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An investigation into application of pecking order concept by companies listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)Financing decisions of most firms consists of determining the ratio of debt to equity depending on their financing needs. Booth et al (2001) found out that factors affecting capital structure decisions in developed and ... -
An Investigation Into Application of Strategic Management Accounting in Organizations: a Case Study of Kenya Literature Bureau
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)This study aimed at investigating application of strategic management accounting III organizations and in particular, Kenya Literature Bureau. In the advent of new manufacturing and improved information technologies, the ... -
An Investigation Into Assessment Of Teaching Ability In Teachers Of Technical Subjects
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An Investigation Into Attitudes Towards Risk Among Males and Females:a Laboratory Experiment
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
An Investigation Into Barriers to Participation of Women in Adult Literacy Programmes in Nairobi City County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The focus of this study was an investigation into barriers to participation of women in adult literacy programmes in Nairobi City County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to find out whether intuitional ... -
An Investigation Into Causes and Effects of Agricultural Land Use Conversions in the Urban Fringes: a Case Study of Nairobi-kiambu Interface
(University of Nairobi,Real Estate and Construction Management, University of Nairobi, 2013)Agricultural land use conversions into other uses in the urban fringes have been of great concern, not only to Kenya, but the world over. In Kenya, this has been more pronounced in the Nairobi-Kiambu interface, among ... -
An investigation into causes of abandoned buildings a case study of Tetu and Othaya Divisions, Nyeri
(1988)In the world economic order, third world countries are always at a disadvantage position being producers of primary goods whose prices are determined by the consumers who are the developed countries. This is usually ... -
An investigation into chatter arising during the turning process using acoustic emission
(Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nairobi, 2001)Chatter is the condition where unwanted vibrational motion exists between the cutting tool and the workpiece during machining. Chatter is highly undesirable because it severely affects the quality of machined surfaces ... -
An Investigation Into Conflict Dynamics in Northern Kenya: a Case Study of Marsabit County 1994-2012
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy and International Studies, 2013)The purpose of this study is to investigate the conflict dynamics in Northern Kenya. The dynamics of conflict in Northern Kenya is probably the most spectacular one in the history of conflict in Kenya since the colonial ... -
An Investigation Into Disaster Mitigation and Readiness in Hospitals With Reference to Design and Facilities (Case Study: Nairobi Area)
(University of Nairobi, 2008)The prime aim of this study was to evaluate the extent to which emergency planning is incorporated in the design of hospitals and also to examine the stock of emergency equipments all with reference to safe evacuation of ... -
An investigation into Enterprise Resource Planning Software adoption amongst firms listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Enterprise Resource Planning systems are being adopted by many organizations in Kenya and all over the world. Many reasons have been advanced as to why such adoptions are taking place. This research aimed at studying ERP ... -
An investigation into factors causing construction project delays in Kenya case study of high rise building projects in Nairobi
(University of NairobiDepartment of Building Economics and Management, 1999)Construction project delay is a widespread phenomenon in Kenya and reflects poor project time management practices. Project delay frustrates the process of development. In addition, scarce funds are tied in unfinished ... -
An investigation into factors considered by firms when entering into strategic alliances a case study of the Kenya institute of Management
(School of Business ( SOB ), 2008)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that companies consider when entering into strategic alliances, the case study of The Kenya Institute of Management, KIM. Of particular interest was the reasons ... -
An investigation into factors hindering development of foreign direct investment in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, 2008-11)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in fostering economic growth and development because not only does it provide capital for domestic investment but also creates employment and helps transfer technology ... -
An Investigation Into Factors That Determine Financial Performance Of Insurance Companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi,School of business,, 2013)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the financial performance of insurance companies in Kenya. It looked in to some of the key factors that determine financial performance and the ... -
An investigation into gender perspectives in teacher training: the case of Igoji Teachers Training College
(University of NairobiDepartment of Arts in Gender and Development studies, 2010-02)A focus on teacher training is important to be able to address issues of teachers' personal and professional orientations to enable an understanding of how gender discrimination takes place in school and their role in ... -
An investigation into implementation of outsourcing strategy by selected manufacturing firms in the chemical and allied sector in Kenya
(School of business, 2009)Outsourcing has expanded considerably over the years. It involves the act of transferring some of an organization’s recurring internal activities and decision rights to outside providers, as set forth in a contract. ... -
An investigation into internet banking technology adoption among Commercial Banks in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi.School of Business Studies, 2007)Internet banking is a subset of electronic banking. It has been in operation since the 1960s, developing from a simplistic form to a sophisticated one. Internet banking is based on the Internet as a typical open network. The ... -
An investigation into job satisfaction of public secondary School teachers in Nairobi province
(Department of educational administration and planning, 2004)This study was conducted in Nairobi Province, Kenya The main purpose of the study I was to investigate the level of job satisfaction among secondary school teachers, under the following topics: Teachers' attitude towards ... -
An investigation into market positioning strategies practised by pharmaceutical firms marketing medicines in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)The phamaceutical companies today are facing stiff competition due to the increased number of medicines in the market. For firms to survive, it has been necessary to develop positioning strategies to enable them occupy ...
