University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Process orientation and performance of Micro and Small-sized Enterprises( MSES) in Kenya
(Business Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)Micro and small sized firms are those firms which have 50 employees or less (Kenyan definition).Such firms form the lion’s share of enterprises in Kenya (Abwao,2002).Process Orientation means a process-driven approach,whereby ... -
Civil Society and Leadership in Africa: a Case Study of Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (Drc)
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate a key role of the civil society for the emergence of quality leadership in Africa in general and in Nigeria and DRC in particular. A descriptive and explorative research design ... -
The Earth Charter in action: Toward a sustainable world
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Introduction: higher education for sustainable development
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2002)Over the past 30 years, the global community has been debating the signi(cance of environmental problems and the meaning and urgency of sustainable development. The major purpose of the World Summit on Sustainable ... -
Relationship Marketing Strategies and Customer Loyalty: a Case of the Mobile Telecommunication Industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Due to the increasing competition in today’s business world, many companies are required to build long-term profitable relationship with customers and to achieve customer loyalty. Therefore, relationship marketing has ... -
Sustainability in higher education in the Asia-Pacific: developments, challenges, and prospects
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2010)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the contributions of the Asia-Pacific region to leading practice in sustainability in higher education (HE), as prelude and orientation to this special issue ... -
Working Capital Management Practices and Financial Performance of Sugar Cane Out Grower Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Working capital management is considered to be a crucial element in determining the financial performance of an organization. In this study, the purpose was to investigate working capital management practices and their ... -
Priming of Road Safety Information by Print Media in Kenya: a Study of the Nation Newspaper
(University of Nairobi,School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, 2013)This study examined the role played by the media in disseminating road safety information. Literatures on how media report road safety issues plus other materials on the same were reviewed. It focused on print media and ... -
The influence of use of social media on customer satisfaction:A case of Safaricom call center, Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Customer satisfaction is the measure of organization total product performance in relation to a set of customer requirement. The research was undertaken on the influence of use of social media on customer satisfaction a ... -
Student jailed for life in China
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Strategic Planning Practices by Large Law Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)The practice of law has over the years been termed as a noble profession guided by certain guarded norms and practices. In recent years however, there has been a paradigm shift in that law firms are now embracing certain ... -
14. Sustainability as an Outcome of Transformative Learning
(University of NairobiThe Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, 2006)Universities in particular have a responsibility to create space for alternative thinking. They have a profound role to play in developing students’ dynamic qualities or so-called competencies. They will need these ... -
Prevalence of hyponatremia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital with pneumonia
(Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Nairobi, 2013)Background Pneumonia remains the leading single cause of childhood mortality. It’s associated with several complications the commonest being hyponatremia. Studies done in the western countries have reported a high prevalence ... -
The Effect of Debt Management Tools on Revenue Collection at Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi,Department of Finance and Accounting, 2013-11)Taxation is the key source of revenue that the government of Kenya uses to provide public goods and services to its citizenry. Over the last decade the tax revenue has been growing steadily. Despite this growth the tax gap ... -
Ethnicity and Nation Building: South Sudan
(University of Nairobi,Department of International Studies, 2013)South Sudan seceded from the Northern Sudan to become a formally independent state on 9 July, 2011 after a referendum between 9th and 15th January 2011, which was held to determine whether South Sudan should be declared ... -
Rewarding Academic Excellence
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Determinants of Infant Mortality in Kenya:a Household Level
(University of NairobiSchool of Economics, 2013-11)The major objective of this study was to examine the determinants of infant mortality in Kenya. The trend for infant mortality in Kenya has been on the decline but the levels are still high as compared to the MDG’s target. ... -
Critical Success Factors of Performance Management in Glaxosmithkline Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013)Performance Management System (PMS) is a lean management tool that an organization uses to ensure efficient flow of a product or service. It seeks to ensure that resources arewell balanced and utilized throughout the ... -
Relationship Between Returns of the Real Estate and Stock Market Return in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The stock market performance has been known to be a good indicator of the economic performance of a country. Over time, investors have been making investments in the stock market, but a lot of attention has shifted to ...
