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Perceptions, experiences and practices in relation to Lymphatic filariasis in Kwale District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Perceptions experiences and practices in relation to lymphatic filariasis were explored in three endemic sub-locations of Vanga in Kwale District in the Kenyan Coast. Both quantitative and qualitative methods of data ... -
Perceptions,stigma and treatment pathways among tuberculosis patients in West Pokot county, Kenya
(Institute of Anthropology,Gender and African Studies, University of Nairobi, 2018)Despite being a curable disease, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death among infectious diseases globally, surpassing malaria and HIV and AIDS. Delay in TB diagnosis and initiation of treatment is a major obstacle ... -
Percieved influence of occupational health and safety practices on job satisfaction among employees in Chemelil sugar company limited, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013-11)Employees in the sugar industry are exposed to many hazards at their workplace and this is likely to influence their levels of job satisfaction if the correct measures are not put in place by their employers. The most ... -
Percieved relationship between psychological contract and organizational citizenship behavior at world vision Somaliland
(University of Nairobi, 2015)In an environment of rapid organizational change, where the ideas of satisfaction and motivation are potentially meaningless, the psychological contract appears to provide a useful integrative concept around which to cover ... -
Performance Appraisal Practices Among Mass Media Houses In Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business,, 2008)The study sought to determine the practice of performance appraisals in Media Houses based in Nairobi. It was a census study that targeted all the 42 Media houses based in Nairobi, both Print and Electronic. A questionnaire ... -
Performance and financial ratios of commercial banks in Kenya from 2006-2010
(School of business, 2012)The objective of this study is to identify factors, in a ratio form that shape bank performance as measured through return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE). To predict performance, selected indicators are used. ... -
Performance and influence of multipurpose legumes and their residues on maize in the cold semi-arid area of Laikipia district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The challenge for increasing agricultural productivity in the cold semi-arid region of Laikipia district is how to improve and maintain soil fertility despite the low incomes of the farmers. Integration of the appropriate ... -
Performance and Literary Exploration of the Nduumo Ceremony Among the Agikuyu Community in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The focus of this research is on the nduumo performance. It first appeared in early 1920s among the Giküyü community. The goal of the research was to determine what elements may have contributed to the nduumo genre's ... -
Performance and Sustainability of Community Health centresin Kenya's Rural Areas: A Case study of centresKathonzweni Division of Makueni
(University of NairobiDepartment of Sociology, 2007)According to Sohani (2005: 4) in Kenya, although 80% of the populations live in rural areas, only 30% of health spending goes to them. The delivery of healthcare services in the rural areas has been poor and rural health ... -
Performance Appraisal Practices Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2013)In today’s competitive business world, it is understood that organizations can only compete with their rivals by innovating and organizations can be innovative by managing their human resources well. The human resource ... -
Performance appraisal practices in the state corporations in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2007)The concept of performance contracting in Kenya can be traced to 1990 when the Government approved the introduction of performance contracts in the management of State Corporations. It was not until 2003 that a new ... -
Performance Appraisal System on Work Performance in the Office of the Vice President, Ministry of Home Affairs, 2008-2012
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2013-11)The main objective of the study was to examine the impact of Performance Appraisal system on work performance. The study was carried out at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Office of the Vice President where fifty-one ... -
Performance based compensation practices among commercial banks in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)The economic environment today is rapidly changing and organizations are faced with globalization. To compete effectively, organizations must continually improve their performance by reducing costs, innovating products, ... -
Performance based compensation practices at the national Police service in Kenya
(Unversity of Nairobi, 2013)Studies all over the world have over the years indicated that performance based compensation practices have been adopted to boost employee performance. Several other studies have tackled the question of why this is so ... -
Performance Based Pay Practices Among Small and Medium Enterprises in Nairobi Central Business District
(University of Nairobi,School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-11)Performance based pay is employee remuneration based on performance achievement of predetermined target, aimed at encouraging and rewarding superior performance. With the acceleration of globalization, the small and medium ... -
Performance based rewards to teachers in private primary schools in Kasarani sub county, Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Performance based Rewards is an important element in performance. Its adoption is contributing to shifts in performance of teachers in private primary schools. The ever increasing rise in reward systems has attracted ... -
Performance contract as a tool for management:a case study of the state corporations sector
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)The Government of Kenya introduced Performance Contracting in the Public Service as one of the tools to improve service delivery. Since its introduction in 2004, when only a few State Corporations were participating, ... -
Performance Contracting and Perfromance of Parastatals in the Minisrty of Transport, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use of performance contracts among government institutions has gained momentum in the recent past. Performance contracts have been popularized because of the perceived benefits in enhancing organisation performance. ... -
Performance Contracting and Perfromance of Parastatals in the Minisrty of Transport, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The use of performance contracts among government institutions has gained momentum in the recent past. Performance contracts have been popularized because of the perceived benefits in enhancing organisation performance. ... -
Performance Contracting and Strategy Evaluation in State Corporations in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)ABSTRACT By design, performance contracts are intended to implement strategic plans of organizations. It is argued that, the results obtained from the performance contracts give the extent to which organizations strategic ...