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THE EFFECTS OF EMPLOYEE TURNOVER ON THE PERFORMANCE OF A COMPANY: A CASE OF GENERAL MOTORS EAST AFRICA LTD

BY

MAANZO PHILIP MALUKI

REG. NO. D61/73087/2009

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

DATE: APRIL 2010.

Acknowledgement:

May I express my heartfelt appreciation to the Almighty God for giving me good health, strength and a sound mind to accomplish this work. Secondly, I have to thank my lecturers, and very specifically Mr.Mirie Mwangi for his guidance and direction on how to write this paper. My gratitude will also go to my family for their immeasurable support and encouragement, both spiritually and materially, which enabled me to accomplish this work. The Kenya national library and Jomo KenyattaMemorial library also assisted me in such a big way and I thank them greatly allowing me access to their facility as well as the personalized service I got from their staff. Last but not least, I will earnestly thank my colleagues and work mates for their understanding, encouragement and support during my study period. May God bless you all and expand your boundaries to untold limits.

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STUDENT DECLARATION

This research proposed is my original work and has not been presented for degree in any other university or any other award.

Name: Kitetei Eunice Mbithe

D61/73087/2009

Signature …………………….. Date ……………………………

SUPERVISOR’S DECLARATION

This research proposal has been submitted for examination with my approval as a university Supervisor.

Name: Mirie Mwangi

Signature ………………….. Date ……………………

CHAIRMAN’S DECLARATION

This project has been submitted with my approval as the chairman of department of Accounting and Finance.

Name: D. K. Ngaba

Signature ……………… Date …………………….

ABSTRACT

Employee turnover is a constant phenomenon in contemporary organizations. It is very easy for an



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