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Influence of Performance Management Strategies on Service Delivery in the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government; Case of Gucha South Sub County, Kisii, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Effectiveness of performance management systems in an organization is normally affected by many factors but three are most important. First, the system needs to be aligned with and is supported by the organizational direction ... -
Determinants of Household Healthcare Expenditures in Rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Despite a country’s income improving, it does not obviously eliminate catastrophic expenditures. The study was conducted with an objective of establishing determinants of household expenditures in rural Kenya. The specific ... -
Hindrances to Quality Education in Secondary Schools in Slums in Kenya: a Study of Soweto Slum, Embakasi Sub-county, Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Learning in a slum is of a concern when the quality of education offered is considered. This work only focused on one of such slums, Soweto. Three secondary schools in the slum were sampled. These schools are, St. Justino, ... -
Determinants of Coffee Export Performance in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Coffee sector is a very important sector that contributes to Kenya’s foreign exchange earnings, creates employment opportunities and overall economic growth. Understanding the factors that influence coffee export performance ... -
Effect Of Debt Financing On Financial Performance Among Firms Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to examine the effect of debt financing on financial performance of listed firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The agency theory, pecking order theory, trade-off theory, Modigliani and miller ... -
Effects Of Corporate Governance On Firms’ Value Among Non Financial Companies Listed In Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Maximization of shareholder wealth has been argued as the key reason for existence of organizations and as a result managers have been urged to concentrate more on firms’ value as opposed to the common practice of profit ... -
Implementation Of Human Resource Management Practices At Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Human resource management functions involve the management and development of people in organizations, formulation and implementation of human resource practices and policies. The aim of this study was to establish ... -
The Phonology of Olutura Syllables
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This thesis is about the sound segments, syllable structures and phonological processes of Olutura with the main aim of making a contribution towards making a valid conclusion as to which group of Luyia dialects Olutura ... -
Innovation In Small Architectural And Civil Construction Firms In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Innovations are acknowledged because of playing vital roles in value creation and also maintenance of the construction firms' competitive gains. However, the innovation traits vary from one industry to the other, and ... -
Effect Of In-Store Promotion On Consumer Purchase Behaviour In Multinational Supermarkets In Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Consumer purchase decision is influenced by different strategies. While these strategies exist, it is still questionable whether consumers base their buying intentions on them. This study sought to examine the effect of ... -
Strategies For Positioning, Retaining And Strengthening Performance In Commercial Banks In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Business environment has been expanding, leading to increase in choices for consumers, decreased prices and reduced profit margins. The increase in expectations of customers has made it necessary for organizations to change ... -
Influence Of Talent Management Practices On Employee Commitment In The Kenyan Public Service: A Case Of State Department For Infrastructure
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of talent management practices on employee commitment at State Department for Infrastructure in Nairobi. The objective of the study was to find out how talent management ... -
The influence of executive-legislature Relations on Legislative Oversight in Kenya, 2008-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kenya has witnessed evolution in the Executive-Legislature relations starting from independence. Re-introduction of multi-party politics in 1990 witnessed an increasingly assertive and strong legislature ready to effectively ... -
The Role Of Social Enterprise In The Empowerment Of Households
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The socio-economic empowerment of households in Kibra, in Nairobi County and the rest of urban slum areas in Kenya are declining. There is need for individuals and the community to be socio-economically empowered in order ... -
Fraud Risk Management Practices And Financial Performance Of Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This investigation sought to verify the link between FRM approaches and the financial performance of the 55 insurance establishments in Kenya. This investigation was anchored on a descriptive study design approach. Population ... -
The Influence Of The Social Media In Promoting Kenya’S Foreign Policy Goals (2003 -2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to establish the influence of social media in promoting Kenya’s foreign policy goals globally. The study was anchored on a conceptual framework and on Soft Power theory by Joseph Nye. The study adopted a ... -
Marketing Strategy, Implementation And Performance Of Organizational Implementors Of Vision 2030
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The primary objective of marketing is to manage profitable relationships between a firm and its customers. A firm gains a competitive advantage through adoption of competitive strategies which enable it improve its operational ... -
The Role Of Men In Ending Female Genital Mutilation/cutting In Maparasha Location, Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The main purpose of this study was to examine the role of men in ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. FGM is a deep rooted culture in some Kenyan communities and as such, has been viewed a retrogressive practice ... -
Influence of Management Practices on Performance of Building Projects. A Case of Private Building Companies in Nakuru Town – Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study sought to examine the influence of Management Practices on performance of building projects in Kenya; focus was on private building companies in Nakuru town, Nakuru County. Even though Management Practices used ... -
Tax Incentives, International Competitiveness, Investment Climate And Foreign Direct Investment In East Africa Community Partner States
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has become an essential and effective economic catalyst for stimulating economic development especially by countries with low domestic savings. Therefore, countries around the world employ ...
