University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Communication Strategies in Conflict Resolution and Management: a Case Study of Urban Slum Dwellers With Specific Reference to Ribera Slum of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)A purposeful study was conducted to find out communication strategies or interventions used in conflict management and resolution. The focus was on communities residing in Kibera slums, Nairobi. The results of the study ... -
Challenges of strategic plan implementation: a case study of the Kenya roads board
(University of Nairobi, 2010)This is a study of Kenya Roads Board (KRB). KRB is a state corporation mandated to oversee the road network and thereby coordinate its development, rehabilitation and maintenance funded by the KRB Fund and to advise the ... -
Assessment of determinants of foreign banks investments in emerging economies: a survey of commercial banks in kenya
(2010-11)Greater foreign participation in the banking industry raises a number of important analytical issues such as; the factors determining a bank’s decision to expand its activities abroad, its choice of countries to invest ... -
Problems of Political Representation in Kenya
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Duration Dependence in Stock Prices: a Duration Analysis of Bull and Bear Markets on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
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Cash Crop Economy and Family Labour Organization - a Case Study of the Mumias Sugar Outgrowers Scheme
(University of Nairobi, 1996)In this study it was hypothesized that the introduction of a cash crop in a well established subsistence economy was likely to alter the household labour organization and use. The study centered on the simple theme of ... -
Strategy implementation challenges at the heritage insurance company limited
(University of Nairobi, 2011)With the accelerating dynamics of competition, the key to competitiveness no longer lies in employing strategies, which have been successful in the past or in emulating strategies of successful competitors. Real competitive ... -
The Effectiveness of Brand Personality on the Choice of Lubricants by Matatu Drivers: a Case of Nairobi-nyeri Route in Kenya
(2010-11)Branding serves many functions. Beyond identifying a product, branding can create perceptions of quality, reliability, and value in a product, as well as loyalty, confidence, and self-expression to the consumer. The main ... -
A Survey of Responses to the Global Financial Crisis by Commercial Banks Offering Mortgage Finance in Kenya
(2010)The sub-prime mortgage crisis affected the real estate industry and caused a financial crisis triggered by a dramatic rise in mortgage deliquencies and foreclosures in the United States, with major adverse consequences ... -
The Role of External Stakeholders in the Strategy Implementation at Higher Education Loans Board
(University of Nairobi, 2011)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 ... -
Strategic planning at the retirement benefits authority in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Strategic planning is a component of strategic management. Strategic management can be defined as the process by which managers select and implement a set of strategies that aim to achieve sustainable competitive advantage ... -
Factors Determining Sustainable Competitive Advantage for the Instituteof 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 ... -
Competitive Positioning Strategies Adopted By The National Hospital Insurance Fund (Kenya)
(University of Nairobi, 2011)This study was aimed at determining competitive positioning strategies adopted by the National Hospital Insurance Fund. The study targeted management staff at NHIF since they are conversant with the information sought ... -
An Investigation of the Credit Management Practices in Manufacturing Industries: a Case Study of East African Portland Cement Company Limited
(2010)The aim of the study is to investigate current credit management practices in EAPCC. Credit management has established itself worldwide as a vital management function, contributing to the economic well being of organizations ... -
Factors affecting the adaptability of international health management practices by the national hospital insurance fund (NHIF) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting the adaptability of international health management practices by the national hospital insurance fund (NHIF) in Kenya. The adoption of international health ... -
Challenges of Globalization Affecting Music Copyright Society of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Globalization phenomenon is an irreversible trend that has both its challenges and opportunities. No single sector can manage to fight alone the challenges that come with globalization and therefore, there is need for an ... -
Seroprevalence And Risk Factors For Hiv Infection Among Prison Inmates In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: HIV infection among prison inmates shows one of the highest prevalence rates for specific population subgroups, reaching as high as 17% in Brazil and elsewhere in the world.Published data on HIV infection in ... -
The Determinants of Stock Market Prices in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991)Kenya lias made notable strides in all sectors of her economy since independence. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at average rate of 4,8 per cent between 1964 and 1990. The prerequisites of sustained economic growth ... -
Challenges affecting coffee marketing by coffee firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011-10)Historically, coffee has been an important commodity in Kenya because of its contribution to foreign exchange earnings, farm incomes and employment opportunities. The emergence of new consumption patterns poses great ... -
Effectiveness of Marketing Communication Methods Among the Registered Deposit Taking Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The purpose of the study was to establish the marketing communication methods that are used by deposit taking SACCOS in Nairobi. Specifically the study sought to: identify marketing communication methods used by deposit ...
