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Is the family a principle of the nation in the Kenyan constitution if examined from an Aristotelian perspective?
(Strathmore University, 2015)The current constitution (2010 Chapter) defines family as a natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order. The Marriage Act (2014), Matrimonial Property Act (2013), the Children Act (2002) ... -
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 ... -
Ethical decision-making in academic administration: a qualitative study of college deans’ ethical frameworks
(Springer Netherlands, 2015-09)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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, ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
An Enquiry into afro hairstyle from the perspective of feminine identity
(Strathmore University, 2017)Women from all societies around the world often feel the struggle of hair styling from time to time. However, not all hair is the same and some women encounter more challenges when it comes to styling their type of hair ... -
Ethical analysis of science, technology and innovation policies in four East African countries
(Strathmore University, 2017)Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) policy is an essential part of the larger public policy programming in order to improve livelihoods and quality of life. Extant literatures indicate that policy-making is driven ... -
Individual home and university environment factors as correlates of student attrition in private universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Completion of university education within prescribed time limits has been a concern of universities for decades. As governments emphasize that institutions of higher learning churn out an educated work force, relevant ... -
Implementation of moral education in Kenyan schools: a study of selected catholic schools from Kitui Central Deanery
(Strathmore University, 2017)This study has been carried out to find out if students in secondary schools in Kitui central deanery are being brought up to make morally right judgment for their actions. The study has been prompted by increased acts of ... -
An Analysis of mothers’ perceptions of their children from the perspective of Wojtyla’s concept of child as a gift
(Strathmore University, 2017)In the African context, childbirth is highly valued and child bearing is perceived as a key element in social respect and hierarchy. This paper sought to investigate how mothers’ perceive their own children with regard to ... -
Teacher factors influencing integration of information communication technology in teaching of english language in secondary schools in Eldoret-East Sub-County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Researchers have identified several factors influencing the integration and adoption of ICT into teaching. Personal characteristics of a teacher such as gender, educational experience, training on ICT, attitudes and ... -
The Influence of environmental virtue ethics in water conservation
(Strathmore University, 2018)Our world, our common home, is in a tragic crisis because of increasing environmental degradation brought about by human activity. While it must be acknowledged that a lot has been done to mitigate environmental degradation ... -
The Necessity of the transcendentals when educating in beauty
(Strathmore University, 2018)Plato held highly the opinion that there is a need to educate in kalon. Though extreme in his thought on how this education should be carried out. His thoughts still hold water. Educating the youth on appreciation of beauty ... -
An Analysis of the extent to which the Kenya basic education Act (2013) provides for parental choice to homeschool: the primary and central role of parents as educators.
(Strathmore University, 2018)Education in Kenya has witnessed a shift in ownership and management in the last 100 years. It has shifted from parents and community in the pre-colonial period to foreign missionaries and now to the State. While the State ... -
Factors affecting science subject performance in public primary schools in Westlands sub-county, Nairobi County
(Strathmore University, 2018)The purpose of this study was to determine factors that influence the performance of Science subject in public primary schools, Westlands sub-county. The study used Porter’s et al. (2008) approach on leadership and Dzama’s ...
