Browsing Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Nairobi"
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Corporate Strategic Planning Among Motor Vehicle Franchise Holders in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)The central focus of this study was to investigate and establish the extent of corporate strategic planning practice among motor vehicle franchise holders in Nairobi. It also sought to establish the challenges encountered ... -
Corrected QT interval in patients with epilepsy attending Kenyatta National Hospital and the Kenya association for the welfare of people with epilepsy clinics in Nairobi
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2013-06-10)Background: Patients with epilepsy have a mortality rate two to three times that of the general population. Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)is a major cause in studies of mortality in epilepsy. SUDEP is defined ... -
A Cross-cultural Comparative Study of Entrepreneurial Traits Between Indigenous and Immigrant Entrepreneurs in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-08)Entrepreneurship is an act of transforming innovation into economic goods, and of discovering new methods and resources. Entrepreneurs generate evolutionary change in economy and propel a country‟s future development. This ... -
The determinants of auditor changes by unquoted companies operating in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 1992-06)This study sought to determine the factors that influence auditor changes by unquoted companies operating in Nairobi. The study covered the period 1981-1990 and to achieve the objective of the study , a sample of 100 ... -
The determinants of capital structure of private hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Business, 2012)Although the literature on capital structure is vast, hardly any of it is dedicated to the capital structure of non-profit organisations. In this study I investigate the relationship between leverage and profitability, ... -
Determinants of fertility in urban centres in Kenya
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Determinants of Residential Real Estate Prices in Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012)Residential properties are properties that serve as housing or a dwelling and encompass single-family, duplexes and other multi-family homes. In Nairobi real estate industry has played a key role in the growth of the ... -
Determination of unique marketing challenges encountered by young entrepreneurs in Nairobi Kenya
(School of Business, 2011-10)Youth unemployment is a major problem in Kenya. Youth entrepreneurship presents a great opportunity for addressing this challenge. However, young entrepreneurs face many obstacles. Many studies conducted regarding young ... -
The dispersion and control of domestic biodiversity in Nairobi
(Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, 2006-03)The spread of invasive species requires adequate knowledge of the presence and absence of species within various ecosystems. One such ecosystem is the domestic arena which plays host to various species that may be grouped ... -
Do dividend clientele exist? Empirical evidence from Nairobi Stock Exchange
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009)The study was designed to test for the existence of dividend clientele among companies quoted on NSE. In the view of conflicting empirical evidence from the test conducted in different context and stock markets, this ... -
Effectiveness of billboard advertising; a case of soft drinks in Nairobi
(School of Business, 2009)Billboards are defined broadly as any large outdoor printed (or projected) sign. Artists’ Billboards have been a key medium or vehicle to explore and express the ideas and strategies behind the most important art movements ... -
Effectiveness of Revenue Collection Strategies at Kenya Revenue Authority in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2010-10)Developing effective ways in revenue collection has been an important matter in tax and revenue collection. The advent of new instruments to help businesses work more efficiently affects the way taxes and revenues are ... -
Effects of liberalization on the investment practices of reserve funds and payment of dividends in savings and credit co-operatives in Nairobi comparative survey
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)Savings and credit co-operative societies popularly known as SACCOs were set up with the objective of promoting thrift and to provide sources of credit to members at fair rate of interest. According to Co-operative ... -
Effects of location and management of solid waste disposal sites in urban settlements
(Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Nairobi, 2002-09)Local authorities have the statutory responsibility of providing services, including solid waste management for the population in their areas -of jurisdiction. Solid waste disposal does not pose a significant problem for ... -
Electronic business practices as an operational strategy by commercial banks in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-09)Electronic business practices in commercial banks have become an operational strategy to meet business goals and objectives. This is because the operation is able to handle both complex and simple tasks with huge benefits ... -
Employees’ satisfaction with national health insurance in Sarova hotels in Nairobi
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)The case for National Health Insurance satisfaction is considered in the light of the fact that only a small percentage of the Kenyan population is employed in the formal sector and could be covered at first. Ostroff, ... -
The extent of mobile commerce adoption by selected small and medium enterprises in the central business district of Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)The mobile commerce industry is a very vital sector in the development of ICT in Kenya in line with vision 2030. The industry has seen a high number of entrants of SMEs in the last five years within the CBD in Nairobi. The ... -
The extent of use of Information Communication Technology in human resource management in large manufacturing firms in Nairobi
(School of Business, 2007)This study set out to investigate the adoption information communication technology in human resource management among large manufacturing organizations in Nairobi. The objectives of the study were; to establish the extent ... -
Factors contributing to job satisfaction among teachers of applied and technical subjects in Nairobi secondary schools
(School Of Education, University of Nairobi, 2005)The study investigated five factors that contribute to job satisfaction among teachers of applied and technical subjects in public secondary schools in Nairobi Province. The study also sought to investigate the relationship ... -
Factors determining accessibility of formal credit to women entrepreneurs in Kenya (A Case Study of Kenyatta Market in Nairobi)
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)The purpose of the study was to analyze the factors that determine accessibility of formal credit to women traders or entrepreneurs. The study also pointed out areas which should be addressed to ensure that more women have ...