Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Supply chain strategy and organizational performance of Kenya Power
(UoN, 2020)Supply chain is increasingly becoming vital for the organizational growth and survival thus effective and efficient management of supply chain activities creates competitive edge. Therefore, this study had two main objectives ... -
Countering the impacts of environmental degradation on human security; a case study of Kibera slums, Nairobi Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Environmental degradation is a phenomenon that has been a global issue for the longest time possible. It has impacted every aspect of life, be it human or animal, political, economic and even social life. Environmental ... -
The determinants of wages of domestic workers in Nairobi county A case of Langata sub-county
(UoN, 2020)Domestic workers play a critical role in the employment segment globally and in particular Kenya. This research project sought to investigate the determinants of wages of domestic workers in Langata Sub County in Nairobi ... -
Export Potential and Efficiency in Kenya: an Application of the Stochastic Frontier Gravity Model
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The primary aim of this study was to provide estimates of the export potential and efficiency of Kenya’s bilateral trade with its top 20 trading partners using a stochastic frontier gravity approach. The paper’s specific ... -
The Relationship Between Performance Appraisal and Employee Productivity in the State Department for Correctional Services in Kwale County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Increase in performance appraisal leads to employee productivity since employees are stimulated to put more effort to increase productivity. This is not always the case in the Kenyan situation and this study therefore ... -
The Impact of Foreign Aid on Public Expenditure in Kenya (1970 - 2018)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this study was to investigate the impact of foreign aid ion public expenditure in Kenya in the period 1970-2018. -
The relationship between business life cycle and capital structure of companies listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)Most if not all finance managers are daunted with the task of minimizing the cost of capital and at the same time maximizing the value of their firms. The study focused on determining the interaction between capital structure ... -
The relationship between interest rates and investments in African countries
(UoN, 2020)Investments, being a crucial aspect for the general growth of any economy, have been thought to be influenced by interest rates. The current study aimed at establishing the relationship between the two; interest rates and ... -
Strategic operations and organizational performance of sugar companies in western Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The focus of the study was to assess the effect strategic operations applications on the organizational performance. Specifically, the study focused on finding out the effects of product reengineering, product development ... -
Adoption of mobile banking and financial performance of micro small and medium enterprises in Bungoma county, Kenya
(UoN, 2020)The main purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between adoption of mobile banking and financial performance of MSMES in Bungoma County. The specific objectives were to: determine effect of mobile payment ... -
Operations technology adoption and service delivery among Ministry of Transport State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Service delivery is an issue of much concern to organizations. Despite huge investments in information technology adoption in parastatals in the Ministry of Transport, there are still challenges experienced in service ... -
Strategies Employed by Mount Kenya University to Achieve Competitive Advantage
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Organizations are open systems that interact with the environment. The organizations serve the environment, and they also depend on the environment. The environment provides the organization with resources, and opportunities ... -
Growth Strategies and Performance of Geminia Insurance Company Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Growth strategy is a well-thought out vision of the direction a business pursues and the manner in which it is to be done. Growing a business means formulating and adopting strategies that will generate the business more ... -
Consumption of podcasts among internet users in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main objective of this study was to explore the consumption of podcasts among users of the internet within the County of Nairobi. The study is informed by two theories i.e. the uses and gratifications theory also ... -
Phygital Banking and Customer Experience in Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)In present day, banks operate in very dynamic and competitive business environments. To sustain their operations, banks must therefore differentiate themselves by consistently providing exceptional customer experience. ... -
Records Management Practices That Enhance Service Delivery in Public Organizations in Kenya: Case Study of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution
(University of Nairobi, 2020)This study aimed at investigating the value of effective records management practices in enhancing service delivery service delivery at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution in Kenya. The objectives of the ... -
Regional approaches to conflict management in Eastern Africa: a case study of Eastern Africa stanby force (2010 – 2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2020)From its inception, the African Union (AU) was to be more proactive and stout in dealing with preservation of peace and security than its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The AU, through its framework ... -
The Role Of Community Based Organizations In Addressing Youth Unemployment In Ndeiya Division, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)High rates of youth unemployment pose a major threat to socio-economic development in the African continent. The study therefore endeavours to establish the role played by Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in ameliorating ... -
A Systematic Reconstruction Of The Phonology Of Proto-Luyia: A Comparative Analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The main goal of this research was to undertake a reconstruction of the phonology of Proto-Luyia, the earlier parent stage in the Luyia dialects, within the comparative method framework. This study outlined and analyzed ...