University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Application of Inventory Models in Management of Raw Materials by Food Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)Proper inventory management represents one of the ways in which firms can manage their costs, and satisfy their customers by giving them quality products at the right prices. The objectives of the study were to research ... -
The Effects of Job Satisfaction on Job Turnover
(University of Nairobi, 2007-07)Many people in life seek satisfaction at work. Like any other attitude, job satisfaction is a mixture of believes, feelings and behaviour tendencies. There has been a high turn over among teachers in private schools. This ... -
A Survey of Factors Driving Strategic Planning by Professional Associations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This study sought to establish the factors driving strategic planning by professional associations in Kenya. The study used a survey design to achieve this objective. Target population for this study consisted of 29 ... -
Competitive Strategies and Performance of International Non-governmental Organizations in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2012-10)In the recent past International Non-Governmental Organization operating in Kenya has experienced rapid increase in number and scale of activity resulting to increased turbulence in the NGOs environment. This turbulence ... -
Managing Strategic Change at Cfc Life Assurance Limited in Kenya
(2012-10)The most desirable management skill in 21st century is ability to manage change. Change is the most pressing issues facing organizations, their managers and employees. Organizations are receiving a lot unrelenting stream ... -
Comparative study of cape aloe and aloe secundiflqra, using chemical physical and instrumental methods
(University of Nairobi, 1984)The aim of this work was to determine the different anthraquinones in Aloe Second!flora, an indigenous species of Aloe growing around Pharmacy Department (Kenyatta National Hospital). This was composed with the anthraquinines ... -
Effects of Changes in the Legal Framework Governing Education on the Performance of Kenya Institute of Special Education
(2011-11)Organizational performance comprises of the actual results of an organization as measured against its intended goals and objectives. External factors of a firm are always beyond it’s control therefore, influence the ... -
Short-run and long-run ipo financial performance for firms quoted at the nairobi stock exchange
(2011-11)Anecdotal evidence from the Nairobi Stock Exchange reveals that most of the IPOs are usually underpriced more so if the share price value at the end of 1st day of trading is checked against the offer price. The present ... -
Challenges Facing Kenya Commercial Bank in the Implementation of Internationalization Strategy
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)Strategy formulation and development is the development of long term plans for the effective management of opportunities and threats in light of the organization's strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand strategy ... -
Open source software adoption by Kenyan counties based on selected local authorities
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The extensive diffusion of open source software (OSS) is driving discussion among scholars on a set of issues, including its adoption by public administrations. OSS is used the world over, but there is a lot of uncertainty ... -
Factors determining sustainable competitive advantage for the institute of advanced technology ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2010-12)This study was aimed at identifying the factors determining sustainable competitive advantage for The Institute of Advanced Technology Ltd guided by the theory of Sustainable Competitive Advantage Seeking and maintaining ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at Safaricom Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Many organizations today are focusing on becoming more competitive; by launching competitive strategies that give them an edge over others as influence the organization's performance which is essential of survival. For ... -
Application of Ansoff's Product/market Growth Strategies in Community Based Organizations in Kisumu East District, Kenya
(2012-11)The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which CBOs in Kisumu East District apply Ansoff s Product Market Growth Strategy. In this context the study examined the four Ansoffs growth Strategies namely: ... -
The Influence of Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement on Multinational Companies’ Decision to Invest in East Africa
(University Of Nairobi, 2012)The objective of this study was to determine the influence of Intellectual Property Rights enforcement on Multinational companies' decisions to invest in East Africa. The respondents were made up of public relations officers ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by the standard limited
(University of Nairobi, 2010-11)The research aimed at determining the competitive strategies adopted by the standard group limited in the face of challenges arising from the operating environment. The researcher noted that the increased level of competition ... -
The Assessment of Risk in the Four Segments of the Nse
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This research provides evidence that there is improvement of market efficiency ^ NSE and that the risk on the four segments of the NSE are not necessarily tltf *ame‘ They could be significantly different at times despite ... -
Factors Inhibiting Implementation of Public Procurement Act (2005) and Its Regulations in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2011)Given the increasing competition among the mobile telephone companies in Kenya, it is of importance that each of the firms accurately gather, analyse and systematically use the information they gather to offer them a ... -
Factors Influencing Outsourcing Strategies at Professional Membership Based Institutions: a Case of the Kenya Institute of Management
(University of Nairobi, 2011-09)Outsourcing is the strategic use of outside resources to perform activities that are usually handled by internal staff and resources. By using a well managed outsourcing agreement, companies can gain a lot of benefits ... -
Application of Growth Strategies at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) may not necessarily be profit making organizations but they definitely need to be financially sustainable to survive. Traditionally, BMOs have been overly dependent on their members’ ... -
Strategic Response of Ktda (H) Ltd to Changes in Contemporary Economic Factors in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-11)This research project focuses on strategic response of KTDA Holdings Ltd to changes related to contemporary economic factors of inflation rates, interest rates, exchange rates and international oil prices. According to ...
