Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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External environment, firm capabilities, strategic responses and performance of large scale manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study was based on conceptualized relationship between external environment, firm capabilities, strategic responses and performance. External environment has been argued that it positively influences performance. Other ... -
A Comparative Assessment of Ethio- Kenya Diplomatic and Foreign Policy 1991-2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The sovereign Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Republic of Kenya are two independent states geographically located in the Horn of Africa; they share a common border, similar challenges and arguably common ... -
The effect of lockup expiration on the stock prices of companies listed on the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)This Research Project examined the effect of lockup expiration on the stock prices of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The population of this study consisted of all sixty four companies listed on the ... -
Media framing of sexual and gender-based violence in Kenya: reporting of justice for Liz.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Many sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) stories have been broadcast and published in Kenyan media but there are limited studies on how the media frames SGBV. This is why the researcher undertook to study reporting ... -
The syntax and pragmatics of the Gichuka sentence: a challenge to the minimalist program analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study is an analysis of the syntax and pragmatics of Gichuka sentences within the framework of the Minimalist Program, as proposed by Chomsky (1995a), and the Relevance theory as proposed by Sperber and Wilson (1986). The ... -
Impact of supply chain management risks and challenges on performance of food manufacturing firms in greater Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The government of Kenya should realize that sustainable business development is among the main goals of the millennium development goals. In this realization it would be therefore critical for the government to be on the ... -
The impact of the shift from western to eastern trade partners on Kenya’s balance of payments
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A country’s Balance of Payments, a reflection of the state of its economic transactions (positive or negative) with the rest of the world, is heavily impacted by its trade partners. Research on the impact of choice of ... -
The effectiveness of mobile telephony SMS in agriculture extension information: the case of Soko+ SMS service in Sipili Olmoran ward in Laikipia County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Mobile telephony has become an important Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tool used by farmers to access agriculture extension services in rural areas. With its widespread, SMS services should find more use ... -
Influence of drug and substance abuse on boys’ and girl s’ transition rate from primary to secondary schools in Kitui central sub - county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Drug and substance abuse has continued to ruin both boys and girls despite the various measures taken to minimize it by the NACADA. The study sought to establish the kinds of drugs and substances abused by boys ... -
The role of private security in community policing: Case of Kikuyu Sub County, Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The primary duty of every legitimate state is security and safety of her citizens and all persons within their jurisdiction. Rise of insecurity has led to more and more people turning to the private security to ensure ... -
External linkages and product innovation in food processing equipment fabricating mses in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)An o pen innovation model underscores the importance of external sources of innovation ideas to enterprises. The case is particularly true for Micro and Small Enterprises ( MSE s) facing financial and technological ... -
Foreign and domestic investments in Kenya : case for a protectionist trade legal regime?
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study explored the negative impact of blindly pursuing liberal trade policies on Kenya’s quest for sustainable economic development. The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first chapter is a presentation of ... -
The balance scorecard as a strategy implementation tool at Sarova hotels limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The environment within which the hospitality industry operates in Kenya has become very competitive as attributed to the many mushrooming hotels from five star hotels to three star hotels. The growth and competition is ... -
Top management demographics, strategic decision making, macro-environment and performance of Kenyan state corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The basis of this study is a conceptualization of the relationships between top management demographics, macro environment SDM and performance. Some researchers have argued that top management demographics influence ... -
Foreign direct investment and taxation in Kenya: an empirical analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Foreign Direct Investment is significant in the world economies in terms of output, employment and trade. However, attracting FDI has been a great concern to many countries especially the developing countries. This has ... -
The role and sustainability of cash transfer programmes in poverty reduction on female-headed households in Mukuru slums of Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This project presents the findings of a study on the role and sustainability of cash transfer programs in poverty reduction on female-headed households in Mukuru slums of Nairobi City County. The aim of the study was to ... -
Factors influencing project implementation in non governmental organisations: a case of world scout bureau, Africa regional office Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing project implementation in Non - Governmental Organisations. The study was carried out in World Scout Bureau, Africa Regional Office based in Nairobi ... -
Potato pricing and marketing policies: A case study of Kuresoi sub-county in Nakuru county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The overall economic and social development in Kenya depends on Agricultural growth and development. Kenya is a major producer of agricultural commodities such as tea and coffee for export while cultivation of food crops ... -
Effect of diversity management on performance of Technical University of Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Diversity management is concerned with organizational efforts to ensure that all people are valued regardless of their differences. Organizations have formulated policies with regard to managing diversity but it should ... -
Factors influencing the effectiveness of logistics management information systems in public health sector: A case study of Kenya medical supplies authority
(2014)The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing the effectiveness of LMIS in the Public Health Sector a case of KEMSA. The particular objectives that were analyzed include to determine the factors influencing ...
