University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategies adopted by professional examination bodies in Kenya to gain competitive advantage
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-11)In the formulation an organization corporate strategy, researchers have emphasized the importance of fitting or aligning the organization's strategy with an appraisal of the firm’s internal and external assessment of ... -
Influence of Change Management Practices on Corporate Governance at Laborex Kenya Limited
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The study objective was to determine the influence of change management practices on corporate governance at Laborex Kenya. Organizations today continue to face business related problems that force them to adjust or ... -
Talent management as a source of competitive advantage for Kenya Data Networks Ltd
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)An organization human resource capacity is an important source of competitiveness especially if the talent they possess is strategic in nature, inimitable and is rare. Hence in the present day competitive business environment, ... -
The Role of Social Media as a Tool for Peace Building and Conflict Prevention in Kenya, the Case of Nairobi County
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)The penetration and popularity of social media among the Kenyan youths and young adults has shown that social media has the potential to be a great tool that can foster democratic dialogue and freedom of expression. However, ... -
Strategic Control Practices by Syngenta Pollen Limited in Kenya
(University Of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The present day competition in the market place is becoming increasingly intense with globalization. As a result the role of management control system to monitor the effectiveness of competitive strategy and to provide ... -
Managers’ Perception of the Influence of Employee Career Development Programmes on Employee Commitment at Oxfam International, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-11)There is growing recognition that career development initiatives can help individuals to meet the constantly changing needs of the labor market and maintain the employability of employees. Organizations often seek to ... -
Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Environmental Performance in Bamburi Cement Limited
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-10)Over the past decade there has been a growing awareness of widespread environmental degradation facing current and future generations. Its importance emanates from increasing environmental problems such as global warming, ... -
Management of Ownership Change in Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi County of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)Change is an important factor for the survival and performance of any business organization. It becomes imperative to formulate a strategy that stems the unsavory impact of change within the turbulent business environment. ... -
Socio-economic factors influencing implementation of humanitarian assistance in Somalia: a case of middle Shebelle region in southern Somalia
(University of NairobiDepartment of Extra Mural Studies, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the socio-economic factors that influence implementation of humanitarian assistance programs in Middle Shebelle region in Somalia. The objectives were; to examine the influence ... -
Factors Influencing the Success of Tourism Ventures: a Case of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia County, Kenya
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013)The research was undertaken on factors influencing the success of tourism ventures, a case study of Ol Pejeta conservancy Laikipia County, Kenya. This study was guided by the following objectives; to establish the extent ... -
Matumizi ya usonde nafsi na usonde jamii: mtazamo wa uhusiano
(Idara Ya Kiswahili, University of Nairobi, 2013)MUHTASARI Utafiti huu umeshughulikia matumizi ya usonde nafsi na usonde jamii katika mawasiliano ya walimu na wanafunzi wa Kiswahili. Tumetumia nadharia ya uhusiano kwa sababu ya sifa ya usonde ya kutegemea muktadha ... -
Employee Perception of Performance Contracting Process in the Ministry of Local Government
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-11)Performance contracting is a performance management tool that defines responsibilities and expectations between parties to achieve mutually agreed results.Performance contracting process involves;workplan management,skills ... -
Factors influencing implementation of functional strategy at Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)Strategy is a method or plan chosen to bring about a desired future, such as achievement of a goal or solution to a problem. Strategy is where the business trying to get to in the long-term, considering markets, competition, ... -
The Impact of E-learning on Academic Performance: a Case Study of Group Learning Sets
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)This study focused on the impact of e-learning on academic performance. The study relates to a level one undergraduate module delivered using traditional lectures and elearning based methods. E-learning has been revealed ... -
Challenges of Strategy Implementation at Kimisitu Sacco Ltd, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, 2013-11)The purpose of this study was to achieve two objectives namely to determine the challenges of strategy implementation at Kimisitu Sacco, Kenya and to establish the measures to deal with the strategy implementation ... -
Corporate governance practices at Twaweza East Africa
(Business Administration, University of Nairobi, 2013)Corporate Governance aims at enhancing internal governance practices through structures and control mechanisms that result in efficient and effective operations. Primarily, good governance practices demand a separation ... -
Management of Strategic Change at Consolidated Bank Kenya Limited
(University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)The business environment has become extremely competitive and complex. Organizations must be flexible in order to adapt to changes, to compete effectively and thus prosper and grow. In other words, companies should be ... -
Effect of chemokine adjuvants on immunogenicity and cross-protective efficacy of serine repeat antigen (SERA) DNA vaccine candidate against Plasmodium berghei in mice
(University of Nairobi,Department of Biochemistry, 2013-10)Malaria remains a major global health challenge with more than 300 million reported clinical cases and between one and three million deaths per year despite concerted efforts to disrupt the mosquito-Plasmodium-human ... -
Introduction of a sexual health practice nurse is associated with increased STI testing of men who have sex with men in primary care
(Centre for HIV Prevention And Research, University of Nairobi, 2013)BACKGROUND: The study objective was to investigate the effect of the introduction of a sexual health practice nurse on HIV and STI testing in a general practice that specialized in gay men's health. METHODS: This ... -
An Investigation Into Conflict Dynamics in Northern Kenya: a Case Study of Marsabit County 1994-2012
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)The purpose of this study is to investigate the conflict dynamics in Northern Kenya. The dynamics of conflict in Northern Kenya is probably the most spectacular one in the history of conflict in Kenya since the colonial ...
