Risk Management Policy Implementation and Organizational Performance among Quality Infrastructure State Corporations in Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Nyamwaya, Walter Manyibe | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-05T16:18:23Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-05T16:18:23Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | A Research project submitted to Kenyatta University School of Law, Arts and Social Sciences in Partial Requirement for the Award of Degree of Master of Public Policy and Administration of Kenyatta University, April 2025. Supervisor David Minja | |
| dc.description.abstract | Quality infrastructure state corporations, which are responsible for ensuring standards and regulations in various sectors, face a myriad of risks that adversely affect their operational efficiency and service delivery. Despite the critical role these organizations play in promoting quality and safety, many have struggled to implement comprehensive risk management policies that adequately address the complexities of their operational environments. This research aimed to examine the impact of risk management policies on the performance of Quality Infrastructure State Corporations in Kenya. To fill the existing gap on the relationship between organizational performance of Quality Infrastructure State Corporations and the application of the Risk Management Policy's standards, the study set out to achieve the following objectives: To evaluate the effect of oversight on organizational performance among QI State Corporations in Kenya. To assess the effect of implementation of Institutional framework requirements on performance of QI State Corporations in Kenya. To determine the effect of Governance on performance of QI State Corporations in Kenya. To ascertain the effect of fraud prevention mechanisms on performance of QI State Corporations in Kenya. The literature review drew from empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and conceptual models. A descriptive research design was employed, targeting around 250 employees at different levels, including senior and middle management as well as operational staff, at the main offices of Quality Infrastructure State Corporations in Nairobi County. From this population, a sample consisting of 75 employees, or 30% of the total, was selected using simple random sampling. Data collection was carried out using a semi-structured questionnaire. Before data collection commenced, the reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and a preliminary study, while its validity was confirmed with input from supervisory experts. Data collected was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistical analysis included method of analyzing and summarizing data such as tables and graphs. The data analyzed was presented through frequency table. The inferential statistics was done to examine relationships between risk management policies and performance of Quality Infrastructure State Corporations. The results revealed a strong positive correlation (Rvalue of 0.729) between the implementation of risk management policies (independent variables) and organizational performance (dependent variables). This finding implies that effective risk management policies significantly improve the performance of Quality Infrastructure State Corporations. The significance level (p-value) of 0.002 further indicates that this relationship is statistically significant; as this p-value is below the conventional threshold of 0.05, we can conclude that the implementation of risk management policies notably impacts organizational performance. The research concludes that the effective implementation of risk management policies is crucial for the performance of Quality Infrastructure State Corporations in Kenya. It also recommends that the national government allocate sufficient resources to develop strong risk management systems, which should encompass training personnel, acquiring technology, and conducting regular audits for policy compliance. Additionally, it highlights the importance of enhancing the capabilities of oversight institutions, such as the Auditor General and the Public Procurement Oversight Authority, to ensure effective monitoring and enforcement of these policies. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/31133 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Risk Management Policy Implementation and Organizational Performance among Quality Infrastructure State Corporations in Kenya | |
| dc.type | Thesis |