University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of change management practices on organizational performance at the United Nations Secretariat, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Strategic change management is an emerging field and is increasingly being perceived as a working tool that provides solutions to a variety of issues affecting organizations today. Change management encompasses the ... -
Role of Parliamentary Institutions in International Relations: the Case of Parliament of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Parliamentary diplomacy is an emerging concept in the international arena. Legislators and delegations of parliament are involved in different activities aimed at enhancing international relations among countries or ... -
Factors influencing implementation of English curriculum in public primary schools in Bungoma South sub-county, Bungoma county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing implementation of English curriculum in public primary schools in Bungoma South Sub-County. The performance that is realized in national examinations at ... -
Determinants of the Use of Modern Contraceptives in Baringo County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Birth control program is fundamental in the control of maternal and child mortality rates as a woman can then effectively space her births and avoid unwanted pregnancy. The major component of family planning is the use of ... -
Positioning Strategies On Mobile Money Transfer At Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Organizations that operate in an industry with more than one firm face substantial competition if not fierce competition. Firms, therefore, seek to outperform their rivals by using strategies such as positioning strategies. ... -
The rising challenges in the implementation of foreign policy: a case of Sub-state Diplomacy in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This research study set out to investigate the rising challenges in the implementation of Foreign policy through Sub-State diplomacy using Kenya as a case study. Sub-State diplomacy is best defined as the conduct of ... -
Influence of Information and Communication Technology Integration in Growth of Commercial Banks in Kenya: a Case of Kenya Commercial Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Information,communication and technology (ICT) has revolutionized how commercial banks operate by changing and simplifying cumbersome bank processes to the benefit of the shareholders and customers. A proportion of commercial ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of Liaison Group Insurance Brokers, Kenya LTD
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The insurance industry in Kenya is faced with low penetration and low literacy levels in terms of the knowledge of the importance of taking up insurance policies as a cushion in case of losses. In addition the players in ... -
The Relationship Between Environmental Accounting and Reporting Practices and Profitability of Manufacturing Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Profit maximization goal has been a preserve for most firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. There has been a growing interest among various stakeholders to consider preservation of resources that originate from ... -
The impact of e- procurement on the operational performance of Parastatals in the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The study was about the impact of e-procurement on the operational performance of parastatals in the ministry of energyand petroleum in Kenya. The study’s objective was to determine the impact of e-procurement implementation ... -
Effect Of Mergers And Acquisitions On The Financial Performance Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The objective of this research was to determine the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya. Theoretically it is assumed that mergers ... -
Operations Strategies, Customer Satisfaction and Competitiveness in Bonfire Adventures and Events Limited (K)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Operations strategies act as a competitive priority which act as yardsticks which most companies can utilize to add value to services they provide. The challenges faced by operations managers are not only internal but also ... -
Big data analytics and electronic resource usage in Academic Libraries
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of the study was to investigate the application of big data analytics as a tool for analyzing electronic resources usage in the academic library setup in Kenya with reference to the library of Pan Africa ... -
The Effect of Inflation on Stock Market Returns at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The causal nexus between inflation and stock market performance has received considerable attention from academicians where studies have used data from both developed and developing countries. Extant research works have ... -
Evaluation of Adequacy of Control of Chemotherapy Induced Vomiting in Paediatric Patients With Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side effect associated with various chemotherapy regimens. To mitigate this phenomenon, several classes of antiemetics are recommended for use before ... -
Strategies Adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya in Response to the Law Capping Interest Rates
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The ability of an organization to adjust its operation in light of the evolving changes in their operating environment determines the sustainability of the business unit in both the short and long term. The objective of ... -
The relationship between liquidity and profitability of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Liquidity and profitability are key variables, which provide information concerning the performance and survival of many businesses. In order to obtain a long-term survival and healthy growth of any business venture, both ... -
Relationship between corporate liquidity risk and solvency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Risk-taking is an inherent element of banking and, indeed, profits are in part of the reward for successful risk taking in business. However, excessive or poorly managed risk can lead to losses and thus endanger the ... -
Factors influencing performance of community development projects: a case of Inades formation Kenya (African institute of social and economic development) in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing the performance of Community Development Projects (CDPs) in Machakos County, Kenya with a focus on the initiatives carried out by African Institute ...
