University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Strategic national interests in regional integration in East Africa-Case study of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies,, 2013-09)African regional integrations have always been informed by what each country will gain as a result of integrating with others. This therefore means that each country positions itself in such a way that it will always benefit ... -
The Impact of Investment Portfolio Choice on Financial Performance of Investment Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Investment is the sacrifice of current consumption for future consumption whose objective is to increase future wealth. Effective organizational decision-making is the primary responsibility and the raison of management ... -
Disarmament in post conflict zones: comparative analysis of Mozambique and Sierra Leone
(University of Nairobi,Institute Of Diplomacy And International Studies, 2013-11)Conflict and other security concerns are a common threat to any society in transition. Lack of adequate measures to disarm post conflict societies poses a serious security threat to peace and stability of not only such ... -
Sentensi Sharti Ya Kiswahili Sanifu Na Ekegusii
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, 2013-11)Lengo la tasnifu hii ni kufanya uchunguzi linganishi wa sentensi sharti ya Kiswahili Sanifu na Ekegusii kwa kutumia nadharia ya Upanuzi wa Sarufi Sawazishi. Tumeigawa kazi hii katika sura tano. Katika sura ya kwanza, ... -
Balanced scorecard implementation at CIC Insurance Group.
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-07)Strategic management is the art, science and craft of formulating, implementing and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its long-term objectives. It is the process of specifying the ... -
Spatio-Temporal Modeling of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education pupil scores through a Bayesian approach
(University of NairobiDepartment of statistics, 2013-07)This project presents a spatio-temporal model for pupil performance in Kenya certificate Of Primary Education (KCPE) in Kenya between 2006 and 2010 in the 47 counties of Kenya. For this analysis, time will be represented ... -
Organizational Leadership and Resistance to Change in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013)Organizational change in commercial banks within Kenya has become significant since it has helped a number of banks in realizing their shared goals and objectives to become more profitable. Organizational change has ... -
Determinants of Private Saving in Tanzania
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities and Social Sciences,, 2013-10)Saving plays a key role in economic growth and development by accelerating investments in the economy. However, private saving rates in Tanzania continue to be a blessing in disguise as the country recorded an average ... -
Determination of factors contributing to patterns of antimalarial use in Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Department of Public Health, 2013-10)Introduction: Africa currently uses Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) as recommended first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria. Patients' adherence to ACT is an important factor to ensure treatment efficacy, ... -
Competitive strategies adopted by cosmetic businesses within Nairobi central business District
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The cosmetic industry in Kenya has in the past few years experienced a lot of change and growth which has affected the state of competition. This study was guided by two research objectives: to determine the competitive ... -
The influence of centralization on resource mobilization in the mineral sector in Kenya
(Faculty of Arts, 2011)Kenya has diverse minerals deposits which all have enormous economic potentials to contribute significantly to the growth and development of the economy. The minerals sector which is a highly capital intensive sector ... -
Application of key success factors as a basis of change management by Uchumi supermarkets ltd in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The study was based on Uchumi Supermarkets Limited, in Kenya. It sought to explore the extent to which Key Success Factors (KSFs) have been adopted and applied by Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd in its change management practice, ... -
Relationship between board composition and financial performance of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Finance And Accounting, 2013-10)The purpose of this study is to establish the relationship between board composition and financial performance of quoted companies at the Nairobi Securities exchange. In specific terms the study reviewed whether board ... -
Comparison Of Closed Femur Fracture: Skeletal Traction And Intramedullary Nailing Cost-effectiveness
(Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery,College of Healthy Sciences,, 2013)Background: Fractures of the femur are common injuries affecting the productive age group. Skeletal traction is the mainstay of treatment in Kenya, hence comparison with operative management, to determine which is more ... -
Effect of e-commerce strategy on satellite options and solutions limited in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Most organizations around the globe now depend on electronic commerce to a very significant degree. Electronic commerce therefore provides new channels for the global marketing of tangible goods and presents opportunities ... -
Strategic Management Practices by Government Agencies in the Road Construction Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This research sought to analyze the strategic management practices by Government agencies in the road construction industry in Kenya. The research focused on the six agencies that manage the road construction and maintenance ... -
Effect of capacity management strategies on service quality in safaricom limited retail Outlets
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Effective capacity is an important concept in business operations. It leads to improved service quality in the operations within an organization and good relationships of the organization with its stakeholders. Capacity ... -
Strategic change management practices and performance of non governmental organisations in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)Strategic change management today has become an important aspect in every organization universally and is considered one of the best practices as there is no constant organization. Strategic change management is one of ... -
Organisational culture change at Kenya Power And Lighting Company Limited
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-09)Flexibility in organizational culture enables an organization to easily adapt to the changes in the environment. Due to dynamic environment, globalization and competition, it is important to align the organization culture. ... -
Challenges Of Implementing Strategic Plans By Private Hospitals In Nairobi County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Effective strategy implementation is the recipe for an organization success. However implementations of strategic plans by organizations are often faced with numerous challenges over the recent years. Some of the challenges ...
