Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Literary strategies in Tony Mochama’s prose
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study set out to examine the literary strategies in Mochama’s prose and the resultant social, economic and political concerns revealed. The study explores the strategies of language, plot, setting, narration and ... -
The effects of food aid on food security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the research was to thematically investigate the effects that food aid has on food security in Kenya. Research methodology utilised in this study was descriptive study, which was useful in analyzing the ... -
The regions perspective of the factors influencing the implementation of public procurement and disposal act in the Kenyan judiciary
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The public procurement system in Kenya has evolved to an orderly and legally regulated system governed by the PPDA, 2005. Prior to this, procurement in central government was governed by Treasury Circulars from 1969, ... -
Strategic change management practices and performance of Kenya Commercial Bank group
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Organizations have nowadays been under intense pres sure to fundamentally change how they do business if they have to ensure their survi val and competitiveness. Organizations are strongly influenced by their environment ... -
The reaction of stock prices to dividend announcement: segmental evidence from the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The impact of dividend announcement on stock prices has been a matter of intense debate for academics, the managers and shareholders of many companies for several years. Several theories have been developed to explain the ... -
Uchambuzi Linganishi Wa Maudhui Na Majukumu Ya Nyimbo Za Harusi Za Wadigo Na Waswahili
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Utafiti huu unahusu uchambuzi linganishi wa maudhui na majukumu ya nyimbo za harusi za Wadigo na Waswahili. Kazi hii imegawanywa katika su ra nne. Katika sura ya kwanza tumeangazia maswala muhimu ya utafiti wetu. ... -
An application of porter’s diamond model within deposit-taking micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish how deposit-taking microfinance institutions in Kenya apply Porter’s Diamond Model to gain competitiveness in the global market. The study was guided by only one objective. In ... -
The perceived relationship between employee retention and organizational performance at national oil corporation of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The retention of employees has been shown to be significant to the development and the accomplishment of the organization‟s goals and objectives especially in building competitive advantage over other organization in ... -
The role of the international criminal court in promoting peace and justice
(2014-10)The International Criminal Court aims to promote not only justice but also peace by impacting on the prevention of atrocious crimes since the prosecutions have been seen as a major threat to perpetrators. Its ... -
Determinants of interest rates spread in the banking sector Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose of the study was to establish the determinants of banking sector interest rate spreads in Kenya. The study adopted the use of descriptive design. For the research purpose, secondary data was collected ... -
The role of information technology in strategic management at Aga khan University hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The world has become a global village and information sharing is at all - time high. Accessing and using this information through technology gives organizations a compe titive edge. Information Technology (IT) is ... -
The role of radio in national cohesion in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Cohesion can be defined as the situation or condition when members of a group or society are united. The gist and essence of cohesion is unity, which also refers to consonance, symphony, or coherence. National cohesion ... -
The effect of mobile banking on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Narobi, 2014-10)Mobile banking is a service provided by financial institutions in cooperation with mobile phone operators. It allows customers with busy lives to conveniently do their banking using their phones anytime. It is about ... -
Outsourcing and operational performance of major petroleum marketing firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)An organizational competitiveness based on capabilities and production strategies, results in a better quality, efficiency and flexibility in the firms operation. With the increasingly competitive environments along with ... -
An analysis of contribution of government agricultural expenditure in promoting agricultural growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main objective of this study is to investigate how changes in disaggregated government agricultural expenditure has affected agricultural growth rate in Kenya from 1983-2013. An analysis was carried out to determine ... -
The relationship between exchange rates and foreign direct investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)An exchange rate is the rate at which one currency is exchanged for another in order to enable trading in a host country. It determines how much of one currency is available to be used to purchase goods and services in ... -
The impact of gender inequalities on food Securityin rural households in Nyansiongo Sub - Location Nyamira county
(2014-11)The study examined the impact of gender inequalities on food security in rural households in Nyansiongo Sub - Location, Nyamira County. The research sought answers to the following questions: One, what resources do ... -
The relationship between working capital management and financial performance of supermarkets in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Working capital management is an important issue in any organization. This is because without proper management of working capital components, it’s difficult for the firm to run its operations smoothly. This issue has ... -
Effects of dividend policy on the growth of selected medium enterprises in Nairobi county, Kenya
(2014)Medium enterprises experience poor growth because of a number of limitations arising from poor capital structure, poor liquidity (cash flow) management, undefined ownership structure, poor profitability and constrained ... -
Quality of research and performance of government research institutes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Quality is a complex subject where different quality gurus define it in somewhat different way from each other, leaving no real consensus on definition. This dilemma is transferred to determining quality of research, ...
