University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Influence of Organizational Project Maturity Practices on Performance of State Corporations. A Case of South Nyanza Sugar Company Limited
(University of NairobiPopulation Studies and Research Institute, 2013)Project performance in the public sector in Kenya poses a significant challenge despite increasing allocation of funds for development programs and projects. The local sugar sector continues to attract interest in light ... -
The effect of electronic banking on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Electronic banking is the use of electronic and telecommunication networks to deliver a wide range of value added products and services to bank customers. E-business is therefore revolutionizing the way business is ... -
The Influence of Strategic Corporate Re-branding on Customer Satisfaction Among Mobile Service Providers in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Re-branding can be described as the practice of creating a new name representative of a differentiated position in the mind frame of stakeholders and a distinctive identity from competitors. In today’s very competitive ... -
How Maintenance Practices Influence Manufacturing Performance in Ktda Managed Factories
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate how maintenance practices influence maintenance performance which in turn influence manufacturing performance in KTDA Managed factories. The study was guided by determining the ... -
A Survey of Internationalization of Women-owned Enterprises in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)In the current era, technological advancements, declining trade barriers among others are driving the world economy to become more and more integrated and this rapid globalization is enabling women enterprises to become ... -
The information content of the introduction of derivative trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study sought to analyse the information content on derivatives trading announcement at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The target population of the study were the companies traded in the NSE between 2012 and 2013 ... -
A Semantic Analysis of Kisukuma Spatial Prepositions Using Image Schema Theory
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Linguistics And Language, 2013)This study is based on a semantic analysis of Kisukuma spatial prepositions using image schema theory. Kimunasukuma dialect was used throughout in the analysis of this work. It was established that some of the ... -
E-learning Readiness Assessment Model in Kenyas’ Higher Education Institutions: a Case Study of University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)In order to benefit from eLearning, institutions of higher learning should conduct considerable up-front analysis to assess their eLearning readiness. Studies show that there are numerous models that have been developed, ... -
The Determinants of Deficit Financing in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Fiscal deficits have attracted a great deal of attention over the past few decades. This is so because it has been blamed for most of the challenges that beset the developing countries such as high inflation rates, over ... -
Effects of government expenditure, taxes and inflation on economic growth in Kenya: a disaggregated time series analysis
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of taxes, inflation and government expenditure on economic growth in Kenya. The study sought to establish the effect of taxes on economic growth, the effect of inflation ... -
Relationship between growth in bank lending and inflation in Kenya 2000-2010
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)This paper seeks to investigate the relationship between the growth of bank lending and inflation rate in Kenya for the period 2000- 2010. The investigation primarily relies on Central bank data for this period. The ... -
Efficacy of the Public Procurement Law in the University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of the Public Procurement Law in the University of Nairobi. The specific objectives were to determine organizational factors that affect effective implementation ... -
The Challenges of Housing Development for the Low Income Population in Kenya; a Case of Eldoret Town
(University of NairobiSchool Of Built Environment, 2013)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the challenges of housing development for the low income population in Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to identify the motivation behind the players in the housing ... -
Factors Influencing Procurement Practices in Public Secondary Schools in Mathioya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This research project sought to establish the factors that were influencing the kind of procurement practices being employed by the public secondary schools in Mathioya district. The specific objectives of the study were ... -
The Effect of Financial Innovation on Financial Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-10)Many firms especially in the insurance industry make use of financial innovation strategies to keep pace with changing environments. This study, involved determining the causal effect of financial innovation (the independent ... -
The effect of technological innovation on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)Technological innovation is, currently, recognized as one of the key factors on the firms’ competitive advantage as well as a critical element in improving the economic and financial results of firms. Indeed, increased ... -
Employees’ Perception of Staff Appraisal in Public Organisations: a Case Study of the University of Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Sociology And Social Work, 2013)The topic of this study was Employees’ Perception of Performance Appraisal: A Case Study of the University of Nairobi. Despite the fact that various studies exist on performance appraisal, none has specifically explored ... -
The Relationship Between Capital Structure and Corporate Taxes for Companies Listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)This study aims at finding out the relationship between capital structure and corporate taxes for companies listed in Nairobi Security Exchange. Capital structure refers to the combination of debt and equity capital that ... -
Influence Of Teacher’s Characteristics On Effective Use Of Inquiry Based Approach In Teaching Science In Preschools In Kuja Zone, Rongo District
(University of NairobiSchool of Education, 2013)The purpose of the study is to find out the influence of teacher’s characteristics on the use of inquiry based instructional method of teaching science in pre-schools in Kuja Zone, Rongo district, Migori County, Nyanza ... -
Real-time Information Processing and Supply Chain Optimization Among Supermarkets in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-10)Real-time information processing is a management slogan that is spreading across organizations like bush fire. Some companies have implemented the use of real-time information processing and have reaped from what they ...
