big gain in the marketplace. Consumers of the firm‟s products have confidence in what they ... -
Analyzing the legal protection of music copyright in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Kenya Society has placed immense emphasis on tangible property such as land as a means of production and as a development mode. Intellectual property rights have hitherto been ignored. It is only in the year 2001 that ... -
Product innovation and performance of haco tiger brands East Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Understanding the relationship between innovation and performance is relevant for researchers, policy makers and managers. Innovation is widely regarded as one of the most important sources of sustainable competitive ... -
The Place of Community Radio in Rural Development in Kenya: Case Study of Sauti FM in Rarieda, Siaya County.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Rural communities in Kenya have largely been relegated to the periphery of the regular mainstream socio-economic and political development conversations. Their voices remain muted and their core political and socio-economic ... -
The relationship between capital structure and profitability of companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study examines the relationship between capital structure and profitability for non-financial firms listed on the NSE in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between capital structure ... -
Accounts receivables management and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nakuru county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Accounts receivable of a firm is a legally enforceable claim for payment from a business to its customers / clients for goods supplied and / or services rendered in execution of the customers order. On the balance sheet, ... -
The impact of external debt on economic growth in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)This study investigates empirically the effect of the external debt burden on Kenya’s economic growth. Using regression analysis on secondary data obtained from WDI and relevant publications from Kenya on the same topic, ... -
Factors considered in adopting expansion strategies by Technobrain limited Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)A major issue in international business is the appropriate choice of entry mode into foreign markets. There are many ways of expanding a business. Expansion strategies fall in the corporate level strategy as they relate ... -
Exploring the role of social media in activism in Kenya
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“Plant Breeders’ Rights in Kenya: Examining the effect of the DUS Test in Food Crops and Ornamentals”
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Plant breeding is a significant contributor to the success of any agricultural sector as it is the source of new, improved and better varieties for cultivation. In Kenya, agriculture is vital as it is a foreign exchange ... -
International trade negotiations approaches: the case of Kenya, 1963 - 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)International trade continues to be a central area of concern for academicians, policy makers and general citizenry of the world. This activity has been practiced the world over since ancient times and has seen most ... -
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: the Role of Sponsorship in Advancing Women to Senior Management in Publicly Listed Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Across the world, there is increasing acceptance that inclusion of women in strategic decision - making positions is important if companies are to increase productivity. In Kenya, the number of women graduating from ... -
The effect of credit card usage on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated the effect of the credit card usage on the performance of commercial banks, that is; whether the credit card usage will increase or decrease the profitability of commercial banks. The study adopted ... -
Strategies of regulating alcoholism and drug abuse in Kenya’s line ministries: a case study of the ministry of devolution and planning
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of the study was to establish the strategies that have been put in place at public workplace by the government of Kenya in spearheading the fight against Alcohol and Drugs Abuse (ADA). Specifically, ... -
Choice of a place of delivery among women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Maternal mortality rates in Kenya increased from 365/100, 000 live births in 1993 to 488/100,000 live births in 2008. Use of health facilities during delivery is important in the reduction of maternal mortality rates, ... -
Uptake of government tenders by youth - owned small and micro enterprises in Nairobi city county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Government is often the biggest customer within a country, and governments can potentially use this purchasing power to influence the behavior of private sector organizations. Most of the government spending goes to ... -
Top management team and strategic planning practices at Jhpiego Kenya
(2014)Strategic planning practices involve the formulation and implementation of the major goals and initiatives taken by a company's top management on behalf of owners, based on consideration of resources and an assessment ... -
Relationship between commercialization and financial performance of microfinance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This Research Project examines the relationship between commercialization and financial performance of Microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Kenya. Recent trends have emerged where MFIs aspire to embrace commercialization ... -
Inter-clan peace initiative in Mandera county: a case of Qurreh and Murulle communities from 1998 to 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study explores inter-clan peace initiatives between Gurreh and Murulle communities in Mandera County and its impact. The objectives of the study are to understand the conflict between the Gurreh and Murulle, to ... -
The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper looked at the effects of mergers and acquisitions on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. This study set to establish whether the many mergers and acquisitions that have happened in Kenya’s ...
