scholarly journals Influence of Contractors Management Practices on Performance of Housing Construction Projects in Kisii County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theophanus Nyakundi Momanyi ◽  
Lucy Ngugi Kamau
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Housing Construction ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Industry Standards ◽  
Analyse Data

Abstract Performance of housing projects is expected to be good if constructions are done in conformance with specific standards, being of good quality, completed in time, and meeting clients’ needs. However, the fact that houses are constructed through the use of improper time-frames, poor materials, as well as inadequate planning affects overall quality of the projects. This study was to investigate how contractors’ management practices influence housing projects performance in Kisii County. The study employed a descriptive study design. The target population was the 206 registered contractors in Kisii County from where a sample of 136 respondents was taken through simple random sampling approach. A questionnaire was used to collect data and the data obtained was cleaned, sorted and organized using SPSS. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse data. The results obtained showed that housing construction projects are affected by contractors’ management practices which include planning practices, conformance to industry standards, implementation of designs, and financial management practices respectively which were found to have a positive influence on projects performance. The possible beneficiaries of the study include academicians in the field of project management and contractors.

scholarly journals Employee Retention in light of Green HRM practices through the Intervening role of Work Engagement

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Salim Amor Al-Hajri
Keyword(s):  
Pharmaceutical Industry ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Employee Retention ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Hrm Practices

The current research examined the relationship of green human resource management practices with employees’ retention in the pharmaceutical industry of Oman. The study also checked the mediating effect of work engagement in the relationships of Green HRM practices with employee retention. Following the current purpose, the study targeted employees in the pharmaceutical industry as the unit of analyses. Five hundred seventy-six respondents were selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected through a self-administrative questionnaire. Collected data was screened through SPSS23, which concluded with 349 usable questionnaires for data analysis and assessment. Structural equation modeling via Smart PLS 3.2.8 was employed to test the proposed model. The findings of the study show a positive but insignificant association of green HRM practices toward employee retention. However, the study found a significant positive influence of green HRM practices with work engagement and work engagement with employee retention. The study also reported the mediation of work engagement in the green HRM and employee retention relationship. The findings of the study have contributed theoretically and practically.

scholarly journals Challenges to food security among households of community-based organizations implementing agroforestry in Rongai Sub-County and mitigation factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 266-280
Author(s):  
Esther Cheburet ◽  
Wanjugu Wachira ◽  
Janerose Mayabi
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Governance Processes

The study sought to determine challenges to food security among households of CBOs implementing agroforestry in Rongai Sub County in Nakuru and mitigation factors. The study was anchored on the systems theory and employed a mixed research methods design with simple random sampling used to get the CBOs from which the respondents were drawn. The target population was 630 members of all forty-seven (47) CBOs implementing agroforestry in the study area. The sample size was 245 respondents selected using the proportionate random sampling method. Questionnaires comprising of both open-ended and closed-ended questions were used to collect the data. From the study, the food produced by the households is insufficient and has to be supplemented by those outside the households. The food produced is of quality controlled by factors including farm management practices and capital availability for production. There is food inaccessibility as those produced are a source of income for the households yet insufficient. However, there is an improvement compared to previous years. The households’ food production is unstable as shown by variations in production and insufficiency of the food. Food security is challenged by the failure of all members of CBOs to take part in decision-making processes, reporting, roles, and responsibilities not being assigned appropriately. Mitigation factors are hardly employed by the CBOs to curb the challenges faced in implementing agroforestry. The study recommends building the capacity of CBOs implementing agroforestry in areas of resource mobilization, empowering them to harmonize governance processes, developing and implementing an M&E framework. It also recommends the development and implementation of sound policies that promote agroforestry expansion

INFLUENCE OF INVENTORY MANAGEMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PRIVATE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Samuel Kithae ◽  
Dr. John Achuora
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Regression Coefficients ◽  
Private Institutions

Purpose: The goal of the study was to examine the influence of inventory management on performance of private commercial banks in Kenya, with an aim of making recommendations on proper use of inventory management practices.Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 220 procurement officers in the private commercial banks in Kenya. From the three strata, a sample of 142 respondents was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Multiple regression model was used to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables.Results: In regard to information technology, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.752 on performance of private commercial banks. Second in regard to warehouse management system, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence of 0.156 on performance of private commercial banks.With regard to the third objective, the regression coefficients of the study show inventory cycle counting has a significant influence of 0.06 on performance of private commercial banks. Lastly, in regard to the fourth objective, the regression coefficients of the study show warehousing management system  has a significant influence of 0.02 on performance of private commercial banks.Conclusion: The findings of the study concluded that information technology, inventory control techniques, inventory cycle counting and warehousing management system have a positive relationship with performance in private commercial banks.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that private institutions should embrace inventory management practices so as to improve their performance and further researches should to be carried out in other private institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

Managing sustainability efforts in building design, construction, consulting, and facility management firms

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1040-1050 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathália de Paula ◽  
David Arditi ◽  
Silvio Melhado
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Sustainable Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Design Construction

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate sustainability efforts in the managerial processes of design, consulting, construction, and facility management firms and to identify the differences between these parties. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was administered to design, consulting, construction, and facility management firms in the USA to seek information about the state of sustainability efforts in these firms relative to strategic planning, marketing, business management, financial management, organizational structure, and people management. χ2 tests were performed on the data collected to determine if statistically significant differences exist between the project participants relative to sustainability efforts. Findings Sustainability efforts are related to a firm’s strategic positioning, reputation and experience, and hiring/employment policies, while profit margins are not higher in sustainable projects compared to traditional projects. Statistically significant differences were detected in three of the six items investigated, indicating conflicting interests among the parties. Research limitations/implications The study’s limitation is that it is limited to sustainability efforts in the USA. Practical implications It is concluded that sustainability demands have changed the nature of design, construction, and operation of buildings in ways that deserve special attention on the part of all parties involved. Originality/value The firms that participate in building construction projects need to adopt management practices that accommodate sustainable building design, construction, and operation in order to remain competitive in a market where demand for environmental sustainability has grown significantly in recent years.

scholarly journals Investigation of the Effectiveness of Construction Works Programming: A Case of Kiambu County Projects.

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-138
Author(s):  
Peter Waweru Mburu ◽  
Abednego Oswald Gwaya ◽  
Stephen Onyango Diang’a
Keyword(s):  
Construction Management ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Predictor Variable ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Effective Work

The effective performance of any Construction Project to a large extent depends on how deliberate, well thought, planned and managed works programming is developed and implemented. Effective works programming helps those doing the project to make sure that it is done within scope, time and cost. This study adopted a case study design and simple random sampling technique to identify 102 respondents from a target population of 132 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were employed. The findings were; there was a strong correlation between the predictor variable on the dependent variable. The ANOVA analysis indicated a P-value of 0.000. Therefore, the prevalence of working program applicability, adherence to effective work programming and knowledge of work programming techniques had a significant impact on the effectiveness of construction projects delivery. The study rejected the null hypothesis that the prevalence of working program applicability did not affect the delivery of construction management projects and knowledge of work programming did not affect the delivery of construction management projects in Kiambu County. However, the study failed to reject the null hypothesis that adherence to work programming did not affect the delivery of construction management projects in Kiambu County. Therefore, the study concluded that the prevalence of working program applicability significantly affected the delivery of construction management projects in Kiambu County and knowledge of work programming significantly affected the delivery of construction management projects in Kiambu County. The primary focus of this study was injecting solutions through integrating technology to enhance efficiency in real-time monitoring and evaluation. With the model of planning, control, reporting and proactive remedial action for the performance of construction projects

scholarly journals Industrialized Building System (IBS): Challenges in Implementing Interlocking Mortarless Blocks (IMB) System for Housing Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norazlin Mat Salleh ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Housing Construction ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
System Method ◽  
Specific Standard ◽  
Building System ◽  
The Government ◽  
Traditional Construction

The Malaysian government strongly encourage the application of new techniques in building construction such as the Industrialized Building System (IBS). With this new IBS technology, numerous advantages will be obtained and will directly raise the performance of the building. However, the acceptance of IBS in Malaysia is still low. There are many components of IBS. The objective of this paper is to describe the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks System (IMB) and to identify the challenges in the utilization of the mortarless blocks system in housing construction. This research was carried out in Ipoh, Perak, with a focus on housing construction projects. Questionnaire was provided for the respondents to answer. The data was analyzed using the descriptive analysis from the SPSS software. The result revealed that one of the challenges is contractors who tend to use traditional construction method rather than the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks system method. The usage of Interlocking Mortarless Blocks in Malaysian is still low as there is no specific standard on Interlocking Mortarless Blocks system. Therefore, the findings of this research can hopefully assist Malaysian contractors in making a decision on the component to be used in their projects. Additionally, the findings ensure that the government can take appropriate action to encourage the use of IBS, especially the Interlocking Mortarless Blocks

scholarly journals Promoting Performance of the Building Construction Industry through Risk Identification: A Case of Exchequer Funded Building Construction Projects in Machakos County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
John Malu Nzioki ◽  
Mary Nyawira Mwenda
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Project failure is an increasingly worrying challenge in Kenya. In implementation of exchequer funded building construction projects, the challenge is real. The study examined the influence of risk management practices on the performance of exchequer funded building construction projects in Machakos County. Little research has been conducted on risk identification and its influence on performance of exchequer funded building construction in Machakos County, this study intended to on build onto the already existing body of knowledge. The study was informed by Agency theory and it employed a descriptive survey research design. The target population was 585 National Construction Authority registered contractors and sample size was 232 respondents. In this case the sample selected is deemed to be representative enough of the whole population and therefore valid and genuine generalizations can be made. Methodology involved in collection and analysis of primary data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Quantitative data was tabulated and analyzed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. Test statistics computed to establish degree of relationship between the variables was Fisher test. The findings depict that risk identification leads to the performance of exchequer funded building construction Projects by factor of 0.237 with P values of 0.008. At 5% level of significance and 95% level of confidence, this is statistically significant as the P-Value is lower than 0.05. The results for testing the hypothesis were (P=0.008<0.05)as the P-Value is lower than 0.05. The study therefore rejects the null hypothesis. The study concludes that there is significant positive relationship between that risk identification leads to the performance of exchequer funded building construction Projects. Further research can be done to assess the risk identification in other county governments and national government projects in Kenya and other countries in order to establish whether the explored factors can be generalized to influence the performance of exchequer funded building construction Projects. The findings of this paper will be used to serve as a longer-term safeguard against risks in construction of buildings in Kenya.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF CONTRACT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
MICHAEL MWINZI MWENDWA ◽  
Dr. GEORGE OCHIRI
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Stakeholder Management ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Contract Management

Purpose: The study helped unearth the influence of contract management practices on performance of state corporations in Kenya.Methodology: This study employed descriptive research design. The study reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and then proposed the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature as well as to validate the statistical hypotheses. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The target population was all the 187 state corporations in Kenya. Questionnaires were administered to collect qualitative and quantitative data from a sample of 127 heads of procurement, who were selected using simple random sampling, from the four strata. After data collection, quantitative data was coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20.0. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses was used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable.Results: The response rate of the study was 82%. The findings of the study indicated that administration strategy, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder management and conflict management have a positive relationship with performance of state corporations in Kenya.Conclusion: Based on the study findings, the study concludes that performance of state corporations can be improved by administration strategy, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder management and conflict management. First, in regard to administration strategy, the regression coefficients of the study show that it has a significant influence on performance of state corporations.Policy recommendation: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace contract management practices so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF HEADTEACHERS’ INVOLVEMENT OF FEMALE TEACHERS ON GIRLS’ ACCESS TO PUBLIC PRIMARY EDUCATION IN GARISSA SUB-COUNTY, GARISSA COUNTY, KENYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Garat Hassan Osman ◽  
Benson Njoroge ◽  
Reuben Kenei
Keyword(s):  
Primary Education ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Female Teachers

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of headteachers’ involvement of female teachers on girls’ access to primary education in Garissa Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Management Practices and Pearson’s Gender Relations Theories. Methodology: The study adopted mixed methodology and descriptive survey research design. Data analysis began by identifying common themes. The target population comprised of 28 headteachers, 302 teachers, 873 girls in classes VII & VIII and three (3) Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) totaling to 1206 from which 300 respondents were determined using Yamane’s Formula. Stratified sampling was used to create three strata based on the number of zones in Garissa Sub-County. From each zone, four headteachers and 56 teachers were selected using simple random sampling to avoid bias. The procedures adopted enabled the researcher to sample 12 headteachers, 168 teachers, 117 girls in classes VII & VIII and three (3) CSOs. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and inferentially using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23) and presented using tables. Findings: The study established that headteachers’ management practices such as involvement of female teachers influence the number of girls who are enrolled into primary schools. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Thus, the study recommends that the Ministry of Education should recruit and work with female teachers to enhance girls’ access to primary education and to inform future policy development.

scholarly journals MODELLING OF INVESTMENT PROCESSES IN THE SPHERE OF SOCIAL HOUSE BUILDING

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larisa Seliutina ◽  
Marina Egorova ◽  
Kseniia Bulgakova
Keyword(s):  
Public Housing ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Optimal Investment ◽  
Housing Construction ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Private Investors ◽  
Effective Use

The problem of not enough public housing for low-income citizens is very urgent in the entire world. This article is dedicated to the topical question; how do we select optimal investment projects and implement successful investment programs to fund public housing projects better. We have formulated basic principles for the formation of an optimal portfolio to use as a standard for investment programs for public housing construction projects. As selection criteria, instead of profitability and risk offered in classical portfolio theory to which private investors are paying attention, we propose the use of social satisfaction survey results and amount of available funding to determine the effectiveness of the programs. We have developed several mathematical models that help aid in the selection of investment projects based on these new requirements. The application of these models in the selected projects selection within the framework of investment programs of public housing construction will allow the most effective use of funds directed to the development of the public housing

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