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Interventions, Entrepreneurial Orientation, Macro Environment and Beneficiary Poverty Reduction by Faith-Based Enterprises Within Slums of Nairobi City County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study focuses on Faith-based entrepreneurship (Faith-based enterprises - FBEs) in beneficiary poverty reduction within the slums of Nairobi. In Kenya, about 60 - 70% of the people in Nairobi live in slums and conditions ... -
Inventory Management Practices and Operations Performance of Plastics and Rubber Manufacturers in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main objective of the study was to establish the effect of Inventory Management Practices on the performance of plastics and rubber manufacturers in Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the extent to which ... -
Investigating Strategic Leadership and Performance of State Corporations and Departments in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works- Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)The study's objective was to investigate the effect of strategic leadership and organisational performance of state corporations and departments in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure Housing Urban Development, and ... -
An Investigation of Factors Important in Media Use and Strategy by Small Scale Business Enterprises- a Case Study of Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi, 2003)The study sets out to analyse ad investigate the important factors in media use and strategy by small scale business enterprises. The study focusess on small business enterprises operating withitfthe Nairobi Central ... -
An Investigation Of The Day Of The Week Anomaly In Stock Returns For Companies Quoted In The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study sought to establish the effect of the day of the week anomaly in stock returns for companies quoted at NSE. A descriptive research design to describe the calendar anomalies at the NSE was used. The target ... -
Iso Certification and Firm Performance of the Iso Certified Companies in Packaging in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Performance of any organization in a competitive environment is affected by both internal and exogenous factors. Internal ones include resources. In as much a firm is endowed with a strong capital outlay, its performance ... -
The January Effect as Evidenced by Foreign Investor Trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse)
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study aimed at determining January Effect in NSE as evidenced by trading patterns of foreign investors. The study was based on the Efficient Market Hypothesis, the Random Walk Theory and the Behavioral Finance Theory. ... -
Judicial Evaluation Model, Business Strategy, Contract Operational Environment and Resolution of Contractual Disputes in Road Construction Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Contractual disputes in road construction projects emanate from the fact that construction contracts create responsibilities and obligations to contracting parties. Parties are held accountable in cases of failure of ... -
Just-in-time Purchasing Strategies and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The study had the objective of establishing the JIT purchasing strategies that are commonly used in Nairobi’s manufacturing firms and ascertain the effect of the JIT purchasing strategies on operational performance of all ... -
Key success factors in the implementation of strategic alliance at absa bank Kenya ltd
(UoN, 2020)The study sought to establish the key success factors in the implementation of strategic alliances at Absa bank. The study was anchored on the dynamic capabilities theory, strategic alliance theory and the resource dependency ... -
Knowledge Management, Operating Environment, Competitive Strategies and Performance of Retail Pharmaceutical Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Researchers and practitioners in strategic management are increasingly trying to figure out why some businesses perform better than others even when they are in the same or similar business conditions. With the rise of ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, Practice And Ex-Ante Adoption Of Intergrated Pest And Pollination Management (Ippm) Innovation Among Avocado Growers In Kenya
(UoN, 2019)Despite avocado being the fourth most important fruit crop in Kenya after mango, pineapple and the banana, its economic potential is yet to be fully explored. The crop is pollinator dependent crop and its production is ... -
Last Mile Logistics and Service Delivery in Disaster Response Among Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Response to disaster globally has been a challenge despite their upward trend. The study’s general objective was to establish how the last mile logistics affect service delivery. The study’s specific objectives were to ... -
Leadership Strategies and Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Leadership remains a fundamental aspect to the success and performance of companies. Good strategies of leadership are considered an essential element for successful operation of any company operating in any complex and ... -
Leagile Strategies and Supply Chain Robustness in Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The supply chain concept is a critical anchor in the overall performance of any organization as shown through various studies. More so, several examples exist that show operational performance by organizations result from ... -
Lean Management Practices and Competitive Advantage Among Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to establish the relationship between lean management and competitive advantages for pharmaceutical companies in Kenya. The specific objectives were to establish the extent to which lean management practices ... -
Lean Manufacturing Practices and Operational Performance of Large Scale Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Lean manufacturing practices (LMP) facilitates the firms’ ability to increase the level of productivity in a firm and cut on wastes in the production process. Minimal cost of operation, smaller lead times, and higher quality ... -
Lean Six Sigma and Baggage Handling Efficiency at Kenya Airways
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The objective of the study is the establishment of the relationship between Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and baggage handling efficiency at Kenya Airways. There are various techniques that are used in the Lean Six Sigma implementation. ... -
Legacy Systems Cost Management Practices and Performance at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Although technology is critical for many companies and institutions, determining if updates or full replacement is the best option can be complicated. Transitioning to a modern system without having a detrimental effect ... -
Level of Automation and Performance of Hospitals in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The main objective of the study was to analyze the effect of level of automation on the performance of hospitals in Nairobi City County. The specific objectives of the study were to find out the level of automation of ...