University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Expatriate employees’ perception of challenges in their work environment in the NGO sector in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to find out how expatriate employees‟ perception of the challenges in their work environment in the NGO sector in Nairobi, Kenya. The study question was how do expatriate employees working in the NGOs ... -
Stakeholder involvement in the realization of strategic objectives at tullow oil, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)This study sought to determine stakeholder involvement in the realization of strategic objectives at Tullow oil, Kenya. It was guided by two main objectives namely: To establish stakeholder involvement in the strategic ... -
The effects of financial liberalization on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(2014)The banking industry is one of the sectors that play an important role in the allocation and distribution of capital resources and risk sharing of future flows in any given economy or country. The objective of the study ... -
Infectious abortion and associated risk factors in dairy cattle farms in Nakuru district, Kenya
(2014)Agriculture plays a significant role in the Kenyan economy. According to estimates, 15% of the total farm revenue in Kenya is generated from livestock products, of which 3.5% is from the dairy sector. Several factors, ... -
The Role of Media in Electoral Conflict Management Case Study of Kenyan 1992-2007
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)For years, Kenya has been known as an “an Isle of peace”. However this image has changed with time due to the marred election process that culminated to the 2007/8 election crisis which left more than 1,200 people dead ... -
Effect of marketing strategies in gaining market share by insurance companies in Kenya
(2014)Organizations have a marketing department charged with the responsibility of growing sales volume, developing new products, ensuring customer satisfaction and growing and maintaining market share. This department thus has ... -
Strategy, technology and innovation in low cost housing by Elsek and Elsek (Kenya) limited
(2014)Housing is one of the basic needs of human beings. People’s lives are greatly affected by the availability and quality of the type of houses they dwell in. For ages, housing shortage has been one of the major challenges ... -
Optimization of acid activation and bleaching performance of local bentonite clay
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Bentonite clays from Athi River and Thika were activated using sulphuric acid at various concentrations under reflux, and investigated for their ability to bleach vegetable oil. Bleaching properties of acid-activated ... -
The effect of non performing loans on liquidity risk of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Liquidity risk is considered as one of the serious concern and challenge for the modern era banks. A bank having good asset quality, strong earnings and sufficient capital may fail if it is not maintaining adequate ... -
Response strategies adopted by small oil marketing companies in Kenya to environmental challenges
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The objective of the study was to establish the response strategies adopted by Small Oil marketing companies in Kenya to environmental challenges. The study was a crosssectional survey design. The cross-sectional design ... -
Strategic change management practices at the national bank of Kenya Ltd.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Implementing change management practices has met varied challenges of resistance in the banking industry owing to open competition in the global arena of the banking industry. Commercial banks in Kenya have had no choice ... -
Organizational restructuring and employee morale in barclays bank Kenya limited
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Organisation restructuring has become an incessant in contemporary organizations. National borders are no longer a limit to shaping organisational structures. Global organisational restructuring is often seen as a positive ... -
The effect of ownership structure on financial performance of companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange
(2014)This study investigates the effect of ownership structures on financial performance of companies listed in the NSE. In particular, the study seeks to enhance understanding on the issue by finding out how the financial ... -
Children's rights to education: a case of children with disabilities in Nairobi county
(University of Nairobi, 2014-09)Children with disabilities have an equal right to an inclusive, quality and free primary education and lower secondary education. These rights are set out in the national, regional and international human rights instruments. ... -
Information technology post implementation practices and operational risk minimization in public hospitals in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study was carried out to establish the relationship between IT post implementation practices and IT operational risk minimization among the public hospitals in Kenya. The study had three objectives: To establish the ... -
Procurement strategies adopted by oil companies in Kenya
(2014)This study sought to determine procurement strategies adopted by oil companies in Kenya to develop competitive advantage and to establish the challenges of implementing procurement strategies by oil companies in Kenya. ... -
Gender differences on perceptions of employee empowerment practices in the state department of planning in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Empowerment practices are managerial strategies adopted by organizations to improve productivity, increase customer satisfaction, and enhance competitive advantage. The need for empowering both genders in private and public ... -
The effect of accounting information system quality on financial performance of SMEs in Nairobi county
(2014)Accounting information system is a system that records and processes data of transaction and events into meaningful information for use in planning, controlling and operation of businesses. The quality of the accounting ... -
Business process outsourcing strategy and performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)This study sought to determine the extent of application of BPO strategy among commercial banks in Kenya and to establish the challenges/risks facing Banks in Kenya in implementing the adopted BPO strategies. The study ... -
Factors influencing marital stability among HIV discordant couples at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014-11)The aim of this study was to establish factors that influence marital stability among HIV discordant couples. The study objectives were to determine the extent to which socio- economic status, therapeutic social ...
