University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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An Empirical Study of the Determinants of Financial Performance in Real Estate Development by Government Enterprises: a Case Study of National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The study has tried to explain the determinants of financial performance of NHC based on several factors which were firm and government based. The data used was derived from the projects undertaken for a period of six ... -
The Strategic Response To Social Changes By Catholic Secondary Schools In The Archdiocese Of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)According to Pearce and Robinson (1991) strategic responses are the set of decisions and actions that result in the formulation and implementation of plans designed to achieve a firm's objectives. It is thus a reaction ... -
Relationship Between Quality of Work Life and Employee Commitment of Unionized Employees of Kenya Commercial Bank Branch Network in Nairobi
(2011-11)Determining the quality of work life (QWL) of employees is an important consideration for employers interested in improving employees’ job satisfaction and commitment. The objective of this study was to investigate the ... -
Relationship Between Tax Paid and Level of Investment for the Quoted Companies in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Tax policies are normally used to stimulate investment and can be varied depending on how an economy of a country is doing. The government can thus stimulate the economy by using tax policies in place. This would in turn ... -
An Examination of the Relationship Between Financial Performance and Financial Management Practices Adopted by Insurance Companies in Kenya
(2011-11)The study was set out to examine the financial management practices as used by insurance companies in Kenya, and to find out the relationship between financial performance and financial management practices of 45 Insurance ... -
The Relationship Between Dividend Per Share and Firm Value:case of Companies Listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Dividends payment has always been one of the main topics in the studies of Finance scholars. Many researchers have developed and empirically tested various models to explain dividend behavior. Its importance derives from ... -
The Risk-return Trade-off of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2011)CAPM is basically a linear model that relates risk and return in which beta is the coefficient of the difference between the market return and the risk-free rate. However, in this research beta is not the gradient but the ... -
Factors Influencing Performance of Staff in Public Technical, Industrial, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (Tivet) Institutions in Kisumu County, Kenya
(2011)>taff performance is a critical aspect of an organizations ability to meet its objectives, survive, and hrive Best practice in staff performance involves a full range of managerial practices. For this reason, he study ... -
A Survey of Information Systems Security Practices Adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Information systems security is a fundamental concept in the present times owing to the great dependency that almost all functions within an organization rely on information systems for their day to day operations to be ... -
Relationship Between Benchmarking and Performance: a Case Study of Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)This study examined the relationship between benchmarking and performance at Barclays Bank of Kenya. Primary data was collected by use of a questionnaire. A sample of 50 respondents was used out of which 37 responded. The ... -
Institutions and Enterprise Growth in Kenya: the Case of Firm Level Institutions Among Wood Furniture Producers in Kakamega Town
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Since 1986, the Kenyan government has put special emphasis on the promotion of Micro and Small Enterprise, (MSEs), particularly in the medium sized urban centres or towns. These are incidentally the areas that are suffering ... -
Impact Of Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) On Leadership Effectiveness In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Development of Knowledge, skills and competencies lead to improved performance, goal achievement, increased learning and personal satisfaction. Enhancing leadership capability is central to improved investment, productivity, ... -
Some Pharmacological actions of Oxmniquine on whole animal and isolated tissues
(University of Nairobi, 1982) -
Strategic Change Implementation And Its Challenges At CfC Stanbic Bank, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The objectives of this study were to determine how strategic change was implemented at CfC Stanbic Bank and the challenges encountered. The researcher used both primary and secondary data. An interview guide was used to ... -
The influence of urine Ph changes on the renal excretion of weekly acidic drug
(University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Critical Success Factors And Strategy In The Banking Industry In Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2008) -
Strategic Responses by Kenya Tourist Development Corporation to Changes in Its Environment
(University of Nairobi, 2008) -
Effects Of Mergers On Financial Performance Of Companies Listed At The Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2006)This research attempts to determine the effects of mergers on financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). Theoretically it is assumed that mergers improves the performance of the companies ... -
Perception of the Employees of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd on the Effectiveness of Training and Development Programmes
(University of Nairobi, 2011-08)The purpose of this study was to establish the employees’ perception of the effectiveness of the training and development programmes at Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd. Perception of employees of the effectiveness of ... -
Sustained Release Preparations By Microencapsulation
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
