Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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A semantic analysis of Dholuo metonymy using cognitive Semantics theory
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)The goal of this study was the semantic analysis of Dholuo Conceptual Metonymy using Cognitive Semantics Theory. Metonymy has largely been studied as a figure of speech. This study attempts a cognitive interpretation of ... -
Perceptions of postal corporation of Kenya management level employees on performance targets of 2007 – 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study adopted a survey carried out at Postal Corporation of Kenya based on a strategic plan period of 2007 to 2012. The researcher wanted to establish management employees perception’s on training, motivation and their ... -
Factors influencing adherence to hypertension medication: a case study of hypertension patients at (Mama Lucy Kibaki Referral hospital Embakasi Nairobi)
(University of Narobi, 2013-11)Medication adherence is a complex multidimensional phenomenon involving various personal, social, economic and cultural factors which are not clearly understood. It is important that health care professionals and medical ... -
Demand for Health services in Rwanda: An Econometric analysis
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Determinants of inbound tourism to Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Tourism is one of the six priority sectors identified in the economic pillar of Kenya Vision 2030 development blue print of Kenya. These sectors are expected to spur Kenya’s Economic Growth to double digit and retain ... -
Gender discrimination against women in the punishing of witches among the Abagusii of south-western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Although it can be argued that much of the indigenous cultural beliefs and practices have given way to modernity and scientific ways of explaining phenomena, some members in some African communities are slow to embrace ... -
TQM and operations management tools as agility strategies used by firms in Kenyan dairy industry
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Globalization and rapid technological developments have contributed to uncertainty and unpredictability in all sectors which have emphasized the importance of the ability of an organization to adapt to unexpected changes, ... -
Public procurement and disposal act 2005 implementation challenges and effectiveness in the judicial service commission of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This paper identifies challenges and effectiveness of the public procurement and disposal act (2005) implementation at the Judicial Service Commission of Kenya. To determine the Factors that might influence the effectiveness ... -
Direct taxes and economic growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate the causal relationship between direct taxes and economic growth in Kenya , in particular to determine the nature of relationship between corporate income, personal income ... -
Stakeholders involvement in strategy development in state corporations within the coastal region of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)State corporations in Kenya exist to meet the objectives of various stakeholders with diverse interests in the environment they operate in. They play an important role as partners in development by working to improve the ... -
Translation challenges of similes and metaphors: a case study of treasure island translated as kisiwa chenye hazina
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Treasure Island is an adventure novel narrating the story of pirates’ treasure maps in retrospect to the buried treasure on a fictional Treasure Island (T.I). So far, only one translation into Kiswahili (i.e. TT) exists ... -
Anti-counterfeiting strategies adopted by pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Kenya and organizational performance
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study general objective was to investigate the anti-counterfeiting strategies adopted by pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Kenya and organizational performance. The objectives of the study were; to determine ... -
Transport management practices and logistics performance of humanitarian organisations in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)The concept of Supply chain management has received increasing attention from academicians, consultants, and business managers alike. Specific drivers for the increasing popularity may be traced to trends in global ... -
Enterprise resource planning system adoption and organizational performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system has been one of the most popular business management systems, providing benefits of real-time capabilities and seamless communication for business in large organizations. The ... -
Green logistics management practices and supply chain performance among logistics services providers in Nairobi - Kenya
(2014)The supply chain and logistics sector of the Kenyan economy is faced by a lot of challenges. Logistics firms are investing heavily in research and lean methods of service delivery in order to cut costs and deliver their ... -
Leveraging ICT organizational capability for SME competitiveness in the agricultural sector in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014)In today's global economy, successful SMEs need to take full advantage of technological advancements dealing with all aspects of their business models. SME must find some competitive advantage through the technological ... -
Media framing of infectious diseases in Kenya: a case study of Pneumonia
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)This study sought to analyse print media coverage of pneumonia, as a reflection of how the Kenyan press frame infectious diseases. Pneumonia is the second leading killer disease in Kenya, claiming about 18 thousand lives ... -
Perceived relationship between employee academic qualifications and job performance in Mukuru slums development projects, Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Employee academic qualifications have been linked to employee performance at Mukuru Slums Development Project. Employee academic qualifications have been a key consideration for the organization, therefore there is need ... -
Police reforms in Kenya, case of National Police Service Commission
(2014)The journey towards Police Reforms in Kenya started long after the attainment of Independence in Kenya. Following the emergency of the post election violence in Kenya in 2007/2008, several reports were authored that ... -
The role of civil society in promoting participation of women in Kenyan politics (2008 - 2012)
(2014)This project was concerned with the Role of Civil S ociety Organizations (CSOs) in promoting political participation of women in Kenya n politics between 2008-2012. This was the period following the experience of post ...
