Declining University Performance: Kenyans Demand More Restructuring Strategies and Government Regulatory Attention
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2024-11
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Science and Education Publishing
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Since education has the transformative power to advance a nation through increased opportunities,
social cohesion, and sustainable economic growth, public universities are essential in every nation. These institutions
are instrumental in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through the generation of knowledge and the
initiation of research that results in innovative breakthroughs. This investigation sought to determine the effect of
restructuring strategies and regulatory framework on performance of selected public universities in Kenya. It was
specifically concerned with determining how the performance of a few Kenyan public universities was affected by
restructurings related to operations, downsizing, and governance reform; and as well examine how government
regulations moderate the relationship between restructuring strategies and performance of selected public
universities in Kenya. The research utilized dynamic capability theory, institution theory and balanced scorecard
model. A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 341 public university management team members. A
multiple linear regression model was employed to evaluate the study hypothesis, utilizing a 95% level of
significance for hypothesis testing. According to the study's findings, the performance of the chosen public
universities was considerably improved by operations redesign and downsizing restructuring while governance
reform restructuring negatively affected the university performance. On the other hand, regulatory framework played
a significant moderating role between restructuring strategies and performance of the selected public universities in
Kenya. The results provide empirical validation of the robustness of restructuring strategies and regulatory
framework in explaining the moderating effect of regulatory framework on the relationship between restructuring
strategies and organization performance. The study adds a new dimension to the existing body of knowledge,
emphasizing the critical role of external regulatory environments in shaping the effectiveness of internal
organizational strategies. The study recommends that university management members must adopt and maintain
high standards of quality education and assurance as outlined by the Commission of University Education,
performing regular quality checks of academic programs and ensuring that teaching facilities meet recommended
standards
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Sabbena Nthenya Kivindo, Stephen M.A. Muathe, and Anne W. Muchemi, “Declining University Performance: Kenyans Demand More Restructuring Strategies and Government Regulatory Attention.” Journal of Business and Management Sciences, vol. 12, no. 6 (2024): 244-254. doi: 10.12691/jbms-12-6-1.