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Strategic Capabilities and Organizational Performance of Selected Chartered Private Universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 2023-10) Avedi, H. K.; Anyieni, A.
This study assessed the effect of strategic capabilities on the performance of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study research design was descriptive research design. The study targeted 6 private universities that were fully licensed and operative in Nairobi city county, Kenya. The respondents consisted of 125 employees working under planning and development/finance, administration services, deans and directors. Data was collected through the use of structured questionnaire. The findings showed that managerial capabilities had a positive and significant effect on performance of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya (β1=1.078, sig<0.05). The result showed that a unit change in technological capabilities resulted to positive units changes in organization performance in private universities in Kenya (β2=0.732, sig<0.05). The study concluded that technological capabilities had a positive and significant effect on performance of private universities in Kenya. A unit change in marketing capabilities resulted to positive units changes in performance of private universities in Kenya. The effect of marketing capabilities was the highest on performance of private universities in Nairobi City County, Kenya compared to other indicators used in the study (β3 =1.302, sig<0.05). The study concluded that marketing capabilities have a positive and significant effect on performance of private universities in Kenya. The changes in research and development had no significant effect on performance of public universities at 5% significance level (sig>0.05). The study concluded that R&D activities had insignificant effect on organizational performance. Based on the findings, The study recommended the senior management in the private universities to take a care role in ensuring team work, coordination of activities and effective communication. In order to improve knowledge, it was advised that private institutions concentrate more on technology advancement in the key areas of operation such as administration, teaching, planning, R&D, marketing and examination administration. It was suggested that private universities should adjust their brand position in the market to stand out from the competition and stay abreast of customer demands and requirements in order to increase performance
Corporate Growth Strategies and Performance of Selected Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(International Journal of Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 2020) Mwilu, Hamida; Njuguna, Reuben
The dynamic nature of business operating environment has called on business leaders to be strategic in their leadership roles if they are to sustain their competitiveness into the unforeseen future. Growth is important in Sacco’s because it is future oriented establishing ways in which the organizational operations can be aligned to future changes in the business environment to ensure that competitiveness is sustained. The SACCOs in Kenya have experienced problems in the past; some even shutting down therefore there is need for customer growth to be enhanced so as to increase their incomes so as to sustain the business. These SACCOs have to look for leaders and managers who can develop future targets, direct and lead other staffs towards meeting the firm’s objective and gaining a competitive edge. The aim of this study was an assessment of corporate growth strategies and performance in savings and cooperative societies in Kenya, Nairobi County. The study sought to determine the influence of market expansion, diversification strategies and acquisition strategies. The study target population was 41 licensed SACCOs in Nairobi County. The study used primary data to collect information, and the data collection instrument was a questionnaire which was given to the 41 operations managers in the 41 selected SACCOs. The data collection procedure was done by the researcher and drop-andpick strategy will be applied. The data was coded and keyed in Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 23.0), and was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics was through mean scores, standard deviations, frequencies and percentages, while the inferential statistics was through regression analysis to establish the relationship between strategic leadership and customer growth. The findings were presented in tables and charts for easy understanding, interpreting, and describing the data. The study established that market expansion, diversification strategies and acquisition strategies as corporate growth strategies had a positive and significant effect on the performance of SACCOs in Nairobi City County. The study concluded that the SACCOs significantly employed market expansion strategies through improved branch network, customer base enhancement, new distribution channels and technological innovation. The study concluded that the SACCOs embraced a hybrid of the main diversification strategies, diverse products and services significantly. It was concluded that to a little extent the selected SACCOs in Nairobi City County have employed acquisition as a corporate growth strategy. The study recommends that the SACCOs should embrace integrate technology in the implementation of corporate growth strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Further studies should be undertaken to establish the effect of corporate growth strategies on the performance of other SACCOs in other regions to establish the disparities or similarities among the financial sector players.
Management Information Systems Adoption and Performance of Public Agencies in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023-12) Mkongoh, Raphael Mwatembo
This study investigates the relationship between management information systems adoption and performance of public agencies in Mombasa County, Kenya. The independent variables were information flexibility, information infrastructure, information security, and information storage, while the dependent variable was the performance of public agencies in Mombasa County. The target population consisted of 535 ICT specialists from 79 public agencies in Mombasa County. The data was collected using a research questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential methods. The study found that internet connectivity and IS software are key aspects of information infrastructure, which affect the performance of public agencies in Mombasa to great extents. Data processing and user acceptance also affect the performance of public agencies, while versions upgrades affect it to a moderate extent. Authentication in information systems and data protection also affect the performance of public agencies, while verification in MIS affects it to a moderate extent. Data protection and accessibility significantly affect the performance of public agencies, while data backup affects it to a moderate extent. IS adoption affects the performance of public agencies in Mombasa County to a moderate extent. The study concludes that the utilization of information infrastructure, information flexibility, information security, and information storage significantly impacts the performance of public agencies in Mombasa County. Focusing on information flexibility, enhancing MIS infrastructure, investing in secure information systems, and improving information storage through data protection, backup, and accessibility are necessary to enhance operational efficiency, team performance, coordination, and communication.
Strategic Alignment And Performance of Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023-11) Muriuki,Njiru
By taking into account and evaluating the organizations’ internal and external factors that operate, strategic alignment entails the matching of organization day to day process and activities to the strategic goals. The SACCOs in Kenya have anchored their operations on strategic alignment to remain competitive. SACCOs in Kenya are confronted with a number of challenges hence have been compelled to adopt variety of strategic management techniques. This study investigated how strategic alignment affected SACCO performance in Nairobi, Kenya. It specifically determined the impact of operations alignment, customer support, technical alignment, and financial resource alignment on the performance of SACCO. The anchoring theory was strategic alignment model. The resource-based view, contingency theory and firm growth theory were also used to inform the study. There were 184 SACCOs operating in Nairobi City and which included formed the population of the study. Each of the 184 SACCOs' director of strategic management served as the observational unit. Consequently, 184 SACCO strategic management directors were the study's target group. The sample size of 126 SACCOs was calculated using Yamane formula. To choose the 126 SACCOs, simple random sampling shall be utilized. Data was collected using closed ended questionnaire. The construct validity of the questionnaire was evaluated using the supervisor's and experts' opinions, and questionnaire reliability was examined by adopting the Cronbach's Alpha technique and variable with Cronbach alpha of over 0.7 were considered. The analyses of data entailed descriptive statistics which included means and standard deviation while inferential tests included using multiple regression model that determined relationship of variables under investigation. Charts, graphs, and tables were used to display gathered data. Descriptive finding of the study established that operational alignment is crucial in enhancing performance through running day to day activities, confronting challenges, aligning operations, defining culture, aligning operations to long term and having actionable plans. Customer support is critical in realizing desired SACCO performance by creating client-centered, creating a conducive environment, establishing a service desk that address issues, bringing quality services, building good image and exploring feedback mechanism. It also showed technology alignment has been revolutionary in conducting activities of the SACCO. Financial alignment has been at center of all operations of SACCO thus crucial in its performance. The coefficient inferential finding revealed that there exist a positive and significant association among operational alignment, technology alignment, customer support and financial resources alignment on performance of SACCOs in Nairobi County. On regression finding, it revealed that the coefficient of operational alignment (β=.400) had the highest positive effect on the Performance of SACCOs in Nairobi County, with customer support (β=.244) coming second, Financial Resources (β=.216) and Technological alignment (β=.208) in that order and all were statically significant at 5% significance level. The study recommends development of a robust strategy that address any emerging challenges within the organization effectively and efficiently. Management establishes a customer care desk in every opening of the organization equipped with all products and resources to address issues adequately. Adoption of proper budgeting framework before an organization incur expenditure. Upgradation of technology periodically to avoid using obsolete technology that might compromise integrity of systems and lower investor confidence. Additionally, strengthening of accountability measures to enhance prudent utilization of resources
Physical Location and Competitiveness of Selected International Airports in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2024-08) Nguu, Lawrence Murage
Airports in Kenya face infrastructural challenges; they lack enough capacity and outdated facilities which hinders efficiency in overall passenger experiences. This research aimed at establishing whether physical location influences competitiveness of international airports in Kenya.The research focussed on Moi International Airport located at the city of Mombasa and Jomo Kenyatta International airport located at the city of Nairobi. The research evaluated the effect of labour supply, the influence of auxiliary services and the effect of market potential on the competitiveness of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport.The resource-based and services marketing theories formed the literature review section. They helped in developing the conceptual framework based on three independent variables which were labour supply, auxiliary services and market potential while airport competitiveness was the dependent variable.The research used a descriptive research design where a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The pilot study was conducted at at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where two senior management employees, six junior management employees and nine non-management employees. Validity of the research instrument was achieved to ensure that the content on the questionnaire measured what it was intended to measure. Reliability was checked using Cronbach alpha computations. The targeted population for the research was 1600 people from JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and 1450 people from Moi International Airport from which a sample size of 353 respondents was gotten. The samples were arrived at through stratified sampling at both Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport. The data was analyzed using Statistical package of Social sciences and run at 95% confidence level and 0.05 level of significance. The regression analysis provided market potential as the most significant independent variable, followed by the auxiliary services and then labour supply. The results showed that labour supply, market potential, and auxiliary services are significant factors that elevate the competitiveness of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport above that of Moi International Airport due to its physical location. The research will be of great help to decision-makers while formulating laws and making location decisions especially when investing in new airports. This research will to add to the existing body of knowledge and hopefully assist in harnessing the benefits of physical location on the competitiveness of International Airports. These findings will act as a reference point for upcoming researchers and scholars.
Strategic Management Practices and Performance of the State Department of Sports, Nairobi County
(Kenyatta University, 2024-05) Munywoki, Francis Wambua
Following poor performance and failure to meet public expectations, the State Department of Sports is under pressure to improve its service delivery and meet its objectives. These failures have created a compelling reason for embracing proper strategic management practices. This study investigated the effect of strategic management practices on the performance of the State Department of Sports in Nairobi City County. The study specifically assessed the effect of strategy formulation on the performance of the State Department of Sports in Nairobi City County; examined the effect of strategy implementation on the State Department of Sports performance in Nairobi City County; determined the effect of strategy evaluation on the State Department of Sports performance in Nairobi City County; and examined the effects of strategy control on the State Department of Sports performance in Nairobi City County. The theories that guided the study are the situational leadership theory, resource-based view, dynamic capability theory, and the balanced scorecard model. This study adopted the use of a descriptive research design to implement the research strategy. The targeted population consisted of 80 State Department of Sports employees. Data was collected from a sample of employees using stratified random sampling. Data in the study was collected using questionnaires. The validity of the questionnaire was tested by the expert opinion method. Reliability was tested using Cronbach's alpha coefficients. A pilot study was conducted using eight seasonal employees from the Department, which aided in testing the feasibility of the questionnaires. Data collected were examined using descriptive and inferential statistics, and presentation was done using frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The study findings showed that the State Department of Sports’ performance was significantly affected and determined by strategy formulation, strategy implementation, strategy evaluation, and strategy control, which provides direction for developing plans to achieve objectives. The results analysis also showed that strategy formulation, implementation, strategy evaluation, and control were statistically significant to the State Department of Sports’ performance. The study concludes that strategic management practices are the action plans or strategies that ensure performance targets of organizations are met. Through their effective integration, organizations can thrive as they allow organizations to put forward strategic plans into practice and analyze areas of operational improvement. The study recommends that government organizations should commit to strategic management practices fully when managing and running all their operations. Their successfully integrating would make it easier to develop plans and policies and implement them in order to achieve their goals and objectives.
Reward Strategies and Performance of Kenya School of Law, Employees in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Mugo, Shelmith Wanjiru
Without doubt, the most significant valuable asset for every company is its workforce. Retaining and satisfying staff is the hardest thing a business can do in today's cutthroat economy. Being a business owner means you have to find ways to cut expenses without sacrificing the quality of your net outcome. Therefore, although employers want more from their staff, employees also want more from them. Rewarding workers for putting out their best effort to come up with innovative ideas that improve company efficiency and further enhance both the financial and non-financial performance of the firm is one of the most effective ways to inspire employees. Kenya School of Law faces challenges pertaining rewards strategies due to inadequate budgetary allocation and prolonged policy development processes that have affected employee performance. Recently, Kenya School of Law reported reduced staff and staff dissatisfaction as among the reasons for not meeting its objectives. This thus justified the need as to why this study was carried out, with the aim to examine reward strategies and performance of employees in Kenya School of Law. The specific objectives of the study was: to analyze effect of healthcare benefits on performance employees in Kenya School of Law; to examine effect of flexible work schedules on performance employees in Kenya School of Law; to assess effect of financial benefits on performance employees in Kenya School of Law and to assess effect of performance based pay on performance of employees in Kenya School of Law. The study was underpinned on three theories, which include ability motivation, and opportunity theory; equity theory; and behavior reinforcement theory. The study utilized a descriptive research design. The study targeted 155 respondents who are employees of the Kenya School of Law. The census approach was adopted as a result of the limited size of the research population. Both open and closed ended questions in questionnaire tool were employed to collect primary data from the respondents. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22 and Microsoft Excel and through inferential statistics mainly through multiple regression analysis. The study findings were displayed by through bar charts, graphs, tables and pie charts. The study findings showed that all the four elements of reward strategies assessed in the study had a significant effect on employee performance at the Kenya School of Law. The study concludes that healthcare benefits, flexible work schedules, financial benefits and performance-based pay should be taken into consideration since they had a positive and significant effect on the performance of employees at the Kenya School of Law. The study recommends all the four reward strategies the key to effective employee performance at the Kenya School of Law and therefore they should be allocated adequate resources and time.
Firm Characteristics and Financial Performance of Pension Schemes in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2024-06) Wandeto, Milka Ngina
Pension schemes’ performances are very important to a country as they have a huge influence on the economy of any nation. Pension is an income replacement in old age for citizens under schemes without which retirees end up becoming a burden to a nation due to limited financial resources. Most countries in the 21st century are taking keen interest in the management and performance of pension schemes through proper legislation and regulations that support the sector. This research intended to determine how firm characteristics affect the financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya. Particularly, the research aimed to ascertain the effect age of contributor, density of contribution and firm size on the financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya. The research was founded anchored on agency theory, stakeholders’ theory, modern portfolio theory, life cycle consumption smoothing theory and resource dependency theory. The study population was 1077 pension schemes as per RBA database of 2021. From the study population of 1077, the researcher employed simple random sampling with a sample size of 88 obtained using the Fischer’s formula. The study was conducted using mixed research design. The study used quantitative secondary data from audited pension schemes' annual financial reports filed with RBA. The data was for a five-year (5) from 2017 to 2021. The study employed SPSS (SPSS v.20) to analyse the quantitative data through descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple linear regression model. Research findings were presented in tables and figures. Hypotheses tests were performed at a significance level of 0.05. The study conducted three diagnostic tests including heteroscedasticity, normality and serial correlation test. The obtained data was regressed on the basis of direct effect. The regression results produced an R2 of 0.643 which implies that 64.3% of the changes in financial performance among pension schemes in Kenya can be explained by the selected firm characteristics. The research found that age of contributor is positive but insignificantly related to ROI financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya with a P-value of 0.677. Density of contribution and firm size were found to be positive and significantly related to financial performance of pension schemes in Kenya with a P-value of 0.000. The research concluded that density of contribution and firm size are critical for pension schemes’ financial performance. The research therefore recommends that policy makers in the pension scheme sector in Kenya should develop policies that enhance the output from various firm characteristics for better pension schemes’ financial performance. The research further suggests that policymaker develop strategies and policies at enhancing the density contribution from scheme members.
Management of Project Alliancing and Performance of Building Construction Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2024-11) Kamau, Michael Nduati
A project alliance is an approach to delivery where all parties to the contract have joint accountability for the project's conception, execution, and completion. Completing complicated, uncertain projects amid tight budgets and schedule limits is a common setting in which construction projects are completed nowadays. In the construction industry, project alliancing has drawn an abundance of focus as a potential remedy for the persistent contractual challenges. The goal of the study was to determine how Nairobi City County, Kenya's building projects performed in relation to Project Alliancing. As a result, the study looked into how stakeholders' mutual project performance, communication, responsibility, and risk management techniques affected each other in building projects. The study used principal agent theory, framing theory, team role theory, and theory of performance as its theoretical frameworks. With 6760 current building construction project stakeholders (including clients, consultants, and contractors) in Nairobi City County, the study used a descriptive survey design. In order to sample 320 respondents—clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors from Nairobi City County—a stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the study. Semi-structured questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data, and SPSS (latest version: 29), a statistical program for social sciences, was used for analysis. Results included frequencies, mean, and standard deviation to create descriptive statistics. Regression analysis and correlation coefficient were performed for inferential statistics, while qualitative data was categorized according to themes. The study test results revealed a weak correlation between stakeholder communication and performance, due to lack of sufficient information flow, frequent meetings, and poor information infrastructure. The study test results revealed a significant influence of accountability on performance as a result of enhancing transparency, reliability and putting internal control measures. The observed results pointed to the existence of a statistically significant association between risk management on performance due to existence of technical expertise, equitable allocation of resources and a working conflict resolution strategy. The study demonstrated a substantial impact of mutual project objectives on organizational performance as a result of quality and clear purposes for the project. In conclusion, the researcher contends that the decline in project communication and risk management may be due to some staff members' skill levels not matching up with organizational performance requirements inside building construction projects in Nairobi City. Employees might have had the educational background to handle other problems, but not the two variables. The study recommends the need of effective communication in the execution of building projects. Construction companies should inculcate risk management solutions which are critical for project success, influencing completion time and cost. Along with other methods, achieving common project objectives is crucial to enhancing the performance of construction projects in their many operational sectors.
Management of Project Alliancing and Performance of Building Construction Projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2024-11) Kamau, Michael Nduati
A project alliance is an approach to delivery where all parties to the contract have joint accountability for the project's conception, execution, and completion. Completing complicated, uncertain projects amid tight budgets and schedule limits is a common setting in which construction projects are completed nowadays. In the construction industry, project alliancing has drawn an abundance of focus as a potential remedy for the persistent contractual challenges. The goal of the study was to determine how Nairobi City County, Kenya's building projects performed in relation to Project Alliancing. As a result, the study looked into how stakeholders' mutual project performance, communication, responsibility, and risk management techniques affected each other in building projects. The study used principal agent theory, framing theory, team role theory, and theory of performance as its theoretical frameworks. With 6760 current building construction project stakeholders (including clients, consultants, and contractors) in Nairobi City County, the study used a descriptive survey design. In order to sample 320 respondents—clients, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors from Nairobi City County—a stratified random sampling technique was utilized in the study. Semi-structured questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data, and SPSS (latest version: 29), a statistical program for social sciences, was used for analysis. Results included frequencies, mean, and standard deviation to create descriptive statistics. Regression analysis and correlation coefficient were performed for inferential statistics, while qualitative data was categorized according to themes. The study test results revealed a weak correlation between stakeholder communication and performance, due to lack of sufficient information flow, frequent meetings, and poor information infrastructure. The study test results revealed a significant influence of accountability on performance as a result of enhancing transparency, reliability and putting internal control measures. The observed results pointed to the existence of a statistically significant association between risk management on performance due to existence of technical expertise, equitable allocation of resources and a working conflict resolution strategy. The study demonstrated a substantial impact of mutual project objectives on organizational performance as a result of quality and clear purposes for the project. In conclusion, the researcher contends that the decline in project communication and risk management may be due to some staff members' skill levels not matching up with organizational performance requirements inside building construction projects in Nairobi City. Employees might have had the educational background to handle other problems, but not the two variables. The study recommends the need of effective communication in the execution of building projects. Construction companies should inculcate risk management solutions which are critical for project success, influencing completion time and cost. Along with other methods, achieving common project objectives is crucial to enhancing the performance of construction projects in their many operational sectors.
Strategic Innovation and Operational Performance of Kenya Breweries Limited, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2023-12) Imathiu, Michael Muriuki
Strategic innovation in either technology, product, process or even service, provide opportunities for enhancing operational performance. Kenya Breweries Limited which is categorized under the manufacturing industry in Kenya, has been operating in an increasingly competitive, highly regulated and dynamic market. Therefore, the company has formulated strategies aimed to ensure the operational efficiency of the firm. However, despite the adopted measures, Kenya Breweries Limited still faces operational challenges which include; inflation impacting operational costs, managing overheads due to the increased number of employee requirements, adopting to modern operations due to high skills requirements, high costs of investing in green energy capital, shifting service demand requirements and diminishing returns from process enhancements. The company also is facing increasing levels of competition in the beer sector marked by illegal brewers as well as new local and international start-ups businesses. The main aim of this study therefore, was to investigate the effect of strategic innovation and operational performance of Kenya Breweries in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of technology, process, product and service innovation on operational performance and the unit of analysis was Kenya Breweries based in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study was anchored on porter’s generic competitive theory and diffusion innovation theory. In the research design, descriptive survey was most preferred methodology for this study. Further, the unit of observation was 382 employees who were distributed within the senior, middle and lower-level management. A sample of 115 participants was arrived and stratified random sampling was used to get the participants. Primary data was collected by use of a questionnaire. The filled in data was then coded in SPPS for analysis where tables were used to display descriptive data. On the same, frequency distributions, numbers, mean and median values and the standard deviation of scores were also used. Thereafter, linear regression analysis, was used to draw inferences about the nature of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. In addition, interpretation of the resulting data in light of the theoretical and empirical literature reviewed in chapter two was carried out. The study found adopted technologies, product innovation, process innovation and service innovation influenced Kenya Breweries Limited operational performance to a great extent. The study therefore concludes that a unit increases in the scores of technology innovation would lead to an increase in the scores of performances of Kenya Breweries Limited, Kenya. The findings presented also show that a unit increase in product innovation would lead an increase on performance of Kenya Breweries Limited. The study conclude that a unit increase in process innovation would lead to an increase on performance of Kenya Breweries Limited. Further, the study conclude that a unit increase in the scores of service innovation would lead to an increase on performance of Kenya Breweries Limited. Overall, product innovation had the greatest influence on performance of Kenya Breweries Limited, followed by then technology innovation, then process innovation, while service innovation had the least influence on the performance of Kenya Breweries Limited. Kenya Breweries Limited should adopt technology innovation that will enhance the company’s product and service generation to support the company’s production performance. The study also recommends that Kenya Breweries Limited should enhance their product innovation to provision of relevant products of the highest quality in order to sustain and expand market share. The study recommends that Kenya Breweries Limited process innovation can be enhanced through employing employees who are skilled in operations evaluation of the company’s systems.
Stakeholder Participation and Performance of Water Projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2024) Mutu, Mercy Wanjiku
Performance of a water project largely depend on how stakeholders are involved in the project. Stakeholder participation collaborates all inputs which are important in the project implementation, especially providing solutions to various challenges based on their shared experiences. Successful projects operate within budget, cost, satisfy customers and embrace quality standards existing, Kirinyaga County water projects show that only 20% of intended water projects have been efficiently and effectively completed, 48% still struggling for completion while the rest have been completely abandoned in the period of 2017-2022. The aim of this research was to investigate the influence of stakeholder participation on performance of water projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The study targeted to evaluate role of involving stakeholder in identification, planning, monitoring and evaluation and implementation on performance of projects pertaining water on county of Kirinyaga. General system hypothesis was used together in conjunction with descriptive research design and cross-sectional in the process of data collection. The total target population were 29 water projects in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The researcher purposively picked 3 respondents that include managers, assistant project managers and project supervisors giving a total purposive sample of 87 respondents. The questionnaire was used in collecting primary data. Questionnaire were distributed by drop and pick strategy. Analysis of data employed various forms statistics ranging from regression, correlation, standard deviation, mean, percentages and frequencies. A construct composite validity (Cronbach alpha) of 0.6 or above, is considered adequate. Based on this argument, a coefficient of 0.6 or above for all the constructs was accepted. The current study used 0.7 as a threshold due to its wider applicability in literature. The descriptive finding of the study indicated enjoining stakeholders on process of planning, identification, and execution during implementation and supervisory of monitoring and evaluation of projects have been moderately adopted in water projects. Inferential finding indicated that collaborating stakeholders’ initiatives in stage of planning, identification, monitoring and evaluation, planning and implementation significantly contributed to performance. The study recommends that proper feasibility study should involve all the stakeholders comprehensively. In addition, adequate sensitization is supposed to be undertaken to equip the community with information that is necessary. The project implementers should involve the community in tracking projects progress. There is need for project and community to work together during assessment so that elaborate assessment is undertaken and all gaps that might hamper project implementation are identified. The study recommends strengthening public participation in all processes of a project. Public participation promotes accountability in the process thus improving efficiency.
Performance Assessment and Evaluation of Community Participation in Water Sector Governance: The case of Ngaciuma-Kinyaritha catchment, Mount Kenya Region
(The Nordic Africa Institute, 2015) Obando, Joy Apiyo; Luwesi, Cush N.; Mathenge, James M.; Kinuthia, Wanja; Wambua, Philip P.; Mutiso, Mary N.; Bader, Essam O.
Management Structures: a Framework for Wireless Networks in Tertiary Institutions
(LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013-07) Kyalo, Josphat K.
The use of both structured and wireless networks has increased tremendously by the management entities of most Business Organizations. The integration of such networks with the Internet has led to increased exchange of Information whose security stands out as a challenging issue to most Management Units. Very little literature exist that points to the effective establishment, stable nature and managerial requirements of a wireless networks which are prone to attacks and intrusion. The Management Structures need a thorough representation and understanding of how to establish, enforce security and have effective management of the networks. This book therefore, provides for an elaborate and secure approach to the establishment and subsequent management of the wireless networks, with minimum risks to security threats and compromise to organizational information. A framework is presented that can be used by these policy makers to evaluate their Institution’s state of Computer Networks and take cognizance of parameters (indicators) that need to be considered for implementation of an effective and efficient functional Wireless Network.
Human Resource Practices & Performance of Employees in Meru, Kenya
(LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013) Wambua, P.; Kiliungu, Nataly Karundi
Human resource management practices are applicable in all sectors of both service and production industries.The concept evolved from personnel management.These practices form a basis for the best practices and the best fit.Some scholars have loudly wondered whether human resource management is dead and in a crisis.To this perception we say NO and affirm that it is human resource management which has evolved other concepts like human resource accounting.Academicians and researchers are even suggesting further interrogation of how we should think of coming up with ways of not only managing human resources but more specifically managing knowledge.This would not only involve the various sectors in the economy but also professional bodies,the various government arms and more so the global economy.It the feeling of the authors that more needs to be done so that all and sundry starting from the grass roots get involved.Human resource management should therefore be applied at all levels of the organization.And a thorough analysis should also be done to identify the strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats which will serve as a basis for organizational strategic plans
The Effect of Taxation on the Growth of SMEs: A Study of Small and Medium Plastic Manufacturing Enterprises in Nairobi Province, Kenya
(LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011-11) Karugu, J. G.
Performance Contracting, Psychological Contracts and Service Delivery
(LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013) Peter, P.W.; Gathungu, J.
External Efficiency of University Education in Kenyan Universities
(Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011-11-11) Thuo, O.M.
Factors Influencing Enrolment in External Degree Programme
(LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011) Muthima, P.
he demand for higher education has been so high such that face-to-face mode of content delivery cannot effectively accomodate all the students who want to invest in University education.This has resulted to universities looking for alternative modes of content delivery which are effective and efficient in ensuring quality.Among these modes is the External Degree Programme.It involves a degree offered by a university to students who are not required to be physically present within the geographic territory of the institution. Students may obtain the degree by passing examinations once they have reached the required standard, or by having successfully completed a programme put together from various courses or modules.This book provides an overview of factors that influence students enrolment in the external degree programme of University of Nairobi.Further, the book proposes recommendations to educational stakeholders on strategies to assist students commplete their courseswithin the specified university timeframe.In addition, strategies to enhance external degree programmes are also recommended.This will help decongest the conventional mode while ensuring quality of higher education

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