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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 ...
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 ...
Factors that students in Strathmore University consider in evaluating teaching effectiveness
(Strathmore University, 2014-06)
This study aimed at investigating the factors that university students consider in
evaluating teaching effectiveness in Strathmore University (SU). Though student
evaluation of teaching is carried out in the institution, ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
Mentoring at Strathmore University: Towards Companion Friendship
(Strathmore University, 2014-06)
This dissertation is concerned with mentoring at Strathmore University. The study developed and tested
the hypothesis that mentoring at Strathmore University can be moved from status of hidden curriculum to
status of ...
A Philosophical commentary of happiness among Kawangware and Kibera youth using Spitzer’s theory
(Strathmore University, 2019)
What is happiness? This concept has plagued man from the ancient times; and even today in the contemporary 21st Century. This is because there are different ways of understanding what happiness is. Youth are the future; ...
Role of student council decision-making in public secondary schools in Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)
This study investigated the role of student councils to decision making in all public secondary schools in Embakasi Sub-County, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was prompted by student unrests since post-election violence ...
Public interest as understood by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya - an analysis in light of the common good
(Strathmore University, 2019)
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) states, in the 2006 ICPAK Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, the main role of accountants is to uphold the public interest. This research sought to ...