Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Effect of Joint Venture Financing on the Level of Operational Risk Among Affordable Housing Developers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigated the impact of joint venture financing on operational risk reduction within the context of affordable housing development in Nairobi, Kenya. Data for this research were collected through a structured ... -
Change Management Practices and Corporate Sustainability in the Eco-hotel Industry, Kenya
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Cost of Construction and Performance of Housing Projects in Nairobi County, Kenya: a Case of Pangani Housing Project
(University of Nairobi, 2023)According to CAHF (2022), the demand for housing in Kenya stands at 250,000 units whereas housing supply is 50,000 units annually. This translates to only 20% of housing demand being met. In this light, this research project ... -
Strategies Adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises and Their Effect on Organizational Performance in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Businesses constantly experience multiple challenges and opportunities; therefore, it is increasingly important for firms, including SMEs, to understand how to adapt to the changes in their environment while focusing on ... -
Effects of Teleworking on Employee Work Life Balance at Kenyatta University Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary objective of the inquiry was to determine the impact of tele-working practices and experiences on the workers work-life level and balance among the Kenyatta University staff. The inquiry used descriptive models ... -
Strategic Marketing Practices and Performance of Firms in the Beauty and Cosmetics Industry in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study investigates the influence of strategic marketing practices on the performance of beauty and cosmetics firms in Nairobi, Kenya. The beauty and cosmetics industry in Nairobi has been experiencing rapid growth, ... -
Effect of Borrowing and Working Capital on Profitability of Manufacturing Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Enterprises strategically employ debts and equity to optimize operational efficiency while proficiently managing borrowings and working capital, significantly influencing a company's performance financially. In developed ... -
The Influence of Community Participation on Sustainability of Livelihood Projects: a Case of the Third Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (Nusaf 3) Livelihood Investment Support (Lis) in Adjumani District, Uganda
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Sustainability in livelihoods (SL) is increasingly seen as one of the important strategies of eradicating household poverty in economically, socially and environmentally responsive manner. A qualitative study was conducted ... -
The Adoption and Usage Patterns of ChatGPT Among Students and Faculty Members in Higher Education: a Study of the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Education
(University of Nairobi, 2023)ChatGPT, a sophisticated AI-powered conversational agent, represents a paradigm leap in technological innovation in the higher education scene. This study examines the Adoption and Usage patterns of ChatGPT inside the ... -
Banking Platforms in the Rural Setting a Case Study of Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The emergence of banking has had a profound impact on global technical innovation, economic growth, and social development. This impact has been largely driven by advancements in digitization and technology. The objective ... -
Influence of Dimensions of Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance in Kenya Airways Public Limited Company
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study objective was to investigate the relationship between job satisfaction and employee performance at Kenya Airways. The research focused on understanding the perceptions and feelings of employees regarding their ... -
Stakeholders’ Participation in Project Management and Performance of Donor Funded Projects in Kenya: a Case of Agriculture and Dairy Economic Development Project in Emali
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The primary factor for a project's failure or success is the commitment to engage stakeholders during the entire project cycle. This study aimed to determine how stakeholders' participation affect the performance of ... -
The Effects of Strategic Leadership Practices on the Financial Performance of East African Breweries Ltd
(University of Nairobi, 2023)leadership practices and financial performance are important to businesses because they are key determinants of organizational success. Previous studies have provided positive and negative findings on the effect of strategic ... -
Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Firm Performance of Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The critical importance of understanding how strategic management processes influence the financial performance of manufacturing pharmaceutical firms in Kenya motivated the study. The highly competitive pharmaceutical ... -
Influence of Service Delivery Strategies on Customer Retention Among Commercial Banks in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study sought to analyze the impact of service delivery techniques on customer retention for commercial banks located in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Two theoretical frameworks were utilized: Hierarchical Service Delivery ... -
Effect of Stock Market Development on Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The capital markets in Kenya play a crucial role in economic growth and especially towards achievement of Vision 2030. However, the stock market development measure, private credit to GDP (%), for Kenya has been below ... -
Burdens and Coping Mechanisms of Caring for a Family Member With Mental Illness
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The impact of mental illnesses is not limited to the person with the disorder but extends to their family members who full-fill caretaker roles. Recently more responsibilities for caring for a person with mental illness ... -
Procurement Practices and Completion of KERRA Road Construction Projects in Bomet County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Completion of road construction projects is significant from a global perspective as it impacts directly on the social – economic development as well as infrastructural progression and transportation. The broad objective ... -
Sustainability Strategies and Performance for Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study examined the the influence of sustainability strategies on the performance of savings and credit cooperative societies in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of environmental ... -
The Relationship Between Banking Innovations and Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The goal of the study was to ascertain how technology advancements affected the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The following theories were used in the study: the diffusion of innovation theory, the ...