Resource Management Practices and Performance of Road Construction Projects Funded by the County Government of Bomet, Kenya
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0202-11
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Infrastructure initiatives, particularly road construction, are essential for stimulating economic development and enhancing community living conditions. In Bomet County, Kenya, inadequate access to excellent roads is a major impediment to growth, notwithstanding considerable government investment in road infrastructure throughout consecutive financial budgets. Issues like financial mismanagement, project execution delays, and inadequate service delivery persistently hinder the efficacy of the road sector. This study rigorously analyzed road building initiatives funded by the Bomet County government to evaluate the impact of resource management practices on project performance. The research examined essential aspects of resource management, such as planning, scheduling, allocation, and monitoring, and their influence on project results. Based on the Theory of Constraints and the Resource-Based View, the study employed a descriptive research approach to deliver a detailed analysis. The target population comprised 203 stakeholders, including officials from the Department of Roads, Public Works, and Transport, project managers, and members of project management committees supervising 52 county-funded road projects. A representative sample of 112 respondents was collected using a stratified random sampling procedure. Data collection was performed using semi-structured questionnaires, which gathered both quantitative and qualitative information. The validity and reliability of the instrument were confirmed by meticulous pilot testing. Quantitative data were evaluated by descriptive and inferential statistical methods utilizing SPSS (Version 24), and qualitative data underwent theme analysis. Regression analysis examined the correlations between the dependent variable (project performance) and the independent variables (resource planning, scheduling, allocation, and monitoring). Results were visually presented using tables, charts, and graphs to enhance interpretability. The results indicated substantial and robust positive connections between resource management strategies and project success. Resource planning (r = 0.650, p < 0.001), scheduling (r = 0.710, p < 0.001), allocation (r = 0.771, p < 0.001), and monitoring (r = 0.771, p < 0.001) were recognized as essential determinants of project success. The study determined that good resource management techniques are essential for enhancing the efficiency and efficacy of road building projects in Bomet County. Based on these results, the research advises the county government to establish comprehensive and systematic resource management frameworks to address current inefficiencies and improve project outcomes. Furthermore, subsequent research should broaden these studies to other counties to yield comparative insights and assess the wider applicability of these tactics across varied infrastructural and socio-economic conditions.
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A Research Project Submitted to the School of Business, Economics and Tourism in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Project Management) of Kenyatta University, November 2024
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1.Perris Chege