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Developing a web explicit research strategy theory in African universities : a cross-comparison of specific regional efforts through an analysis of research web-pages
(Academic and Business Research Institute, 2010-10)The research is an analysis of Web explicit research strategies of specific African universities. The sampling was purposive. The African continent was sub-divided into four distinct cardinal regions in order to get a ... -
An Assessment of maintenance of physical and environmental resource and strategies for improvement. a case of Rae girls school Nyando District
(Strathmore University, 2008)The main problem of this study is that despite the crucial role of maintenance in enhancing durability and use or physical; and environmental resources, performance of maintenance in schools has been quite dismal. Overriding ... -
Effective utilization of physical resources in relation to academic performance. a case study on Kimathi Primary School
(Strathmore University, 2008-04)The primary stage of education is the most important for every child since it is here that basic knowledge is given to the child and a firm foundation for an economically productive and fulfilling life are laid. For this ... -
The use of different teaching strategies to improve classroom discipline in form 4 at Strathmore School
(Strathmore University, 2008-05)Strathmore School is a private, independent, boys' day school that prepares students for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. There are around ... -
An Assessment of the role of teaching and support staff in maintenance of resources: a case of Majengo secondary school, Bondo district, Nyanza province in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2007)Provision of appropriate resources is essential in running a successful school. These resources are important for the implementation of the school curriculum. There is need to have them maintained for continuous use. This ... -
An Evaluation of the administration of continuous tests and examinations: a case study of the Victor's school Nairobi
(Strathmore University, 2008)This research project is a descriptive case study that takes an in-depth analysis of the administration of continuous tests and examinations at The Victor's School, a private primary school situated in South 'C' in Langata ... -
An Investigation of the factors that influence Staffroom culture and its impact on the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Performance: a case study of Kianda School
(Strathmore University, 2008)Teachers play a key role in the development of a country. Teaching is the essential profession, the one that makes all other professions possible. Well qualified, caring and committed teachers are needed in order to ensure ... -
An analysis of the appreciation of the beautiful and its place in daily living as understood by university students in Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2015)This investigation has been an attempt to get to the root cause why many Kenyans appear to have little concern for a beautiful physical environment in terms of urban cleanliness, order, and courtesy in the transport ... -
Public Procurement Oversight Authority : an assessment of its effectiveness in fighting corruption and promoting ethical practices in public procurement in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2016)The debate on corruption and financial impropriety has been raging in Kenya for the past 20 years. Procurement processes by public institutions has been identified as the main conduit for loss of public funds in the various ... -
An Investigation into the Work Ethic of Millennials Using a Wojtylan Model
(Strathmore University, 2016)Various studies have explored perceptions of work ethic outside the original Protestant Work Ethic developed by the German sociologist Max Weber, which has certain limitations in terms of appreciation of the value of work ... -
Impact of cultural diversity on the practice of dispute resolution and mediation in the Kenyan legal sector and a quest for professional and ethical stability
(Strathmore University, 2016)In general terms, it may be said that dispute resolution among legal practitioners in Kenya relies heavily on cross cultural communication and negotiation practices and techniques. This cultural diversity poses unique ... -
An Investigation into the Virtues of Airline Pilot Training
(Strathmore University, 2016)That the world has become a global village can be seen in the exponential rise in air travel over the last few years and this trend is expected to continue into the foreseeable future. Aviation industry has done a lot, ... -
Synderesis according to Leonardo Polo Barrena
(Strathmore University, 2016)The present work tries to see whether Leonardo Polo´s proposal expands synderesis in a way that, assuming the medieval traditional views, it can be the ontological basis for grounding a personalistic view of ethics.Synderesis ... -
Doing good for its own sake : recasting CSR in the light of Catholic Social Teaching
(2015-02)This paper argues that the view of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as advanced in management theory and practice is flawed due to its theoretical underpinnings in individualism, a position which upholds the primacy ... -
Ethical decision-making in academic administration : a qualitative study of college deans’ ethical frameworks
(Springer International Publishing AG, 2015-07-22)Ethical decision-making in school administration has received considerable attention in educational leadership literature. However, most research has focused on principals working in secondary school settings while studies ... -
Moral sensitivity practice in academic deanship: does it really matter?
(Springer Singapore, 2016)The chapter reports on the findings of a grounded theory study on the moral sensitivity practice of Filipino college deans. It centers on the exposition of a conceptual model which expands the construct of moral sensitivity ... -
Key ethical values of successful family-owned businesses in Lagos, Nigeria
(Strathmore University, 2014)Family businesses are a common business model and constitute more than 70 percent of the overall businesses of many countries. They contribute to the economic values of nations in terms of growth in GDP and employment ... -
An analysis of principals' instructional leadership role: a case of Gatundu District
(Strathmore University, 2014)Leadership today deals with complex phenomena because of the complexity of industrial, social or political organization, globalization and technological advancement especially in information technology. Research on ... -
The effectiveness of school management strategies in the provision of quality and holistic education in church sponsored schools : a case of Kahuro area of Murang'a County
(Strathmore University, 2013)The main purpose of this research was to find out the effectiveness of strategies employed by managers of the church sponsored schools in the provision of quality and holistic education in rural areas, specifically in ... -
The principal's role in influencing student performance in mathematics: a study of Usigu division secondary schools
(Strathmore University, 2013)Every country is interested in ensuring that its citizens make a good contribution to its development. This could be achieved through ensuring good academic performance in mathematics in learning institutions. Disparities ...
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