University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Practice of Gender Mainstreaming in the State Corporations at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Gender mainstreaming is the consistent use of a gender perspective at all stages of the development and implementation of policies, plans, programmes and projects. It involves simultaneously bringing about institutional ... -
The effect of loan size on interest rate spread in commercial banks in Kenya
(2014-10)The objective of this study was to examine the effect of loan size on the interest rate spread in commercial banks. This study was largely a quantitative research. Given that the purpose of this study was to examine the ... -
Relationship between green operations practices and operational performance of hotels in the coastal region, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Over the past few years, environmental concerns have led organizations to wide-spread interest in sustainable practices and their relationships to operational performance. This is reflected in a growing number of recent ... -
Employee Age, Gender and Target Achievement at Construction and Maintenance Department of the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship of age and gender on target achievement in Construction and maintenance department at the University of Nairobi. The study employed descriptive research design ... -
Analysis of Interest Rate Pass-through in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Low stable inflation is virtually the main policy objective for most of the Central Banks around the world pursued in the context deregulated interest rate regime, globalization and rapid adoption of modern information ... -
The Relationship Between Financial Performance and Executive Compensation of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)At the centre of shareholder wealth maximization has been the need to align the efforts of management and executives to those of the shareholders. This has led to design of various executive compensation schemes to reward ... -
The Influence of Sales Promotion Strategies on Consumer Behaviour in the Alcoholic Spirits Industry in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)This study sought to evaluate the influence of sales promotion strategies on consumer behavior in the Alcoholic Spirits Industry in Kenya. This research was conducted through a descriptive research design. The descriptive ... -
Relationship between leadership style and performance of public secondary schools in Makueni county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study is the relationship between the leadership style and Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya. The study objectives sought to determine the relationship between the leadership ... -
The relationship between working capital management and financial performance of firms in the agricultural sector: the case of firms in the coffee industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The financial performance of any business organization is a very basic and important criterion used to measure the effectiveness and success of the firm's operations. One way in which a firm can gain competitive advantage ... -
Effect of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)None of the studies done in Kenya has focused on effects of Corporate Governance on the financial performance in Kenya focused on the telecommunication industry despite its strategic role in enhancing the economic growth ... -
Effect of Subscription Rate on Initial Public Offerings Performance at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Factors that affect IPO performance both in the long run and in the short run have been researched on extensively. Underpricing is the term that is commonly used to describe first day gains or returns of an IPO. Under ... -
Effects of Innovation Strategies on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)To achieve growth and sustain performance it is critical for any organization to foster and encourage creativity and innovative practices internally. Innovation strategy gives a clear direction and concentrates the ... -
Domestic debts and the Kenyan economic growth (1960-2013)
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Evaluating the acceptance and usability of Kiswahili localized mobile phone app in Kenya: a case of m-pesa app
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study aimed at evaluating the acceptance and usability of Kiswahili localized mobile phone app in Kenya: A case of M-Pesa app. The study was carried out in Nairobi County of Kenya. The study used mixed research ... -
A comparative study of innovation as a competitive strategy in the mobile telephony companies and banking sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)For organizations to achieve their goals and objectives, they have to constantly adjust to their environment. This environment is constantly changing and so it makes it imperative for organizations to continuously adapt ... -
The Relationship Between Risk Based Internal Audit and Financial Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Risk based internal auditing influences a firm’s use of its internal audit function to enhance risk management and control as well as governance which in turn influences accountability and enhances accuracy of financial ... -
Factors influencing integration of information and communication technology in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Kenya: a case of Kajiado central sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Information communication technology (ICT) is a major drive in most world economies.Hardly any aspect of human endeavor can be effectively carried on without Information communication technologies (ICTs) including education. ... -
Procurement methods and procurement performance amongst state corporations under the national treasury of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)Procurement largely contributes to spending of the public entities funds, thus the procurement processes must be highly monitored on how the procurements processes are administered to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The ... -
Public engagement and the success of strategy implementation at the ministry of devolution and planning in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In the present day business environment where the society plays a great role in the success of an organizations strategy, it becomes imperative that an organization comes up with a strategy that will not be resisted in ... -
Facility Location and Supply Chain Performance of the Mobile Telecommunication Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)In Kenya today, most mobile telecommunication operators situate their business mainly in Nairobi, the capital city. What leads these mobile telecommunication firms to situate their businesses in Nairobi? What factors lead ...
