scholarly journals Contingent capital and performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 134-142
Author(s):  
Amolo Elvis Juma Amolo ◽  
Charles Mallans Rambo ◽  
Charles Misiko Wafula
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Hydroelectric Energy ◽  
Contingent Capital ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Method Approach

The purpose of the study was to examine how contingent capital influences the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study was underpinned on pragmatism paradigm which allows the use of a mixed-method approach and descriptive correlational survey research design. Structured questionnaires and interview guides were used for the collection of quantitative and qualitative data from a sample size of 94 participants out of a target population of 94 subjects. A validity test was done on the instruments and a coefficient of 0.775 obtained using the Content Validity Index while reliability involved pretesting of the instruments amongst the 10% of the participants and Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.781 obtained. The analysis was done using both descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics of Correlation and Regression at a significance level of 0.05 with the aid of SPSS version 25 and thematic content analysis of qualitative data for triangulation. The hypothesis was tested using Simple linear regression and Pearson Correlation Coefficient models and the result was: H0: Contingent capital does not significantly influence the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya was rejected since P=0.000<0.05. Therefore, the study concluded that there is a significant influence of contingent capital on the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study provides valuable knowledge on the effectiveness of contingent capital on the performance of hydroelectric energy projects for policy action and adoption by investors. It is recommended that Project management and policymakers should integrate Contingent capital to improve the performance of hydroelectric energy projects besides developing targeted policies for strengthening the implementation of contingent capital. Further research should be carried out on mechanisms of improving utilization of contingent capital in power projects in Kenya

scholarly journals Credit Enhancement and Performance of Hydroelectric Energy Projects in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-57
Author(s):  
Amolo Elvis Juma Amolo ◽  
Charles Mallans Rambo ◽  
Charles Misiko Wafula
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Energy Investment ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Hydroelectric Energy ◽  
Credit Enhancement ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
High Investment ◽  
And Performance

Renewable energy investment has been underexploited in Africa and Kenya in specific due to financing constraints arising from investor’s negative perception of the regions high investment risk and low creditworthiness which retards the degree of private capital penetration. The purpose of the study was to assess the extent to which Credit enhancement influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study was underpinned on pragmatism paradigm which allows the use of mixed method approach and descriptive correlational survey research design. Structured questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a sample size of 94 participants out of a target population of 94 subjects. Validity test was done on the instruments and a coefficient of 0.775 obtained using Content Validity Index while reliability involved pretesting of the instruments amongst the 10% of the participants and Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.781 obtained. Analysis was done using both descriptive statistic of mean and standard deviation and inferential statistic of Correlation and Regression at a significance level of 0.05 with the aid of SPSS version 25 and thematic content analysis of qualitative data for triangulation. Simple linear regression and Pearson Correlation Coefficient models were used to determine the influence between independent and dependent variable and the result H0: Credit enhancement does not significantly influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya was rejected since P=0.000<0.05.Therefore the study concluded that there is significant influence of credit enhancement on performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. It is recommended that Project management and policy makers should integrate appropriate credit enhancement instruments to improve performance of hydroelectric energy projects besides developing targeted policies for strengthening implementation of the credit enhancement instruments to boost investors and lenders confidence. Further research should be carried out on the determinants influencing effective utilization of credit enhancement in power projects in Kenya.

STRUKTUR DAN KINERJA INDUSTRI OTOMOTIF INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Vini Kartika Rachmawati ◽  
Risris Rismayani
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Concentration Ratio ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Market Concentration ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
Industrial Economy ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Method Approach

 ABSTRACT Through the Structure and Performance approach, this research aims to analyze the structure and performance of the automotive industry in Indonesia. This research not only aimed to comprehensively analyze both quantitative and qualitative data using mixed method approach, but also explains the correlation between them. The study was conducted in a period of 10 years starting from 2007 to 2016. The result of the analysis shows that: (1) Indonesian automotive industry’s structure is tight oligopoly with the average score of market concentration ratio (CR3) in 2007–2016 is 87,30%, and the average score of MES in 2007–2016 is 71,34%; (3) The performance of the industry is “declining‟ with the ROA average score of Indonesian automotive industry throughout 2007–2016 is  5,97 %; and (4) there is a consistency element in the both research variables, which are structure and performance. It has been proven qualitatively (CR3-ROA is 65,5% & MES-ROA is 67%)  and quantitatively (CR3-MES-ROA is 58,1%). Keywords: Industrial Economy, Structure, Performance, Automotive Industry. ABSTRAK Melalui pendekatan Struktur dan Kinerja, tujuan dari penelitian  ini adalah untuk menganalisis struktur dan kinerja industri otomotif di Indonesia. Penelitian ini tidak hanya bertujuan untuk menganalisis secara komprehensif, baik data kuantitatif dan kualitatif menggunakan pendekatan metode campuran, tetapi juga menjelaskan korelasi di antara mereka. Periode pada penelitian ini adalah 10 tahun mulai 2007 hingga 2016. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa: (1) Struktur industri otomotif Indonesia adalah oligopoli yang ketat dengan rata-rata nilai rasio konsentrasi pasar (CR3) pada tahun 2007-2016 adalah 87,30%, dan nilai rata-rata MES pada 2007–2016 adalah 71,34%; (3) Kinerja industri “menurun” dengan skor rata-rata ROA industri otomotif Indonesia sepanjang 2007–2016 adalah 5,97%; dan (4) ada elemen konsistensi dalam kedua variabel penelitian, yaitu struktur dan kinerja. Ini telah terbukti secara kualitatif (CR3-ROA adalah 65,5% & MES-ROA adalah 67%) dan secara kuantitatif (CR3-MES-ROA adalah 58,1%). Kata Kunci: Ekonomi Industri, Struktur, Kinerja, Industri Otomotif

scholarly journals Market risk factors and performance of public private partnership renewable energy projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 366-376
Author(s):  
Kenneth Otieno Odhiambo ◽  
Charles Rambo ◽  
Stephen Lucas Okelo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Market Risks ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
And Performance

In spite of the rise in the global adoption of public private partnerships, developing countries have failed to attract private investments in equally measure as their developed partners. This has impacted on infrastructural financing in developing countries. The current study sought to establish how market risks influence the performance of public private partnership renewable energy projects. The study adopted a pragmatic paradigm and employed a mixed methods approach, correlational and descriptive survey design. Quantitative data was collected by use of a self-administered questionnaire and while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data after piloting and reliability established. A sample size of 263 respondents was drawn from a target population of 769 using the Yamane formula. For descriptive statistics the study used the mean and standard deviation. For inferential statistics the study used Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (r) and Multiple Regression while the F-tests were used in hypothesis testing. The study established a significant influence of market risks on the performance of public private partnerships renewable energy projects F (1,204) =104.689, P=0.000˂ 0.05.  H0 was consequently rejected. Based on this finding the study recommends hedging measures to promote public private partnerships

scholarly journals Monitoring and Evaluation Practices and Performance of livelihood ventures: Focus; Nairobi youths conservation projects, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (31) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nderitu B. Wanjiru ◽  
Dorothy Ndunge Kyalo ◽  
Angeline Sabina Mulwa ◽  
John Mbugua
Keyword(s):  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
Evaluation Practices ◽  
Conservation Projects ◽  
And Performance

In Kenya, youth unemployment rate is on the rise especially for urban youths, despite government’s perennial interventions and funding. This study sought to investigate on monitoring and evaluation practices and performance of livelihood ventures; focusing on youth conservation projects in Nairobi County. The study specifically focused on solid waste collection projects managed by youth groups within Nairobi residential areas; which is among the conservation projects that attract government funding through the Directorate of youth. The study had a target population of 700 youth group members and a Study sample of 248 youths. Key informants from 4 departments of Directorate of Youth affairs were purposely selected. The study adopted descriptive survey and correlational research designs where data was collected using questionnaire and focus group discussion guide. Qualitative data was analyzed and presented in narrative statements while inferential statistics were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis to test hypotheses. The research formulated a hypotheses in null state and subsequently, F-Test was used test it portraying; r (247) =.196, R2 0.38, F (5,242) = 9.777 p≤.05, implying that the levels of monitoring and evaluation practices possessed by youths may be a good predictor of performance of youth conservation projects. This inferred to the rejection of the null hypothesis and the conclusion made that H1: There is a significant relationship between monitoring and evaluation practices and performance of youth solid waste management projects in Nairobi County. The study findings provided the evidence that the level of performance increases as monitoring and evaluation practices intensifies. The researcher recommends a Policy action by government to incorporate youths to obtain and nature monitoring and evaluation skills through industrial attachments in National and County entities dealing with conservation projects; to enhance gainful youth conservation projects.

scholarly journals Financial risk management instruments and performance of hydro-power projects in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-445
Author(s):  
Amolo Elvis Juma Amolo ◽  
Charles Mallans Rambo ◽  
Charles Misiko Wafula
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Financial Risk ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Hydro Power ◽  
Financial Risk Management ◽  
Hydroelectric Energy ◽  
Credit Enhancement ◽  
Energy Projects ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
And Performance

This paper aims (i) to establish the extent to which alternative risk transfer influence the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (ii) to examine how Contingent capital influence the performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (iii) to To assess the extent to which Credit enhancement influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (iv) to determine the extent to which Hedging derivatives influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya, (v) to examine how Insurance influence performance of hydroelectric energy projects in Kenya. The study adopted the pragmatism paradigm, mixed-method approach, and descriptive correlational survey design while questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a census of 94 participants. This study recommends that project management and policymakers should integrate appropriate financial risk management instruments to improve the performance of hydroelectric energy projects besides developing targeted policies for strengthening the implementation of the financial risk management instruments to boost investors and lenders confidence

scholarly journals Relationship between Permissive Parenting Style and Examination Cheating Tendencies among Kenya Secondary School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-231
Author(s):  
Pascal Ochieng Opiyo ◽  
Peter J.O. Aloka ◽  
Pamela A. Raburu ◽  
John Agwaya Aomo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
School Students ◽  
Permissive Parenting

Abstract The study investigated the relationship between permissive parenting styles and examination cheating tendencies among secondary school students in Siaya Sub County, Kenya. Diana Baumrind’s parenting styles theory and Ajzen’s theory of Planned Behaviour provided a theoretical framework for the study while adopting a Correlational study design within a mixed methods approach. The target population was 1,908 form three students, 35 Teacher Counselors and 35 Deputy Principals. A sample size of 190 Form Three students, which was 10% of the population of students, was used after stratified random sampling. In addition, 8 Teacher Counselors and 8 Deputy Principals purposively sampled formed part of the participants. Parenting style and Involvement in Examination Cheating Tendency Questionnaires were used to collect quantitative data from form three students while interview schedule was used to collect qualitative data from the Teacher Counselors and Deputy Principals. Validity was ascertained by expert judgment of two university lecturers while reliability of the instrument was ensured using Cronchbar reliability test, where an index of 0.77413 was obtained. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics such as Pearson Correlation, aided by SPSS version 22, while qualitative data was analyzed through thematic framework. The findings revealed that permissive parenting has a strong positive influence on examination cheating tendencies with r=0.641 p<0.05. The study recommended that Kenyan Teachers’ Service Commission should train more teacher counselors in schools to cope with the large number of students who have varied parental backgrounds.

scholarly journals Investigation of Effort-Reward Imbalance Model as predictor of Counterproductive Work Behaviors

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Moradi Tamadon ◽  
B Heydari ◽  
A Mortezapour soufiani ◽  
M Babamiri
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Counterproductive Work Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Counterproductive Behaviors ◽  
Effort Reward Imbalance ◽  
Reward Imbalance

Introduction: Nowadays, counterproductive behaviors have become a common and costly position for many organizations, and Managers of organizations are always looking for a suitable and practical solution to reduce this type of behavior in their organization. Due to the importance of the subject, the present study aims to investigate the imbalance of effort and reward as a predictor of counterproductive behaviors. Materials and Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional study. The target population was all nurses working in hospitals in Hamadan, and according to the simple random sampling method, 320 people were selected as the research sample. The tools used in this study were the Imbalance of Effort-Reward questionnaire and the counterproductive questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the Pearson correlation method using SPSS18. Results: The results showed that the effort-reward imbalance model at a significance level of 0.05 is able to predict individual counterproductive behaviors in nurses (P = 0.036). Among the studied variables, the reward variable is able to predict individual counterproductive behaviors (β = -0.179 and P = 0.006) and organizational (β=-0.171 and P = 0.009) and the over-commitment variable is able to predict individual counterproductive behaviors. (β= 0.145 and P = 0.05). According to the results, the effort-reward imbalance model could not predict organizational counterproductive behaviors. Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be concluded that job stress is an important factor in creating Counterproductive behaviors in personnel and the components of the model used in this study can be used to reduce the incidence of these behaviors among nurses.

scholarly journals Influence of Iso 9001: 2015 Procurement Quality Management on Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Pauline Nyokabi Njuguna ◽  
Dr. Patrick K. Ngugi
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Pearson Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The overall objective of this study was to examine the influence of procurement ISO 9001: 2015 procurement quality management on performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya, with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of ISO 9001: 2015 procurement quality management in the manufacturing sector.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design.The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The study population was the manufacturing firms in Nairobi; the respondents were the designated heads of procurement of these firms. 200 heads of procurement were selected using stratified random sampling. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20Results and conclusion: The correlation analysis to determine the relationship between continuous improvement and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya, Pearson correlation coefficient computed and tested at 5% significance level. The results indicate that there is a positive relationship (r=0.387) between and continuous improvement performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. In addition, the researcher found the relationship to be statistically significant at 5% level (p=0.000, <0.05). The correlation analysis to determine the relationship between supplier management and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya, Pearson correlation coefficient computed and tested at 5% significance level. The results indicate that there is a positive relationship (r=0.598) supplier management and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. In addition, the researcher found the relationship to be statistically significant at 5% level (p=0.000, <0.05). The correlation analysis to determine the relationship between customer focus and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya, Pearson correlation coefficient computed and tested at 5% significance level. The results indicate that there is a positive relationship (r= 0.690) between customer focus and performance of manufacturing firms in Kenya. In addition, the researcher found the relationship to be statistically significant at 5% level (p=0.000, <0.05).Policy recommendation: Finally, the study recommended that manufacturing firms should embrace procurement total quality practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals Kesiapan Public Space di Kota Pontianak Menghadapi Kondisi New Normal Pasca Covid 19

Arsitektura ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Chandra Bayu ◽  
Fery Kurniadi
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
New Normal ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Sport Activities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Apply Physical ◽  
Method Approach

<p><em>Covid 19 pandemic that </em><em>strike</em><em> the world, has had a major impact on</em><em> changes</em><em> people's lives. </em><em>The</em><em> changes as a result of the application of social distancing, which is done to slow and stop the spread of disease, termed ‘New Normal’. This study aims to determine changes in socio-spatial conditions on the use and to determine the readiness of public spaces in Pontianak in accommodating </em><em>the</em><em> </em><em>new normal. In addition, the results of this study will contribute ideas related to the development of learning in designing public spaces in the future.</em><em> </em><em>Mix Method approach has been</em><em> used. </em><em>Importance and performance</em><em> analysis have been used to analy</em><em>ze</em><em> the </em><em>quantitative </em><em>datas</em><em> and the qualitative data has been observed by place centered mapping. By comparing the quantitative and qualitative output,</em><em> </em><em>the result </em><em>show the public space readiness </em><em>indicator are: all public spaces with good performance in accommodating recreational and social activities; two public space with good performance in accommodating sport activities; The need to improved ‘health protocols’ control and WASH; recessive' mechanism in apply physical distancing; inconsistency of Expectation – Behavior; and unimportance of the tele-working / tele-learning.</em></p>

scholarly journals Drivers or Drifters? The “Who” and “Why” of Leader Role Occupancy—A Mixed-Method Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elina Auvinen ◽  
Mari Huhtala ◽  
Johanna Rantanen ◽  
Taru Feldt
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Managerial Role ◽  
Leadership Motivation ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Role Occupancy ◽  
Leader Role ◽  
Method Approach

This study investigated the reasons that leaders have given for their leader role occupancy. By using a mixed-method approach and large leader data, we aimed to provide a more nuanced picture of how leader positions are occupied in real life. We examined how individual leadership motivation may associate with other reasons for leader role occupancy. In addition, we aimed to integrate the different reasons behind leader role occupancy into the framework of sustainable leader careers and its two indicators: leader’s health (occupational well-being) and performance (measured indirectly as followers’ occupational well-being). The survey data consisted of 1,031 leaders from various sectors of working life. Qualitative analysis revealed that leaders mention various factors behind their leader role occupancy, resulting 26 themes. After inductive investigation of the data, theory-driven analysis focused on the sustainable career components (person, context, time) and agency vs. non-agency. Qualitative data was quantitized based on the theory-driven categories for statistical analysis. Based on the these analysis, we found out that only Affective-Identity MTL predicted all of the studied reasons behind leader role occupancy, whereas the other motivation types (Non-calculative MTL and Social-Normative MTL) did not. All of the reasons for leader role occupancy except non-agentic ones were related to both leaders’ own and their followers’ occupational well-being. Leaders with more person-related and agentic reasons for leader role occupancy experienced better occupational well-being. Person- and context-related and agentic reasons behind leader role occupancy associated also with followers’ occupational well-being, but the associations differed from those of leaders’ well-being: person-related and agentic reasons associated with followers’ exhaustion, but this association was not found among leaders. Our study provided important information for practitioners in the field of human resources and development, as it has shown that if the reasons for leader role occupancy mainly reflect circumstances or other non-person-related reasons, the experienced occupational well-being and person-career fit may remain weak. It is necessary to try to support the leadership motivation for those leaders, or to shape the job description in such a way that it can also offer the experiences of meaningfulness from aspects other than self-realization through a managerial role.

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