CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Introduction This chapter contains the background of the problem‚ statement of the problem‚ purpose of the study‚ objectives of the study‚ research questions‚ justification of the study‚ limitations of the study‚ the scope of the study and the conceptual framework. 1.2 Background to the Problem Seventy percent of Kenyan families are affected by alcoholism (Simiyu‚ 2006). Man has‚ over time‚ indeed come to acknowledge the fact that alcoholism is indeed destructive
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Currently Kenya has taken a major initiative on developing the infrastructures such as express highways‚ power projects and industrial structures‚ to meet the vision 2030 in the requirements of globalization in the construction of buildings and other structures. Concrete is the premier construction material across the world and the most widely used in all types of civil engineering works‚ including infrastructure‚ low and high-rise buildings‚ defense installations‚ environment
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The Company law is one of the most discussed subject areas over the past decades. In the United Kingdom is currently undergoing a major reform under the Company Law Review‚ which seeks mainly to modernise the legal framework in which companies operate. The Company law for nearly 150 years has served our economy well but significant parts are outmoded or have become redundant‚ and they are enshrined in law that is often unnecessarily complicated and inaccessible. Therefore‚ in July 2001 the Company
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Resource Management (SHRM) Practices in Multinational Companies (MNC) in Kenya: A Critical Literature Review Presented By PROFESSOR PETER K’OBONYO BEATRICE DIMBA (PhD Candidate: Strathmore University‚ Kenya) Contacts: Professor Peter K’Obonyo Deputy Principal University of Nairobi‚ Kenya College of Humanities and Social Sciences P O Box 30197‚ Nairobi‚ Kenya Beatrice Dimba Ole Sangale Road‚ P O Box 59857 00200 Nairobi‚ Kenya Tel: (254-020) 606155 Fax: (254-020 607498 e-mail: bdimba@strathmore
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Case Study: Solartron (B) Mapping: * Strengths: First of all‚ the Uncertainty Avoidance of Marcil and Beida are quite similar (respectively 48 and 52). This contributes to their winning of the 500 units tender as they both agree to what extent they can take risk. Then‚ Marcil impressed Beida‚ and this contributed to his involvement in the joint-venture. Marcil has a 52 rate of Masculinity. He cares about ambition‚ competitiveness‚ and outcome. The Canadian entrepreneur is a successful
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4 No. 6; June 2013 Credit Risk Mitigation Strategies Adopted By Commercial Banks in Kenya Moses Ochieng Gweyi Assistant Lecturer Department of Co-operative Studies The Co-operative University College of Kenya P.O. Box 24814-00502 Nairobi‚ Kenya Abstract The study’s overall objective was to investigate credit risk mitigation strategies adopted by 44 the commercial banks currently operating in Kenya. The study was descriptive in nature. The study opted for both primary and secondary forms
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corollary of this as well as productivity. The International Labour Organization observed that labour force in 2020 will be an estimated 10-22 percent smaller (about 11.5 million fewer) than it would have been if HIV and AIDS in countries such as Kenya‚ Malawi and Botswana was not a factor (ILO‚ 2000). Government income also declines as tax revenues fall and expenditure is focused on dealing with HIV. African countries require diversification‚ greater exportation of goods and services and foreign
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The Cultural Relativity of Organizational Practices and Theories Author(s): Geert Hofstede Reviewed work(s): Source: Journal of International Business Studies‚ Vol. 14‚ No. 2‚ Special Issue on CrossCultural Management (Autumn‚ 1983)‚ pp. 75-89 Published by: Palgrave Macmillan Journals Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/222593 . Accessed: 18/02/2013 11:21 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms
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27th-largest country. The major portion of Ethiopia lies on the Horn of Africa‚ which is the eastern most part of the African landmass. Bordering Ethiopia are Sudan and South Sudan to the west‚ Djibouti and Eritrea to the north‚ Somalia to the east‚ and Kenya to the south. The most important rivers are: The Blue Nile‚ Awash‚ Webbe Shibeli and Genale. The most important lake is Lake Tana who is the source of the Blue Nile. Food in Daily Life. Injera ‚ a spongy unleavened bread made from teff grain
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European market‚ then moved over to America Specific - Believe in keeping work (formal) and outside (informalities) separate from one another Collectivist – Klaus thought the Americans highlighted their individual inputs too much Higher Uncertainty Avoidance – German preference for a long‚ detailed planning stage Lower Power Distance – German tendency to be highly participative and seek a consensus on any decision Also German managers are more moderators than leaders Long-Term Orientation
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