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An Investigation of the Problems in the Compensation System for Personal Injuries and Deaths in Motor Insurance in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 1992)The Insurance industry plays a major socio-economic role in a developing country like Kenya. The Motor Insurance specifically is very vital in a growing economy like ours. The vast aggregation of the premiums collections ... -
An investigation of the Radioecology of the Carbonatite deposits in the Homa Mountain region in South Nyanza, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)The level of radiation due to the naturally occurring radioactive materials was investigated and the radiological hazard was calculated for Homa Mountain located at the intersection of longitude 330 26' E and 340 34; E ... -
An investigation of the reaction between ozone and decalin
(1970)The reaction of ozone with cis-- and trans-'decalin in the Liquid phase has been investigated. Neutral and acidic products have been identified and quantitatively estimated by gas+Li.quid chromatographic analysis s, The ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Credit Risk Disclosure and Firm Characteristics for Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This study investigates the relationship between credit risk disclosures and firm characteristics among the Kenyan commercial banks. A credit risk disclosure index was constructed for the banks under study and then used ... -
An investigation of the relationship between human resource systems, business strategy implementation and performance in selected publicly quoted companies in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2006)In the new economy, competition is global, capital is abundant, and ideas are developed quickly and cheaply. In this kind of environment all that matters is people (human capital) because they are the foundation of value ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Industry Type and Capital Structure of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (Nse) Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)One of the most complex areas in financial management is long term financial since it is related to other financial decision variables. This study aimed at exploring the existence (or not) of a relationship between the ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Interest Rate and Inflation in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Changes in interest rate have considerable effects on decision making of economic agents and therefore it is one of the main policy variables in macroeconomics. Various factors have influence on interest rate and one of ... -
An investigation of the relationship between leader effectiveness and teachers' attitudes toward their jobs
(Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi, 1982)The overall objectives of this study were: 1. To identify the presence or absence of leadership effectiveness in eight selected Primary Teacher Training Colleges by means of the Leader Behavior Description Questionnai ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Prices of Pharmaceutical Products and Quality of Pharmaceutical Care: the Case of Selected Retail Pharmacies in Mombasa
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Literature shows that pharmacy practice in Kenya is economically driven as opposed to the United States of America where patient care is the main focus. This juxtaposition with patient focus on one side and economic gain ... -
An investigation of the relationship between selected corporate auditor attributes and the timeliness of annual reports ofcompanies quoted on the Nairobi stock exchange
(University of NairobiFaculty of Commerce,, 1992)Timeliness has been identified as one of the qualitative features of financial statements of an organisation. This attribute requires that financial statements of an organisation should be released promptly after a ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Selected Corporate- Auditor Attributes and the Timeliness of Annual Reports of Companies Quoted on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 1992)Timeliness has been identified as one of the qualitative features of financial statements of an organisation. This attribute requires that financial statements of an organisation should be released promptly after a financial ... -
An Investigation of the relationship between team leader behaviour and employees attitude towards their jobs: a case study of voucher processing centre of Barclays Bank (K) Ltd
(University of Nairobi, CEES, Kenya, 2005)This investigation looked into the effectiveness of team leaders at the Voucher processing centre, Barclays Bank (k) limited as perceived by the employees of the department. It also looked at the attitude of the employees ... -
An investigation of the relationship between the inflation rate and equity price movements at the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-07)The study was carried out to examine if there is a relationship between NSE stock prices and inflation for the period covering 1999 to 2010. The hypothesis tested aimed at showing the relationship between the NSE 20 share ... -
An Investigation of the Relationship Between the Internal Controls and Financial Performance of Alexander Forbes Financial Services of (Ea) Limited
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The study being descriptive in nature used primary and secondary data from the following sources that is questionnaire and published financial statements of the company. Prior to secondary data analysis, primary data was ... -
An investigation of the role of middle level management in the implementation of strategic change in development finance institutions in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)The study aimed at investigating the role of middle level management in the implementation of strategic change in development finance institutions in Kenya. The study focused on staff drawn from each of the five DFIs in ... -
An investigation of the role of Non Governmental Organizations in the management of HIV/AIDS prevalence in Kenya: the case of Kicoshep in Kebera slums
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts, 2008-08)KICOSHEP- K was established in the year 1991 and registered as an NGO under the NGO coordinating act with the express mandate of addressing the plight of people infected and affected by Hiv/Aids. Its overriding mission ... -
An investigation of the role of stakeholders participation in community development funded projects: a case of Belgut Consituency, Kericho County
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)This study is about the analysis of Community Participation in Community Funded Projects with reference to Belgut Constituency, Kericho County. The focus on the study was on full participation of community in the CDF ... -
An investigation of the self-help group approach as a poverty reduction strategy amongst poor women in Pumwani slums, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)This study sought to investigate whether the self-help approach, which has been taunted as an effective poverty alleviation strategy particularly amongst very poor women, is indeed reducing poverty amongst the target ... -
An investigation of the significance of training skills required to be effective in export marketing by small and micro enterprises (SMEs) exporting locally manufactured products in Kenya
(School of business, 2009)Export marketing skills are important ingredients for every company in today’s global economy. This study sought to identify the significance of training for skills required to be effective in export marketing by Small ...
