Knowledge creation and performance of Deposit-Taking Saccos in Nyeri County, Kenya
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Date
2020
Authors
Wairegi, Mary Wanjira
Waithaka, Paul
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Scientific Research Publishing
Abstract
In order to DT-SACCOs to remain competitive in the environment characterized by uncertainty and
changes, knowledge creation and proper management are paramount. The current study, therefore,
sought to determine the effect of knowledge creation on performance of deposit-taking SACCOs in
Nyeri County Kenya. This study applied a descriptive research design. The researcher focused on 11
licensed DT-SACCOs operating in Nyeri County. The respondents of the study were 110 management
staff in the human resource, credit, ICT, marketing, finance. The study adopted census on all the 110
employees from the DT-SACCOs. Questionnaires were used in collection of primary data. Descriptive
analysis and chi-square analysis were conducted with the help of SPSS. The study found that SACCOs
differed significantly in knowledge creation. Chi-square analysis showed that that knowledge
creation (p=0.00) was statistically significant. It was concluded that knowledge creation positively
enhanced SACCO performance. The study recommends that the deposit taking SACCOs need to come
up with more ways of creating knowledge by empowering its staff to be innovative and creative.
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Keywords
Knowledge, Knowledge management, Knowledge creation, Organizational performance and SACCOs
Citation
WAIREGI, M. W., & WAITHAKA, P. (2020). Knowledge creation and performance of deposit-taking SACCOs in Nyeri County, Kenya. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 10(01), 545-552.