University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategy Implementation of Technology to Enhance Supply Chain Management Best Practices at Unicef
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Strategic implementation put simply is the process that puts plans and strategies into action to reach goals. Strategic implementation is critical to a company’s success, addressing the who, where, when, and how of ... -
Influence of marketing strategies on attraction of international customers in the hotel industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study sought to establish marketing strategies adopted by hotels in nairobi county as well as their attraction of international customers. The study objective was to establish the marketing strategies adopted by ... -
Accuracy of smear microscopy and incremental yield of Xpert MTB/RIF in detection of pulmonary tuberculosis in laboratories in Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: The National tuberculosis control Program (NTP) of Rwanda is currently phasing in the use of light emitting diode-fluorescent microscopy (LED-FM) as an alternative to the Ziehl-Neelsen technique (ZN). This, ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)With the increasing level and pace of innovation and competition, market leaders have to create a competitive advantage that enables them to drive and retain superior financial performance within the industry they operate ... -
Challenges of normalizing and implementing gay rights as part of the international human rights:case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Two fundamental human rights are the prohibition against discrimination and the guarantee of equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground to all people. However, these principles have not been ... -
Effects of Earnings Announcement on the Share Price for Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was undertaken with a view of establishing whether earnings announcements affect the stock prices of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange for the years 2009-2013.The objective of study was to determine ... -
Challenges of Online Recruitment and Selection in United Nations Humanitarian Agencies in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study was to identify the challenges of online recruitment and selection in the United Nations humanitarian organizations in Nairobi. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey research ... -
Challenges of Strategic Leadership in Strategy Implementation by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This research project was set out to address the objective of determining the challenges of strategic leadership in strategy implementation by the IEBC in Kenya. The study was carried out through case study focusing on ... -
Influence of Customer Retention Strategies on Performance of Insurance Companies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study aimed to determine the influence of customer retention strategies on performance of insurance companies in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was a cross- sectional descriptive survey design which used quantitative ... -
Influence of extrinsic rewards on teachers’ job commitment in public primary schools, Sigor division, Chepalungu district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to investigate the influence of extrinsic rewards on teachers job commitment in public primary schools in Sigor division, Chepalungu district Kenya. The objectives of the study were to determine the ... -
Assessment of Disaster Management Practices, at the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Disaster is a common phenomenon that can happen when least expected and it often comes unannounced with disastrous consequences. Disasters are frequently happening around the world and organizations need to focus on ... -
Change Management Practices in the Judiciary Transformation Framework in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The main purpose for this research is to investigate on change management practices in the judiciary transformation framework in Kenya. Change represents an intentional attempt to improve in some important way, the ... -
Factors influencing drug abuse among secondary school students in Uasin Gishu East sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to examine the factors that influence alcohol and drug abuse among secondary school students in Uasin Gishu East Sub County. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a major public health problem in Kenya with ... -
The Relationship Between Corporate Governance Practices and Earnings Management of Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Earnings management is a strategy used by the management of a company to deliberately manipulate the company's earnings so that the figures match a pre- determined target. This practice is carried out for the purpose ... -
Factors Influencing Implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning in the Mobile Communications Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Enterprise resource planning systems are business management software that allow an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business and automate many functions. The basic goal of an ERP ... -
Effect of Service Quality Management Practices on Operational Performance of Petroleum Distributing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The desire of any service organization is deliver quality service that meets their customer expectations so as to remain profitable and in business. The service market has now become more competitive than ever before and ... -
The Role of Innovation in Building Competitive Advantage in Horticultural Processing and Export Companies in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The objective of this project is to determine the role of innovation in building competitive advantage in the horticultural processing and export firms in Kenya. The objective of this paper was to determine the ... -
Cultural Taboos as a Factor in Interpretation in the Medical Field.the Case Study of the Meridian Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The study focused on how cultural taboos influence interpretation in the medical field. The Meridian Hospital was used as the case study. The hospital has four major departments which are frequently visited by patients ... -
The Role of Women Groups in Improving Household Welfare in Nkaimurunya Division Ngong District of Kajiado County
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Women groups are not a new phenomenon in the society as women have always worked together as shown in their participation in “Zangule” among the Kamba and “saga” among the Luo.. Women groups are a community based ... -
A comparative analysis of challenges associated with English and Kiswahili source texts in Kenyan sign language interpretation: a case study of KTN news
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study entailed a comparative analysis of challenges associated with English and Kiswahili source texts into KSL target language in news interpretation. News interpretation into KSL is a new phenomenon in the sign ...
