Browsing MST-Department of Public Policy and Administration by Issue Date
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Determinants of equitable allocation of funds to public hospitals in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013)One of the key funding objectives is equity. A snapshot of the country's. health outcomes indicates some disparities. Underlying this is the way funds are allocated. Provision of medical services is carried out by health ... -
Industrial Unrest and its Impact on the Performance of County Governments In Kenya: a Study of Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2013)Industrial dispute is one of the most important issues that cause hindrance in the development of the service industry. Nairobi County Government is mainly in the service industry and responsible for running several ... -
Implications of internet based technology on policy framework and learning culture: the case of Kenyatta University’s City Campus
(Kenyatta University, 2013)Internet Based Technology (IBT) has been implemented in a number of organisations both in public and private sector. The Education sector has not been left behind in the implementation and use of technology in learning ... -
Effects of human resource management practices on employee retention in advertising agencies in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013)Retention is a critical element of an organization's general approach to talent management. Both researchers and human resource (HR.) practitioners agree that the employment relationship is undergoing fundamental changes ... -
Disposal alternatives for electronic waste in Korogocho and Dandora informal settlements: Implications on waste management in urban centres in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2013-05)Although digital technology improves job prospects and lifts people out of poverty, new technologies and increased turnover of electronic products has led to a rise in e-waste. The situation in Kenya is aggravated by weak ... -
The role of non-state actors in public policy formulation in Kenya: The case of national disaster risk reduction Policy
(Kenyatta University, 2013-11)Policy formulation is a critical phase of the public policy process when goals, priorities and options of a policy are decided by a small group of experts. Although public policy formulation is in the domain of the government, ... -
Constraints to women participation in leadership in the co-operative sub sector: The case of co-operative societies in Laikipia East District
(Kenyatta University, 2013-11)In many developing countries, under-representation of women in top cooperative management and leadership positions has had negative implications on government policies and general socio-economic development which has lacked ... -
The challenges of implementing federal system of Government: The case of south central zone of Somalia
(Kenyatta University, 2013-12)Somalia was divided into separate groups by international community; Somali land Puntland and South central Somalia. South central Somalia is the largest and more populous then other parts and the study carried out in south ... -
Determinants of Volunteers' Turnover in International Organizations: The Case of United Nations Volunteers in Kenya
(2013-12-17)The ability to retain volunteers has proved a challenge to many international organizations. This is no exception for many volunteers engaged in international organizations. Volunteers are more intrinsically motivated ... -
The Impact of Records Management on Service Delivery in Kenya's Immigration Department
(2013-12-17)Management of records poses great challenges to many organizations and Government Ministries and Departments the world over. However, the efficient management of records has tremendous and great potential of making work ... -
The Impact of Transactional Leadership on the Performance of Employees in Kenya: The Case of Mumias Sugar Company
(2013-12-18)Trarisactional leadership as viewed by Kunhert (1994) involves leaders exchanging things of Value with subordinates to advance their own as well as their subordinates' agenda. Their level of influence stands as long as ... -
Determinants of employee morale and satisf action among public servants in Kenya: the case of the public service commission (psc)
(2014)Employee morale and satisfaction have continued to oscillate up and down in the public service since 1990s despite numerous efforts on reforms that have been undertaken by the government on leadership, management, human ... -
Challenges faced by refugee small-scale traders in Kenya: the case of Somali refugee traders in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The main aim of the study was to investigate the challenges faced by small-scale traders among Somali refugees in Eastleigh -Nairobi Kenya. The study aimed at to examining whether Somali Refugees small-scale traders face ... -
Effects of bursary scheme in the retention and completion rates of public secondary school students in Kamariny division in Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The purpose of the study is to establish the effects of the bursary scheme in the retention and completion rates of Public Secondary School students in Kamariny Division, Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya. The study aims at ... -
Policy design and implementation process in public institutions in Kenya the case of Kenyatta University
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The purpose of this study was to investigate policy design and implementation process at Kenyatta University. Policy design determines the success and failure of the policy implementation process. Consequently, effective ... -
An investigation on performance appraisal practices and implementation in faith based organizations- a case study of church army Africa, Nairobi 2008-2013
(2014)Human Resource management is crucial to organization's performance. Employee's performance management is thus an organizational asset because it is a key factor in an organizational success or failure. This prime ... -
Vocational training: policy implications on self-employment creation among youth in Mathioya sub county, Murang' a county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014)This study aimed at understanding on the role of vocational training on self employment creation among youth in Mathioya Sub County. The study was based on the following objectives: to assess the effectiveness of resources ... -
Challenges facing Kenyan diplomats returning from posting abroad
(Kenyatta University, 2014)The study focused on the challenges experienced by returning Kenyan diplomats. They return with new skills and international experience but lace problems of adjusting to home cultures. It is important to develop and ... -
The role of traditional elders in Somali-land and governance
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Disaster management in arid and semi arid areas (ASALs) in Kenya: The case of Baringo County
(Kenyatta University, 2014-05)Disasters have continued to pose great challenges to many Governments and organizations across the world. By examining past disaster experiences, it can be observed that preparedness, response, mitigation and resilience ...
