University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors Affecting Glycemic Control Among Type Ii Diabetics Attending Machakos Level Five Outpatient Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction Glycemic control refers to the regulation and maintenance of blood glucose levels within a normal range in diabetic patients. Up to 40% of Kenyan Type II diabetic patients on treatment and clinical follow-up ... -
Influence Of Total Quality Management Strategies On The Construction Of Power Line Projects By Rural Electrification Authority Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizations are the world over trying to come up with ways to satisfy their customer‘s needs and expectations. The adoption of a Total Quality Management System and its subsequent certification is a voluntary and ... -
The Effect of Stock Market Liquidity on Stock Returns: Evidence From the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)One of the risks associated with company stocks is stock liquidity. Stocks with high liquidity are attractive to investors and increases demand for such stocks in the stock market. Increasing the attractiveness and demand ... -
Factors Associated With Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 6-59 Months at Embu Level V Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Childhood malnutrition is a complex problem with far-reaching consequences. The factors that lead to it are varied and inter-connected. The aim of this study is to establish the characteristics of children who ... -
Evaluation of the Management of Hypertension Among Adult Patients in Murang’a South Sub-county Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background The rising numbers of hypertension globally and in Kenya is a major public health issue. Several studies have revealed that the control of blood pressure among adult patients is suboptimal. Despite high prevalence ... -
Brand Equity and Sales Performance of Red Meat Brands in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Significant brand equity levels most often prompts higher buyer inclinations and buy expectations. It additionally brings an open door for a strong competitive advantage and creates barriers to competitive entry. The ... -
Evaluation of Pain Management Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive chronic autoimmune systemic inflammatory disease that causes significant pain, functional disability and joint destruction. Pain is the most distressing symptom of this ... -
Assessment of Drug Therapy Problems in Adult Patients With Both Cardiovascular Diseases and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ABSTRACT Background information: Patients with both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus conditions take multiple medications prescribed to them thus are more predisposed to drug therapy problems. Drug ... -
Serum Uric Acid Levels in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The prevalence of hyperuricemia has been increasing around the world accompanied by a rapid increase in obesity and diabetes. There has been a growing interest in the association between elevated uric acid and ... -
Strategic Responses to Changes in the External Environment and Organizational Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Due to the changes in the technology advancement, globalization, intense competition and economic reforms in the country, there is need for the organization to develop strategies in order to adopt to environmental dynamisms. ... -
Effect of Firm Characteristics on the Financial Performance of Energy and Petroleum Firms Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to examine the effect of firms traits namely board size, liquidity, firm size, age and leverage on the financial performance .Financial performance is measured by ROA and ROE. Correlation research design ... -
Organizational Culture and Operational Performance in Insurance Firms in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)In current era, the major issue within insurance companies is acquiring the most effective operations management performance that will be responsible for measuring the overall organization’s performance. The main objective ... -
Social Inference to Gender on Logistics in Disaster Relief Operations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Social inferences on gender has in the recent past received a lot of attention from logistics practitioners, academicians and logistics organizations management. This sought to find out the impact of this inference on ... -
Influence Of Organsational Culture On Project Performance In Waso Trustland Project Organisation Isiolo County- Kenya
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Effect of Board Characteristics on Financial Performance of Microfinance Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The board of directors plays the monitoring function as advocated for by the agency theory and providing resources as supported by the resource dependence theory. However, despite such efforts, corporate failures have been ... -
Recruitment and Selection Practices Among Telecommunication Engineering Firms in Nairobi County Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of this study was to identify the recruitment and selection practices adopted by telecommunication engineering firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to understand how the telecommunication ... -
Challenges of Implementating of Entry Strategies and Competitive Advantage of Chinese Multinational Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)A firm whose profits are more than the average profits of the industry makes it to have a competitive advantage over its rivals. The aim of the particular strategy is to achieve a competitive advantage that is sustainable. ... -
Factors Influencing Sustainability Of Donor Funded Health Projects In Kenya: A Case Of Tuberculosis Accelerated Response And Care Project In Meru County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Study sought to establish influence of stakeholder involvement, resource mobilization, monitoring evaluation and staff capacity on donor funded health projects. This study assumed descriptive survey design and targeted 8 ... -
Relationship Between Internal Controls Practices and Financial Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The main objective of the study was to determine relationship between internal control and financial performance of commercial state corporations in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive design. The target population ... -
Design of Speciality Milk and Competitive Advantage of Dairy Processing Firms in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The milk industry in Kenya is a source of income and food and a major contributor to the national GDP. However, the processing firms in the industry face product design problems which affect their competitiveness. The ...
