University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The Effect of Iso Certification on the Financial Performance of Public Sector Institutions
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The Government of Kenya is expressing dissatisfaction with the performance of its institutions especially financial performance, which would prevent it from achieving any sustainable development despite having in place ... -
Predictability of precipitation on medium range timescale over the greater horn of Africa region using the superensemble technique
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Superensemble forecasts derived from a suite of multiple models are a useful tool in rainfall prediction, in which the models from THORPEX Interactive Grand Global Ensemble (TIGGE) operational suite are employed. The ... -
The Effect of Corporate Governance on the Financial Performance of Saccos Regulated by Sasra
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)The main objective of this study was to investigate the effects of Corporate Governance on the financial performance of saccos regulated by SASRA. Specifically, this study examined board size – number of board members ... -
Perceptions on Gender Based Violence by Male and Female Refugees in Dagahaley Refugee Camp, Northeastern
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)This study, aims at examining the perceptions of gender based violence by men and women in Dadaab, Dagahaley Camp. The study will be carried out in Dagahaley refugee camp, Dadaab, in June 2014. This study will be guided ... -
Supply Chain Performance and Performance of Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Companies have understood that for effective competition in a continuously changing environment, it is necessary to monitor and understand firm performance. Measurement has been recognized as a crucial element to improve ... -
Strategic Benefits and Challenges of Mobile Banking in Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)Firms need to be flexible and respond quickly to changes in the market and competition. Increasing domestic and global competition, economic downturn, rapidly changing market trends, and volatile financial markets have all ... -
Supplier Selection Criteria and Supply Chain Performance in Non-governmental Organization’s in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The Non- Governmental Organization plays a key role in Kenya’s development. That’s why many NGO’s have deployed strategies in the management of their supply chain. These strategies include the criteria in which the NGO’s ... -
Strategic Responses and External Environmental Challenges by International Committee of the Red Cross in Nairobi
(2014)The research objectives for this study sought to determine the environmental challenges facing ICRC in Nairobi and to establish the strategic responses adapted by ICRC in Nairobi to external environmental challenges. ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation by East African Packaging Industries in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)According to Crittenden and Crilfenden (2000), strategic planning is the process undertaken to develop a range of steps and activities that will contribute to achieving the organizational goals and objectives. Implementing ... -
Impact of Operational Level Information Systems on Operational Performance: a Case Study of an Organization in the Energy Sector in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The increase in the use of information systems has resulted in a larger business environment and increase in competition.Organizations are now forced to implement different types of information systems to automate their ... -
Strategic Change Management Practices and Service Delivery at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya
(2014-10)The purpose for this research was to establish the strategic change management practices and service delivery at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya. The study highlights the background, the research problem and objectives of ... -
Challenges of Implementing the National Social Security Strategy by National Social Security Fund (Nssf), in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Prior research in implementation of national social security strategy was on the old NSSF Act. However, with the assent of new NSSF Act 2013, in January 2014, there are various challenges faced by the new policy to eradicate ... -
Challenges of Implementing Growth Strategies by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-10)Commercial banks in Kenya operate in a dynamic environment characterized by technological changes, competition, regulatory requirements, economic changes and opportunistic strategic decisions. This study used descriptive ... -
Competitive Strategies Adopted by Large Manufacturing Firms in the Roofing Industry in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-09)Organizations whether public or private adopt strategies. These strategies are used to ensure growth of the organizations. In some cases, the survival of some organizations is dependent on strategies. The study was carried ... -
The Effect of Liquidity on the Financial Performance of Non-financial Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014-10)The financial performance of any business can be assessed using the well-known concept of liquidity. The significance of liquidity to company performance might lead to the conclusion that it determines the profitability ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Firm Value for Companies Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2014)A firm‟s capital structure refers to the mix of its financial liabilities. It has long been an important issue from the strategic management standpoint since it is linked with a firm‟s ability to meet the demands of various ... -
Cargo Tracking System as a Competitive Strategy in Service Delivery
(University Of Nairobi, 2014-11)The purpose of this study is to investigate on how does DHL Express use cargo tacking system as a competitive strategy in service delivery. The study was guided by the following research objectives: To establish the nature ... -
Change Management Practices Adopted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of Kenya
(2014)Change management practices make use of appropriate change management models. In change management therefore, organizations adopt various practices in order to ensure that the desired change is achieved. Discerning the ... -
Challenges of Telecommuting on Effective Management of Staff in the Kenya's Telecom Sector: a Case of Safaricom Ltd
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)Virtual working arrangements, including telecommuting, are on the increase globally due to the challenges that organisations face in the current global economy. Virtual working arrangements present considerable possible ... -
Factors Influencing Girls Drop Out In Public Boarding And Day Secondary Schools In Masaba North District- Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing girls’ drop out in public boarding and day secondary schools in Masaba North District. The study was guided by four objectives which were to examine ...
