University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Prevalence Of Selected Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Patients With Psoriasis Vulgaris At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine,, 2012)Background: Psoriasis Vulgaris is a chronic, immune mediated inflammatory disease of the skin associated with a high degree of morbidity and poor quality of life. Psoriasis has been reported to be associated with an ... -
The impact of enterprise risk management on the value of firms listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Risk management is seen as a method for handling the risks which an organization or individual is exposed to. Its main objectives are to protect the organization from severe financial disruption due to accidental losses, ... -
Impact of human resource strategies on employee performance among insurance companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The field of human resources management is rapidly undergoing transition as organizations change. As a result HR is increasingly being viewed more in its rightful strategic role rather than the traditional roles of ... -
Customer service as a competitive strategy for enhancing performance in the Customs Services Department, Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)This study examined customer service delivery at Customs Services Department (CSD). The objective of the study was to determine the effectiveness of customer service as a competitive strategy for enhancing performance ... -
Percieved influence of occupational health and safety practices on job satisfaction among employees in Chemelil sugar company limited, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Employees in the sugar industry are exposed to many hazards at their workplace and this is likely to influence their levels of job satisfaction if the correct measures are not put in place by their employers. The most ... -
An Investigation Into Factors That Determine Financial Performance Of Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. It looked in to some of the key factors that determine financial performance and the ... -
The balanced scorecard and supply chain performance: a case of Kenya Nut Company
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-10)The study sought to determine the Balanced Scorecard measures on supply chain performance at Kenya Nut Company. The objectives of the study were to establish the extent to which the BSC measures have been used at KNC and ... -
An assessment of learners’ participation in the management of adult and continuing education centres in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,Department Of Sociology And Social Work, 2013-09)This study focused on the Assessment of Adult Learners’ participation in the Management of Adult & Continuing Education (ACE) centers and was carried out in Lang’ata and Kibra Sub Counties, in Nairobi County. The study ... -
Information technology business value alignment and productivity at Barclays Bank of Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)It Business value alignment and productivity is the relationship of Information technology and productivity and how it impacts the organization when the two are put together to enhance the value of the business. Several ... -
Athari za sheng katika dini ya Kikristo: Mtaa wa Umoja.
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Linguistics And Languages, 2013-10)Tasnifu hii ililenga kutathmini athari za Sheng katika dini ya Kikristo. Kwa jumla tasnifu hii ina sura tano. Katika kila sura, tumeshughulikia maswala na vipengele maalum ambavyo vinaingiliana na kukamilishana. Katika ... -
The impact of forensic accounting services on fraud detection and prevention among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013-11)Fraudulent practices in Kenyan banks have led to increased losses and collapse of commercial banks, hence the need to use forensic accounting services to detect and prevent such fraudulent activities. The banking industry ... -
Supply chain integration and supply chain performance of International Humanitarian Organisations in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)This study was conducted to establish the relationship between S.C integration and S.C. performance among international Humanitarian organisations in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish S.C. integration and ... -
The effect of stock splits on return volatility of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The overall objective of this study was to examine how the risk factors associated with investing in stocks are affected by stock splits. Previous studies on the effect of stock splits at the Nairobi Securities Exchange ... -
Perceived effect of quality management standards on service delivery at Nairobi City County
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Quality management system enables organizations to achieve their goal and not simply deliver conformity products to customers. Although Nairobi City County (NCC), became the first urban centre in East and Central Africa ... -
Factors influencing academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations in private schools in Westlands Division in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Extra Mural Studies, 2013-11)The study set out to establish the factors which influence academic performance in K.C.S.E in Private Schools in Westlands Division, Nairobi County. There are (13) thirteen private schools in Westlands Division which were ... -
Strategic change management practices adopted by Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)The rise of competition in the business arena has necessitated robust strategic change management by many commercial banks to ensure that they remain relevant. However, efficient actualization of these strategic change ... -
Challenges Facing Major Mobile Application Development Companies In Kenya In Their International Operations
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Business environment influences organisational strategy (Miller and Friesen, 1993). Miller and Friesen (1998) states that increases in environmental dynamism and hostility are related to specific changes in the amount of ... -
Competitive Strategies adopted by Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Strategy is an essential part of any effective business plan. By using an effective competitive strategy, a company finds its industry niche and learns about its customers. Porter asserts there are three basic business ... -
Enforcing UN Sanctions: An Analysis of Charcoal Trade in Somalia
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)The study was about enforcing UN Sanctions; an Analysis of the ban in Charcoal trade in Somalia. Specific objectives were; to analyze charcoal trade in Somalia and establish if the UNSC ban on charcoal exports has been ... -
The relationship between changes in Central bank rate and the level of non-performing loans in commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-07)The Kenyan Banks for last five years have faced drastic changes in central bank rate hence forcing commercial banks to increase their base rate. Majority of borrowers have always rushed to the banks to as to loan restructuring ...
