Browsing Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM) by Subject "Kenya"
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PERCEPTION REGARDING INTERNATIONALIZATION CAPABILITY: A CASE OF ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY FIRMS IN KENYA
(School of Business, University of Nairobi, 2005-02)The purpose of this study was to establish how architectural consultancy firms perceive the effects of the external business environment and their internal environments as affecting their internationalization capability. ... -
Perceptions towards the collection and exhibition of contemporary urban material culture: a case study of The national museums of Kenya, Nairobi Museum
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 2003)Urban centres in Africa are a melting pot where diverse cultures from different parts interact together, thus, coming up with new urban subcultures. Museums, as custodians of culture, have a duty to undertake in the ... -
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 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 of Islamic and conventional banks in Kenya: A comparative case study
(School of Business, 2012)Islamic banking is the system of banking consistent with principles of Islamic law (shariah) and guided by Islamic economics. Islamic economics is referred to that body of knowledge which helps realize human well-being ... -
The performance of unit trusts in kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2001)This study aims at evaluating the performance of unit trusts in Kenya in terms of the risk/return tradeoff and comparison with the benchmarks namely the NSE 20 Share Index and the 91 day treasury bill rates. The first ... -
Pharmaceutical Producers and Users Perceptions of the Role of Distributors in the Industry
(University of Nairobi, 2006)As organisations streamline their production and internal processes, the next opportunity for improvement is through better coordination and networking with their suppliers and customers through the supply chain. Much ... -
Philosophy and development: (an inquiry into the role of philosophy in the Development process of post-independence Kenya)
(University of NairobiFaculty of Arts, University of Nairobi,Kenya, 1992)This study sought to inquire into the specific functions of philosophy in the development process of post-independence Kenya. It was provoke', by the realisation that since 1963, philosophy in general and th~ national ... -
Population Status, Ranging Patterns and Feeding Strategies of the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros Bicornis, Linn. 1758) in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Zoology, 1985)In this study of Nairobi National Park;30 black rhinoceroses were observed (14 males, 9 females and 7 calves). The adult sex ratio was 1.6:1 males to females, which was fotmd to be significantly different from the ... -
Positioning Strategies Adopted by Five Star Hotels in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool Of Business, University Of Nairobi, 2012-10)This research project investigates the positioning strategies adopted by five star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya to stay competent in the stiff competitive market in the hotel industry. The study has been conducted by considering ... -
The problem of land rights administration in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2012)This study conducts an academic and practical surgery of the problem of land rights administration in the pre-colonial, colonial, independent and modern Kenya. At the core of the statement of the problem of the study lie ... -
The process and effects of alcohol advertising in the lives of the Kenyan youth
(School of Journalism, University of Nairobi, 2007-06)This research project although driven by the need of establishing possible linkage between alcohol advertising and alcoholic behaviour, selects a title that explores the process, uses and functions of alcohol advertisements ... -
The Process and Experience of Implementing Performance Contracts: a Case Study of Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)Global trends in globalisation, liberalization and deregulation have led to sustained pressure from the citizenry demanding better services by public sector enterprises thereby forcing governments to initiate public ... -
The Process and Experience of Implementing the Balanced Scorecard Technique: a Case Study of Stanbic Bank Ltd, Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2002)This study aims at establishing how the Balanced Scorecard as a Performance Measurement tool was implemented at Stanbic Bank, Kenya. The Balanced Scorecard is a new Management technique for measuring business performance ... -
Professional self - regulation and challenges in enforcing professional discipline A case study of the advocates' disciplinary process in kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Law, 2008)Regulation means the act or process of controlling by rule or restriction. I It denotes the administration of a set of rules and administrative codes which have the force of law over a distinct group of persons engaged ... -
Professional Teamwork and Project Performance in the Building Construction Industry in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, University of Nairobi, 2012-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate how teamwork management leads to effective implementation of building construction projects in Kenya. The study determined the extent to which effective teamwork management of ... -
Profitability of filter rule test at Nairobi Stock Exchange, Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2006)This paper examines the profitability of filter rule test in Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). There were no local studies on filter rule in Kenya and thus a lot of information was from the West. The population of the study ... -
Public Eprocurement in Kenya: a Critical Analysis of the Legal Technological and Governance Challenges
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2010)Information technology has revolutionized the manner in which business is done in the world. It has brought numerous opportunities in the areas of public procurement and many public entities have embraced in their procurements. ... -
Public interest in the judicial process: a critique of selected decisions on corruption in Kenya
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2009)The study begins by acknowledging that corruption is a matter of grave concern in Kenya today. As such, the investigation, prosecution and punishment of those engaging in the vice is a matter of grave public interest. ... -
Public participation in environmental decision-making in kenya: Analysis of law and policy
(University of NairobiSchool of law, 2011)In recent years public participation has become to be seen as a vital part of addressing environmental problems and bringing about sustainable development. In this context, vacating the limits of solely relying on ...