Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "Kenya"
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Application of Knowledge Management Within Kenya’s Steel Manufacturing Industry
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)This study sought to determine the level of application of Knowledge Management in Kenya’s steel industry. Three key aspects of Knowledge Management application were analyzed; the awareness of Knowledge management in the ... -
An Application of McKinsey Matrix in the Assessment of Route Attractiveness in Kenya Airways Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)The study set out to find out whether the McKinsey Matrix is applicable as a market assessment tool within the context of Kenya Airways. The motivation behind the study was the pressure that has been brought on to airlines ... -
Application of performance contracting as a strategic management tool in Kenya Post Office Savings Bank
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2011-10)The key priority of the Kenyan government in the implementation of the public sector reforms was the need to improve service delivery and business growth in the state corporations. It also creates transparency in the ... -
The application of porter's five forces model in assessing the attractiveness of the mailing industry in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008-10)The objective of the study was to establish the extent of attractiveness of the mailing industry in Kenya using Porter's five forces framework. Specifically, the study sought to determine how the attractiveness of the ... -
An Appraisal of Police Reform Under the New Legal Framework in Kenya: Towards an Effective Policing Policy
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2012)Police reform is a key area in security sector reform that needs to be keenly addressed. Since reforms began in the police services in Kenya, little efforts have been made to appraise the reform process. This research ... -
Assessing the awareness levels of young girls of the risk to sexual exploitation posed by use of internet technology in Nairobi
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2010)This study assesses the awareness levels of young girls of the risks to sexual exploitation posed by use of internet technology in Nairobi. The study has been inspired by the upsurge of internet technology and the ease ... -
Assessing the Effectiveness and Independence of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights: 2003-2010
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2011)Basic human rights under Kenyan law are specified in chapter IV of the new Constitution I. Contravention or denial of such rights constitutes a violation enforceable primarily through the High Court of Kenya'. Prior ... -
Assessment of the effect of permethrin impregnated bednets on the transmission of Lymphantic Filariasis in Kwale District, Coastal Region Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)The effect of permethrin impregnated bed nets on transmission of lymphatic tilariasis was investigated in twelve study villages selected in the southern part of Kwale district. Kenya. endemic for lymphatic filariasis. In ... -
An assessment of the impact of forest management systems on households: A case study of the Kakamega Rain Forest
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2008)For many years forests have been mainly exploited as sources of timber and their climatic functions. Yet forests present opportunities for additional numerous uses. More recently, forests are increasingly gaining ... -
Assessment of the Use of the Value Analysis Method by Companies Quoted in the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2000-11)The study was to establish the knowledge of the use of the value analysis method by Kenyan companies by evaluating the use of the various approaches advocated for it's use. This study was able to ascertain that the ... -
Auditing Kenya's anti-counterfeiting laws: the case for complying with international standards
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2009)No abstract available -
The banking sector regulatory Framework in Kenya: its adequacy in Reducing bank failures
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2002)This study set out to achieve the following two objectives: To identify the most dominant factors causing bank failures in Kenya. To assess the adequacy of the banking sector regulatory framework in reducing probability ... -
Benefits accruing to companies listed at The Nairobi Stock Exchange
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)This study sought to find out the benefits that companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange enjoy. Evidence from research indicates that an increasing number of companies see going public as a way to improve their ... -
Benefits and Challenges of Multilevel Marketing in Kenya:a Case of Golden Neolife Diamite International Distributors in Nairobi, Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2008)World over Multilevel marketing (MLM), also called Network marketing has become a successful concept that empowers ordinary people to turn into successful entrepreneurs. This concept is about distributing products directly ... -
Biometric authentication systems and service delivery in healthcare sector in Kenya
(2012-11)Biometrics is the automated method of recognizing a person based on a physiological or behavioural characteristic. Although biometric is a technology that has been surrounded by a number of issues, the advantages associate ... -
Brand Identities Adopted by Non-governmental Organizations in Kenya
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)Increasing competition, dwindling donor resources and the rise in public accountability in the nonprofit sector has called for Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to consider commercial branding concepts. The objectives ... -
Branding strategy for the kenya agricultural Research institute and its products
(College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-10)Brands are recognised to connote quality to customers, distinction within a market and to gain financial rewards to an organisation, and can be characterised as products, corporations, persons and place. The purpose of ... -
Capital Structure Choice
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005)If it is difficult for a firm to measure impact on the value of the firm under different levels of leverage, it should not be surprising that managers are not very concerned about maintaining an exact capital structure. The ... -
Carbon Trade in Kenya: Aligning the Municipal Regulatory Framework With International Climate Change Law Regime
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2009)The worsemng impacts of climate change 1S a result of global warnung prompted the international community to seek appropriate responses to stem rising concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Consequently, ... -
A Case Study on Pricing as a Trade Policy and Poverty Levels at Mwea Irrigation Scheme
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2003)The last fifteen years have seen Kenya's Economy decline with GDP growth falling from 5.1% in 1988 to 1.1. in 2002. Poverty has increased and so has unemployment. According to the Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth ...