University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Factors influencing provision of quality housing: a case study of Mandera town
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the factors influencing provision of quality housing in Mandera town, Kenya. The study was guided by four objectives focusing on the factors that determine whether the cost ... -
Association between malnutrition and feeding practice among children aged six–twenty four months at Mbagathi District Hospital-Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Exclusive breast feeding for the first six months of life and appropriate introduction of complementary feeds is a key determinant of the nutrition status of children. Objective: To assess the feeding practices ... -
Online Contracts in Kenya: Challenges the Internet Poses as to Formation and Formalities of Contract
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Knowledge sharing practices among crop researchers at the Kenya agricultural research institute
(2014-10)This study sought to explore the knowledge sharing practices employed by crop researchers at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). KARI accounts for more than half of both total research spending and ... -
The Effect of Country of Origin, Consumer Characteristics and Attitudes on Consumer Behaviour Towards Foreign Clothing Brands in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The country-of-origin (COO) concept refers to the country where a particular product is made and is anchored on the international marketing theory. The broad objective of this study was to determine the effect of COO, ... -
Determinants of firm size in Kenyan manufacturing firms case study of Thika – Kiambu county
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Most small and micro enterprises in Kenya have for a long time faced a challenge of growing into larger corporations. This is despite the reality that they form the basis upon which the economy of the country can be ... -
Challenges of e-procurement implementation among multinational tea companies in Kericho county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Electronic Procurement is the use of electronic computer systems to manage the entire procurement process Francois (2012). While this system can deliver significant cost savings to business, a number of innovative companies ... -
An Assessment of Human-induced Impacts on Urban Wetlands: a Case Study of the Nairobi Dam
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems on earth. They support millions of people and provide environmental goods and services including but not limited to reducing impact of floods, regulating water flow, ... -
Factors influencing online shopping adoption in Kenya: a case of Westlands district, Nairobi county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Online shopping or online retailing is a form of electronic commerce which allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet using a web browser. Alternative names are: e-shop, e-store, ... -
A real time web based employee abuse reporting application in Kenya: A case of a University College
(2014)This project presents a summary of the work covered in this research and the findings uncovered. This work analyses the potential of a web based applications to improve abuse reporting among employees in organizations. ... -
Dynamic Simulation Model for Socio-economic Impact of E-health Tools in Cervical Cancer Management in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-12)Apart from cost effectiveness, e-health tools optimize cervical cancer management. An understanding of the impact of e-health interventions will inform policy. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical and social ... -
The effect of monetary and fiscal policy on interest rates in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Implementation of monetary policy and fiscal policy are both functions of the government to influence the economy, usually by varying demand and supply of money through interest rates. The two are done by different agents ... -
Relationship between ISO 9001: 2008 certification and operational performance in water sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)ISO 9001:2008 quality management system standards are meant to enable organizations to set up effective and efficient management systems for them to meet the needs of interested parties including business goals, society, ... -
Factors Affecting the Growth of Business Process Outsourcing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The purpose of this study was to examine factors affecting the growth of business process outsourcing firms strategies in kenya. The rapid growth of outsourcing has transformed the way public entities are managing their ... -
The Effect of Trade Unions on Organizational Productivity in the Cement Manufacturing Industry in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study has attempted to establish the effect of trade unions on organizational productivity in cement manufacturing companies in Nairobi. This interest was stirred by the deficiency of literature on the relationship ... -
The effect of privatisation on financial performance of firms in Kenya
(2014-11)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of privatisation on financial and operat ional efficiency of firms in Kenya . The data for the study was obtained from se condary sources; specifically, hand b ook ... -
The Relationship Between Dividend and Financial Performance of Saving and Credit Co-operative Societies Registered by Sacco Society Regulatory Authority in Nairobi County
(2014)Dividend policy is a very important aspect of financial management but remains as the ten important unresolved problems in finance. This is because it affects such areas as the financial structure of the firm, the flow ... -
The Relationship Between Foreign Direct Investments and Economic Growth in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is generally defined as capital flows resulting from the behavior of multinational companies while Economic Growth is defined as an increase in the production and consumption of goods and ... -
Factors affecting strategy implementation at family bank limited, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The challenges of the modern business environment and fast changing global economy demands high productivity speed and flexibility for organizations that seeks to thrive. In order to achieve the required efficiency and ... -
The effect of working capital management on profitability of manufacturing companies listed at Nairobi securities exchange
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)Working capital management involves the management of the most liquid resources of the firm which includes cash and cash equivalents, Inventories and trade and other receivables. Most firms do not hold the correct amount ...
