Kenya Methodist University Digital Repository: Recent submissions
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Challenges faced by secondary school principals in the implementation of school strategic plans:A case of Mathira sub-county, Nyeri,Kenya
(KeMU, 2017-09)A strategic plan is a management tool that charts the course of direction a school intends to take to enhance productivity and increase efficiency. To achieve the desired results, a strategic plan must be implemented. ... -
A Research Project on Investigation of Factors That Affect Growth in Private Universities in Kenya
(KeMU, 2010-07)The establishment of Private Universities in Kenya can be traced to Christian Missionaries who were at the forefront in the development of Christian Missionary work and spread of western education. Private Institutions of ... -
The Effects of Strategic Outsourcing on Business Performance
(KeMU, 2011-06)Thi study was carried out to analyze the impact of strategic outsourcing on the performance of commercial banks in Nyeri. The study involved a survey of selected commercial banks in Nyeri. Five variables were analyzed which ... -
Relationship between Balanced Scorecard Implementation and Organizational Management Performance
(KeMU, 2013-06)To ensure excellent performance in a time of increasing competition in the higher education sector, a university must apply an appropriate performance measurement system that reflects and gives the opportunity to improve ... -
Effects of Financial Competitive Environment on the Performance of SACCO in Meru County, Kenya
(KeMU, 2015-05)The major function of savings and credit co-operative society is to receive contributions from members and give Joans to members at competitive rates of interests. For a Jong period SACCO has operated a closed shop type ... -
Generic Strategies Adopted Towards Creation of Competitive Advantage among Supermarkets in Kenya
(KeMU, 2016-11)This study sought to establish and• present the generic strategies and their relationship towards competitive advantage among Tier one supermarkets in Kenya based on Neven and Reardon, 2004 in Kenya namely Nakumatt, Tuskys ... -
Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Strategic Planning Policy in Secondary Schools in Meru Central District
(KeMU, 2013-06)Strategic planning is one of the major approaches for improving secondary school performance in Kenya. However, the implementation of strategic planning policy has been faced with challenges that needed to be investigated. ... -
Effects of Strategic Management Practices on the Growth of Investment Clubs
(KeMU, 2013-06)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of strategic management practices on the growth of investments clubs in Meru - Kenya. The objectives of the study included, establishing the effect of strategic analysis, ... -
Effects of Information Sharing on Supply Chain Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County. Kenya
(KeMU, 2015-06)The accepting of supply chain performance (SCM) has become a necessary requirement for staying competitive in the universal race and for enhancing profitably. Of late, information sharing is attaining the attention of the ... -
Diagnostic Accuracy of Malaria Microscopy in the Highlands of Central Kenya: Implications for Proper Treatment
(IJPP, 2013-06)Over-diagnosis of malaria is a problem in many African countries and appears to be occur¬ring in the highlands of central Kenya. Blood-smear microscopy, the standard technique for malaria diagnosis in this area, relies ... -
Comparative study on quality of life among married and non- married women living with HIV/ AIDS
(IJPP, 2010-09)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a serious health problem among married and non-married women. It has become a health problem for women of all ages. Antiretroviral therapies introduced in the mid 1990s have ... -
An Occupation-Based Framework for Changing Human Occupational Behavior to Address Critical Global Issues
(IJPP, 2011-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the Modified Instrumentalism in Occupational Therapy (MIOT) in facilitating change in occupational choices and performance patterns to help address global ... -
Saphenous Varicose Veins in the Kenyan Population
(IJPP, 2011-10)Lower extremity venous insufficiency is a common condition and increases with age. In addition to classical symptoms, it may result in skin changes and venous ulcers ... I his disease has a great impact on the patients' ... -
Factors that Contribute to Non-Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV and AIDS Patients in Central Province, Kenya
(IJPP, 2013-01)Adherence concerns have been one reason expressed by opponents of antiretroviral therapy in developing countries or resource poor settings. The objective of the study was to determine factors contributing to non-adherence ... -
Comparative Study of Professional Competences of Graduates of Innovative and Conventional Medical Schools in Kenya: A Case of Graduates of Moi and Nairobi Universities
(IJPP, 2011-09)A population of 280 intern doctors was randomly sampled using Gay's (1992) sample estimate of 20%. An increase of 10% in the sample accounted for non-response. The desired random sample size was therefore 84 intern doctors. ... -
A Comparison between Self and Clinician-collected Vaginal Swabs for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis among Women in Kisumu, Kenya
(IJPP, 2011-06)Two tests are available for diagnosis of bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Amsel and Nugent. The latter is considered more sensitive. Laboratory diagnosis for BV requires a vaginal swab specimen. In developing countries, vaginal ... -
Alcohol, tobacco and other Drug Use and Bullying among High School Students in Nakuru District, Kenya
(IJPP, 2010-09)The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) use among secondary school students in Nakuru District, Kenya, and its association with bullying. A total of 1000 form ... -
Effectiveness of C.R.E teaching methods in secondary schools; a case of Kilifi sub-county, Kilifi county, Kenya.
(KeMU, 2016-06)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of CRE teaching methodology in secondary schools in Kilifi sub-county, Kilifi County, Kenya. The study was carried out in secondary schools in Kilifi sub-county. ... -
Role of career guidance and counseling on Career awareness level of secondary school students in Meru South District - Kenya.
(KeMU, 2011-06)The aim of career guidance is to provide occupational needs of the students in preparation for integration into the world of work. This study was carried out to establish the role of career guidance and counseling programmes ... -
Factors that influence discipline among the students in Imenti North District Secondary schools - Meru county.
(KeMU, 2013-06)One of the goals of education is to mould good citizens. This molding is done in schools where everybody's effort is directed. One of the subjects taught to prepare students to be responsible citizens is Christian Religious ...
