Supply chain is the network of organizations that are involved through upstream and downstream linkages, in the different processes and activities that produce value in the form of product and services in the hands of the ultimate customers.

Notes on IT projects, development and their management

HIV and AIDS is acknowledged as a global health crisis, for health workers, policy makers, and ordinary citizens in Africa and parts of Asia. Managing and coping with the reality and burden of HIV and AIDS is a never ending struggle. It has become part of everyday conversation in homes, working places, and social gatherings; it has also crept into lectures class notes and hence propelled itself to the top of the social economic and political agendas.

Human behavior plays a key role in most of the disease condition in life. a) Socialization; is a life long process through which individuals in a society develop an awareness of social norms and values; achieve destine of self. b) Norms: Rules and expectations conduct which either prescribes a given type of behavior, or forbid it. c) Values: Culturally defined standards held by human individuals or groups about what are desirable, proper, beautiful, and good or bad that save as broad guidelines for social life. d) The individualistic interpretation of disease places emphasis on the individual as responsible for his or health status. Health compromising behavior by individual is the main factor in health.

Environment-surrounding The surrounding conditions which influence behaviour and development of living things. Environmental science therefore is the study of the environment, its living and non-living components and their interactions.

This module develops an agenda for Gender, Project Planning, Development and Management, with particular emphasis on local priorities, poverty eradication and gender equality. It extends the argument that project planning and development should enhance the capabilities of women and girls, so they are able "to lead the lives they value and have reason to value” (Sen, 1999).

Ethics refer to the principles of right and wrong that individuals who act as free moral agents use to make choices that will guide their behavior. Although protecting personal privacy and intellectual property are on the spotlight, there are other pressing ethical issues brought about by the widespread use of information systems. This is because ICT can be used to commit crime or to threaten social values.

Financial management is defined as a series of activities designed to allocate resources and plan for the efficient operation of an organization. The overall goal of financial management is to meet the total financial needs of an organization. A major component of financial management is budgeting

This lesson deals with fundamental concepts of remote sensing. Her, remote sensing is defined as the collection of data by a device. Which is not in direct contact with the phenomena to be investigated. Other concepts that are covered by this lesson include types of remote sensing. The definition of satellites, resolution and multi-concept. The lesson is concluded with advantage and disadvantages of camera and satellite systems.

This lesson introduces the concept of public finance and its historical developments dating back to the era of renowned economist Adam Smith. The principles of public finance enshrined in the Constitution of Kenya 2010 are covered as well as sources of public finance with major focus on taxation. The purpose of this lesson is to enable you understand the principles and role of public finance in a given country.