University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges of Strategic Outsourcing by Mobile Telecommunication Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Various studies have been undertaken on factors that motivate companies to outsource but the challenges remain inherent of such strategic decisions. Increased expenditures and the growing number of players in the ... -
Burden of cancer associated with infectious agents at two referral hospitals, kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Infectious agents accounts for nearly 18% of the global cancer burden, with higher percentages in developing countries. The commonest infectious agents associated with cancer morbidity worldwide include, ... -
Determinants of project sustainability among select ed non - governmental organizations in the health sector : a case of Nairobi county
(2014)This purpose of this study was to establish the determinants of project sustainability among NGOs in the health sector; a case of Nairobi County. Th e study was guided by the following objectives: To determine ... -
Teachers’competence in tests construction within blooms taxonomy for effective learning assessment: a case study of Kikuyu district, Kiambu county.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)A test as an assessment technique is a tool or device that is used to obtain information about achievement, aptitude or intelligence level of learners. This study focused on the competence of secondary school teachers ... -
Achieving Competitive Advantage Through Knowledge Management Practices by the Hotels in the Coastal Region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Knowledge management helps to identify, generate, accumulate, save, retrieve, and distribute knowledge to contribute towards improving company-wide service quality. The study sought to determine the knowledge management ... -
Effect of Remuneration in Private Security Companies on the Control of Property Crimes in Urban Areas in Kenya: a Case of Nairobi Central Business District
(2014)The numbers and revenue from PSCs has continued to grow but the remuneration of personnel has not improved therefore contributing to increased crime and insecurity. This study sought to assess the effect of remuneration ... -
Determinants of Supply Chain Performance Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-10)The study sought to investigate the determinants of supply chain performance among commercial banks in Kenya.The study was guided by the supply chain management theory. The study adopted a descriptive research methodology ... -
Application of GIS in auto insurance risk segmentation and rating: a case for Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have given rise to sophisticated scientific techniques for collection, analysis and visualization of location based data. GIS analysis is used to reveal some critical ... -
Top management team diversity and performance of major Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to examine the top management team diversity and performance of major commercial banks in Kenya. The study sought to find out how top management team diversity and specifically age, gender, ... -
Strategic Responses Adopted by Non-governmental Organizations Dealing With HIV/AIDS to Environmental Influences in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)The GOK developed the first Kenya National HIV/AIDS Strategic Plan (KNASP) for 2000-2005, establishing a response to the epidemic in partnership with all stakeholders, including civil society, private sector and development ... -
A comparative study on market segment characteristics that influence adoption of green products: a case of Runda and Nairobi dam estates
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Given the growing awareness of widespread environmental degradation facing current and future generations, environmentalism has been identified as potentially one of the biggest business issue that corporates must address ... -
Influence of financial literacy training on financial performance of women self help groups: a case of equity bank customers, Isiolo branch, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)This study was set out to assess the extent to which training on financial literacy influenced financial performance of women self help group customers in Equity Bank, Isiolo Branch. The combined impact of globalization ... -
Effects of teachers’ efficacy in handling individual differences on language achievement of pre-scholars in Kajiado north county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of teacher‟s efficacy in handling individual differences on English achievement of pre scholars in Kajiado North County, Kenya. The following were the objectives of ... -
An Analysis of Peacekeeping Strategies in Africa: the Case of the African Union Mission in Somalia (Amisom)
(2014)This study explored the peacekeeping strategies in Africa with a special emphasis to AMISOM in Somalia. The main objective of this Research Paper was to understand and examine the main aspects and challenges facing AMISOM. ... -
Internet Marketing and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The growth and spread of internet with an extraordinary pace over the last few decades has resulted in its increased use for marketing purpose; this is internet marketing. Internet as a marketing tool provides significant ... -
Application of Balanced Score Card in Creating Competitive Advantage at Kenya Commercial Bank Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The main objective of this study was to determine the competitive advantage associated with the application of balance score card by Kenya Commercial Bank. The Kenya Commercial Bank adopted this tool to manage performance ... -
Examining the role of human rights in enhancing corporate governance in private sector corporations in Kenya
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Use of Information Technology in Capacity Building: an Evaluation of Computer-based Training in Substance Use Disorders in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of computer based learning in mental health training in Kenya. The study used Computer Based Learning (CBL) as a tool to build the capacity of health care workers ... -
Adequacy of axillary lymph node dissection in the management of breast cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Axillary lymph node status is the most important prognostic factor in the management of breast cancer and is used to guide adjuvant treatment. When axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is done, retrieval of ... -
Procurement Outsourcing and Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)he study was conducted to establish the effect of procurement outsourcing on supply chain performance among manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study had three specific objectives to achieve: to determine the extent to ...
