Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Law, Business Mgt (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Glass Ceiling for Women in Management in Kenya: a Case Study of the Kenya Revenue Authority
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The general objective of this study was to explore the existing glass ceiling for women in management at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Specifically, the study sought to: establish how gender stereotypes act as a barrier ... -
Radicalization of Young Women Into Violent Extremism in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study was focussed on exploring the radicalization of young women into violent extremism in Nairobi, Kenya. The study was carried out in Majengo Informal Settlement, Kamkunji Constituency in Nairobi. The specific ... -
Strategic Responses by Farm Concern International to Declining Donor Funding
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Organizational strategy entails assessing where an organization is, where it supposed to go, and determining how it will get there. Strategic management is therefore concerned with the tactful response by Organisations to ... -
Effects of Financial Leverage on Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Capital structure decision is among the key financial decisions that are taken by firms because financial leverage has an effect on the financial performance. Theoretical foundations on capital structure have found different ... -
Supplier Development Practices And Operational Performance Of Sugar Manufacturing Firms In Kisumu County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)This study was conducted in Kisumu County, Kenya to determine Supplier development practices and operational performance of Sugar producing firms. The study had three objectives; to determine the effects of Knowledge ... -
Challenges Facing Women in Accessing Justice in Mbooni Sub-county, Makueni County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study explored the challenges facing women in accessing justice in Mbooni sub-county, Makueni County. Access to justice refers to the ability of people, in particular people from disadvantaged groups to seek legal ... -
An Assessment Of Effects Of Drought On Household Livelihood Sustainability Among Maasai Pastoralists In Mashuru Division Of Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)In the dry lands of Africa, range pastoralism is often the main source of livelihood and a way of life. However, frequent droughts often adversely affect dry land livestock economies and livelihoods in ways that can be far ... -
Best- Value Procurement Practices And Financial Performance Of Kenyan Commercial State Corporations
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The intend of this research is to determine the influence of best-value procurement practices and financial performance of Kenya commercial state corporations. The two research objectives of the research were; to establish ... -
The Effects of Performance Contracting on the Delivery of Community Based Public Livestock Extension Services in Isiolo Sub-county, Isiolo County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Although, the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Development, embraced Performance Contracting in the delivery of community-based public livestock extension service since 2005/2006 financial year, there ... -
The Influence of Enterprise Risk Management on Performance of Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a field of study which advocates for the establishment and institutionalization of a formally documented and board approved process for risk identification, measurement and control in a ... -
Impact of Mobile Banking on Financial Inclusion in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The objective of the study was to examine the impact of mobile banking on financial inclusion in Kenya.The study population was all the 8 banks in Kenya with mobile banking.The study used secondary data from audited ... -
Challenges Facing Somali Women Refugees In Dadaab Refugee Camp, 1991-2016
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The purpose of the study is to explore the challenges facing Somali women refugees in Dadaab refugee camp. It should be noted from the onset that women and children consist of over 80 percent of the total population of ... -
The Effect of Internal Controls on the Financial Performance of Three Star Hotels in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The hospitality sector bears an extensive intriguing history starting with hotels, and inns, and developing into the hospitality sector. The purpose of the investigation is to verify the bearing of the internal controls ... -
Access to Forest Products and Support for Conservation: a Case of Malava Forest, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Many households are entirely dependent on natural capital for their livelihood activities, and forests, for a long time have provided this critical capital. Forest resources are important sources of livelihoods both for ... -
Effect Of Working Capital Management On The Financial Performance Of The Companies Listed At The Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The main goal for the paper was to establish the impact of working capital management on the financial performance of the companies quoted under the NSE of Kenya. The study period was a five-year period from 2013 to 2017. ... -
Assessing The Influence Of Rehabilitation Programs In Controlling Juvenile Delinquency In Kenya: A Case Study Of Dagoretti And Kabete Rehabilitation Schools
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cases of crimes committed by juveniles have been increasing to the detriment of their education and health while imposing stress on the judicial system. Juveniles have also been reported to reoffend at high rates which ... -
Supplier Quality Management and Operational Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Evolving customer needs have forced firms to rethink their strategies and devise more efficient and effective ways to achieve operational performance (OP). Supplier quality management (SQM) involves a different set of ... -
Organisational Culture and Operational Excellence of Agrochemical Firms in Nairobi
(university of nairobi, 2018)Organisational culture can significantly affect operational excellence in firms. Culture continues to define who we are, what we do and how we do it, irrespective of the type of culture, influenced by information. Culture ... -
Effect of Liquidity on Profitability of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)One of the major objectives of a firm is to maximize profit and maintain high liquidity management. The most important part in administration of working capital is maintenance of its liquidity to fulfil its intended ... -
Matumizi Ya Taswira Katika Tamthilia Za Said Ahmed Mohamed: Pungwa, Kivuli Kinaishi Na Mashetani Wamerudi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Mada ya utafiti huu ilikuwa kuchunguza matumizi ya taswira katika tamthilia za Pungwa, Kivuli Kinaishi na Mashetani Wamerudi. Madhumuni ya utafiti huu yalikuwa kuchunguza matumizi ya taswira katika tamthilia hizi na kuonyesha ...