Project Management Integration and Performance of Automated Tea Processing in Meru County, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Mwangi, Hottensiah Wanjiru | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kyalo, Josphat | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-21T13:13:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-21T13:13:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-09 | |
| dc.description | Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research ascertained the influence of project management integration and success of the automated tea processing in Meru County, Kenya. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Target audience comprised of 168 individuals from the eight tea factories in Meru County that have completed the process of automation. A sample size of 112 respondents was drawn using Yamane formulae and stratified random sampling method. Data was gathered with a 5-point Likert scale survey. Data gathered and analysis was conducted utilizing the SPSS version 22, employing both descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Descriptive analysis/statistics encompassed means, standard deviations, and frequency tables. Inferential analysis employed regression models to elucidate the link between a research variable. The study revealed that resource allocation, digital communication, managerial control and knowledge management had a positive significant influence on the success of automated tea processing projects by factories in Meru County. The study concluded that effective resource allocation enhances the operational efficiency and productivity of the factories through strategic distribution of resources such as finances, technology, and human capital. The digital communication enhances coordination among teams involved in automated tea processing, leading to improved efficiency and productivity. The managerial control improves enhancement of operational efficiency, as managers can ensure that automated systems are functioning optimally and that any issues are promptly addressed. Knowledge management enables the factories to streamline their operations, leading to increased efficiency and productivity. The study recommended that the factories should develop a comprehensive resource allocation plan that prioritizes key areas such as technology acquisition, workforce training, and maintenance of automated systems to ensure optimal performance in tea processing factories in Meru County. The factories should develop a comprehensive digital marketing plan that highlights the success stories of automated tea processing projects in Meru County, utilizing various platforms such as social media, blogs, and newsletters. The factories can develop a comprehensive framework for monitoring and evaluating the performance of automated tea processing projects in Meru County factories | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mwangi, H. W., & Kyalo, J. (2025). Project management integration and performance of automated tea processing in Meru County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 12 (4), 146 – 168. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v12i4.3392 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/32154 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Strategic Journals | |
| dc.title | Project Management Integration and Performance of Automated Tea Processing in Meru County, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Article |