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Testing for the reliability of the Nairobi Stock exchange indices
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The stock market indices are today a vital tool for both economists and actors in the
financial world. The multiplication and the very importance given to the indices raise the
question of their accuracy and of the ...
The impact of minimum wage legislation on employment in kenyan manufacturing sector 1970-2001
(2006)
The impact of minimum wages on the labor market has been a recurrent and
controversial issue in the theoretical and empirical literature. Most of the studies
have focused on industrialized countries and the few on ...
A survey of corporate venturing in large scale manufacturing companies In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
This research study set out to establish the extent to which large scale manufacturing companies
in Kenya practice corporate venturing and to determine what motivates corporate venturing by
large scale manufacturing ...
An assessment of credit risk management techniques adopted by Micro-finance institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2006-11)
Microfinance, the provision of financial services to poor people holds enormous potential to
support economic activities and thus contribute to the alleviation of poverty Widespread
experiences and research have particularly ...
Implementation of strategic plans in the public sector: A case study of directorate of personnel management of the Government of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The research was carried out to establish the extent to which DPM has
implemented its strategic plan and the challenges faced in the process of
implementation. This was made possible by the use of questionnaires which ...
Service differentiation strategies used by Law Firms in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
Law firms in Kenya are operating In a very competitive environment, which is
threatening their growth and survival. The services offered by law firms are similar in
nature. The high credence and experience qualities of ...
Determinants of female labour force participation in rural Kenya
(2006)
This study analyses the factors that determine female labour force participation in the rural
areas in Kenya with a view to identifying appropriate policy formulations that can help raise
their labour force participation ...
Subsidization of cotton farming in the united states
(2006)
Agriculture still remains the key sector in African economies as it contributes significantly to
their growth. A large proportion of agricultural produce from these countries is meant for the
export market but shifts in ...
The role of local development initiatives in easing poverty with special reference to Takaba Development Initiatives (TDI) in Mandera district
(2006-08)
This study sought to examine the role of community based organizations m
poverty alleviation. Specifically TDI was studied as an example of community
initiated projects. A random sample of 58 respondents and 11 purposely ...
Challenges faced by African airlines in selecting and entering international markets
(University of Nairobi., 2006)
Airline business is the fastest means of transport among countries of the world and plays a
significant role in the growth of economies all over the world. Globally, African airlines'
contribution to the world air travel ...