scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF VARIOUS METHODS OF JOB EVALUATION ON TEACHERS’ PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NAKURU EAST SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 2479-2487
Author(s):  
Anthony Thiongo ◽  
Josphat W. Kwasira
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Objective Evaluation ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Job Evaluation ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Performance Contracts ◽  
Specific Objective

Job evaluation is discussed relative to performance evaluation. That is, presumptively, job evaluation impacts on both employee and organizational performance. Hitherto, teachers’ performance is pegged on the academic performance of students as reflected in the results of the national examinations. In spite of the fact that performance contracts could facilitate objective evaluation and appraisal, teachers have been reluctant to sign them. The current metric of evaluating the teacher’s performance is questionable given that students’ performance is not entirely attributed to teachers’ efforts. The study aimed to assess the effect of job evaluation on performance of teachers in public secondary schools in Nakuru East Sub-County. It was guided by one specific objective which sought to examine the effect of methods of job evaluation on performance of teachers in the aforesaid sub-county. Descriptive research design was the blueprint that guided the entire study. The target population constituted 283 teachers working with the 11 public secondary schools in Nakuru East Sub-County. A sample of 75 respondents participated in the study. Stratified random sampling method was adopted to draw sampled respondents from the target population. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from the sampled respondents. The questionnaire was pilot tested before its administration in the main study in order to facilitate determination of both its reliability and validity. The collected data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Data analysis was in form of frequency and percentage distributions, means and standard deviations and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The study findings were presented in form of tables that captured summary statistics.

scholarly journals Influence of Crediting Strategy on Growth of Small and Micro Enterprises in Kenya: A Case of Women Enterprise Fund

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Tom Ongesa Nyamboga ◽  
Edwin Odhuno ◽  
Walter Okibo Bichanga
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Financial Credit ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Micro Enterprises

Effective implementation of crediting strategy is paramount to the growth of Small and Micro Enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. Crediting provides adequate amount of initial capital needed by entrepreneurs to establish and operate their businesses. The government of Kenya having realized this scenario initiated the formation of Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) in 2007 as a micro credit to provide financial credit to women entrepreneurs throughout the country. Despite this, many women micro traders have inadequate access to credit to start and expand their SMEs. The specific objective of this study was to assess the influence crediting strategy on the growth of SMEs in Kenya. This research used a descriptive survey based design. The study’s target population constituted 2032 women group leaders from which a sample size of 335 respondents was selected randomly. Primary data was collected by use of structured researcher administered questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed by use of both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, by the aid of SPSS version 24. Both Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Linear Regression Analysis were computed to correlate the study’s variables. The study established a positive relationship between crediting strategy and the growth of SMEs. The findings of this study will help the government of Kenya in formulating and implementing crediting strategies that would make credit accessible and therefore boost growth of SMEs in the country. The study recommends that the government establishes policies that will necessitate accessibility of credit to SMEs in the country.

INFLUENCE OF SUPPLIER COMPETENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wangu Wachiuri ◽  
Dr. Esther Waiganjo ◽  
Dr. Noor Ismail ◽  
Prof. Romanus Odhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
The One

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of supplier competence on the performance of state corporations in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted cross-sectional survey design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population was all the 187 state corporations in Kenya. The study employed a census approach. Primary data was collected using questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted to measure the research instruments reliability and validity. Descriptive statistics were used aided by Statistical Packages for Social Sciences version 24 to compute percentages of respondents’ answers. Inferential statistics using linear regression and correlation analysis were applied to assist examining relationship between the research variables. The results were presented using tables and graphs.Results: The findings revealed that supplier competence explained 44.1 % of the total variations in performance of state corporations in Kenya. Further, the results indicated that the overall model was statistically significant as supported by a p value of 0.000. This was supported by an F statistic of 111.904 and the reported p value (0.000) which was less than the conventional probability of 0.05 significance level. In addition, the findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between supplier competence and performance of state corporations in Kenya as supported by a p value of 0.000 and a beta coefficient of (0.903). This implies that an increase in supplier competence by 1 unit would increase the performance of state corporations by 0.903units.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:  Based on the findings, the study recommended that suppliers should develop competent technical abilities so as to provide high quality products or services. Some of the technical dimensions that suppliers should develop competence in include; compliance with quantity, compliance with due date, compliance with packaging standard, production planning systems of suppliers, and maintenance activities of suppliers, plant layout and material. It’s also recommended that state corporations in Kenya should check frequently if supplier organisation is abreast with the newer information technology developments as technology is very dynamic and changes regularly as the technology that was used in the past is not the one we using now and it will not be the one we will use tomorrow.

scholarly journals Influence of the Balanced Diet on Enrolment in ECE Centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Turkana County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-160
Author(s):  
Locha Erukudi ◽  
Paul Edabu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Government

School Feeding Programmes (SFP) were created for the purpose of eradicating hunger, supporting education, health and development. Although SFP is offered in Kenya, approximately 55% of children in do not go to school. According to CBS, roughly 50% of ECDE children do not attend school in Turkana Central Constituency. Therefore, the introduction of SFP in schools was envisioned to improve enrolment in schools. This study sought to establish the influence of SFP on children enrolment in early childhood education centres in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the influence of the balanced diet on student enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County, Kenya. The study was based on program. The study used a mixed research method. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design. The target population was 250 schools, 78 teachers and headteachers and 5,000 parents in pre-schools in Turkana Central Sub County. The study used purposive sampling to select respondents. The sample size of the study was 150 schools, 60 teachers and headteachers and 357 parents. Primary data was gathered by the use of questionnaires and interview guides. Secondary data consisted of report forms of pre-schoolers. Quantitative information was analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was analysed using content analysis. Multiple regression was done to analyse the influence of SFPs on children enrolment in ECDE centres the county. The study found that a balanced diet positively relates to children enrolment in ECE centres in Turkana Central Sub County. The study therefore recommends the government to increase food supply to ensure adequacy. There is a need to continue the supply of balanced diet to children because it improves their growth and learning. Some of the children are from very poor families and during school holidays they suffer because of lack of food; the study, therefore, recommends orphans, poor and disabled to be fed even during holidays.

scholarly journals Influence of Employee Performance Contracting on Organization Performance in Kapenguria County Referral Hospital Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 29-34
Author(s):  
Kapusien Y. Luke ◽  
Erastus Thoronjo
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Organization Performance ◽  
Target Setting ◽  
Performance Contracting ◽  
The Government

Performance contracting is a strategic technique that uses feedback loops to meet desirable targets. Introduction of performance contracting by the government was seen as effective and hopeful method for improvement of the performance in public institutions and state agencies. Past Studies on Performance contracting, and Organization performance shows that there had never been a study on how Performance Contracting influences performance of County Referral Hospitals and there lay the research gap. The research main objective was to ascertain the effect of performance contracting results on organizations performance in Kapenguria County Referral Hospital. In a specific way, the study sought to find out how performance contract target setting influence performance of the Hospital. The target population was 291 employees of Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, the study used a stratified random sampling technique to get the sample size which was 184 employees. Descriptive research design was adopted by this study. The study utilized primary data mainly collected using structured questionnaires. The data collected was then analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS. Tables were used to present the results of the study. The study found out that there was a positive and significant relationship between Target setting and Organization performance, this, therefore, implied that setting of targets in performance contracting influenced the organizational performance. results of ANOVA established that there was a significant mean because the coefficients were all less than 0.05. lastly, all independent variables had statistically significant association with the dependent variable at 95% level of confidence. The study, therefore, concludes that performance contracting greatly influence organization performance. Going by high affirmation of the respondents, Performance contracting enhances assertion of more effort by employees to their duties and tasks, motivates employees when rewarded or recognized based on the results of evaluation, enhances work accountability in the organization among others. this study recommends that there should be adequate consultation and involvement of employees in setting of targets, this will lead to high employees’ commitment to the set targets and in turn enhance achievement of the general organizational targets.

scholarly journals Financial Innovations and Levels of Risks in Commercial Banks in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (III) ◽  
pp. 111-121
Author(s):  
Hassan Maalim Abdullahi ◽  
Ambrose O Jagongo
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Internet Banking ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Financial Risks ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Financial Innovations ◽  
The Relationship

The commercial banks need to identify the sources of the several financial risks which emanates from financial innovations, as they may affect the banks’ stability. This study sought to determine the influence of financial innovations on level of risks in commercial banks in Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine the relationship between internet banking and financial risks in commercial banks in Kenya; to explore the relationship between mobile banking and financial risks in commercial banks in Kenya; to establish the relationship between agency banking and financial risks in commercial banks in Kenya; and to determine the relationship between electronic cards and financial risks in commercial banks in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population was all the 42 commercial banks registered with CBK as at December 31st 2016. The unit of observation will be the risk management managers. This was a census study. The study collected both primary data and secondary data. Primary datawas collected from the respondents through a uestionnaire while secondary data was collected from the financial statements. Prior to the actual data collection, the questionnaire was tested for reliability and validity. The collected data was analyzed through descriptive statistics and inferential statistics through aid of SPSS software Version 21. The inferential statistics entailed use of a multivariate regression analysis to establish the relationship between the variables and test hypothesis. The analyzed data was presented using of tables, charts and graphs. 

scholarly journals Effect of Mobile Communication Services on Performance of Saccos in Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (30) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
David Muchangia Mugo ◽  
Muathe S.M.A ◽  
Stephen Titus Waithaka
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Communication Services ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The ubiquitous nature of mobile technologies and devices, present new challenges and opportunities for Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) as they integrate them into their processes with the hope of improving their performance. To enhance their performance, Deposit-Taking SACCOs have adopted and are using mobile communication services including mobile messaging, mobile call services, mobile email, mobile chatting and mobile conferencing services. However, the effect of these mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs has not been well studied. Even though some studies have indicated the positive potential of mobile communication services, other studies indicate that they have no effect on organizational performance. Given these contradictions, this study sought to investigate the effect of mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya. Descriptive and explanatory research designs were adopted using quantitative and qualitative approach to data collection, analysis and reporting. The study used a sample of 86 Deposit-Taking SACCOs drawn from a target population of 110 Deposit-Taking SACCOs that were licensed by SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority as at 31st December 2011. A structured questionnaire administered to two managers (from information technology and finance departments) in each SACCO was used to collect primary data. Inferential analysis revealed the exististence of statistically significant positive effect of mobile communication services on performance of Deposit-Taking SACCOs in Kenya. The study therefore recommends investments and increased utilization of mobile communication services within DepositTaking SACCOs in Kenya.

scholarly journals The Role of Information Quality on the Performance of Hotel Industry in Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (20) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Scholastica Makau ◽  
Charles Lagat ◽  
Ronald Bonuke
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Resource Base ◽  
Hotel Performance

In recent years there have been various studies investigating factors that influence hotel performance in Kenya mostly in coastal region. These studies have analyzed the drivers and factors influencing performance focusing at reasons why some hotels perform outstandingly while other do not. This study focused on how information quality affects the hotel performance. Resource base View theory was used in formulating the study framework. The study adopted a survey design which allowed easy sampling and analysis of data. The Target population was employees of 3 to 5 star rated hotels as classified by Hotel and Restaurants Authority (HRA) as its responses, with a sample of 324 from a population of 9,208 employees. SPSS software was used in analyzing and interpreting data that was collected. The sampling technique used was stratified random sampling. Primary data was collected by use of structured questionnaire instrument and a pilot study was conducted to check for the reliability and validity of the research instruments which were administered through drop and pick method. The results showed that firms need to align their supply chain practices with the level of their information quality in order to achieve enhanced overall business performance. Based on these study findings the researcher concluded that Information Quality has a significantly influenced on hotel Performance to very a great extent. In order for hotel managers to sustain their customer and retain the customer base , there is need to take into consideration on the quality and security of information they make available to their customers as well as their potential customers in order to make right decision e.g. on purchase, price, accommodation, service reservations among other services offered in hotels.

scholarly journals Moderating effect of social media on relationship between entrepreneurial networking and performance of youth owned agro-processing SMEs in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Beatrrice Ombaka ◽  
Francis K. Kariuki K. Kariuki ◽  
Teresia Kyalo
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This paper was anchored on a pragmatic research paradigm. The study used a cross-sectional survey where a self-semi structured questionnaire was administered to collect the primary data from the target population who were youth-owned SMEs. The study was limited to 135 youth-owned enterprises where 357 employees were selected randomly to form the study sample; the key respondents of the study were limited to owner-managers of small and micro enterprises and top management employees. The questionnaires were tested for reliability and validity. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that there is a significant relationship between youth-owned. The study revealed that entrepreneurship networking has a significant effect on the performance of the agro-processing SMEs owned by the youths. However, there is a need for SMEs to further establish networks outside their business circle and seek networks with other bigger firms in the market. The study, therefore, recommends that there is a need for SMEs to invest more in social media marketing and networking of the SMEs for improved performance.

Staff Development and Employee Performance in Kenya Commercial Bank in Nyeri County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (IV) ◽  
pp. 93-103
Author(s):  
John Gituri Muthee ◽  
Phelgonah Genga
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Branch Management

The study intended to investigate the effect of staff development on employee performance in KCB Bank Branches in Nyeri County. Training and staff development is very crucial in the overall performance of the employee. The performance of the employees has a direct impact on the organizational performance and competitiveness. Staff development is not cheap in short run but in the long - run is beneficial. The study intended to investigate and establish the training and development programmes at KCB Bank. The study also intended to establish the: training programmes at KCB; effect of training policies on employee performance at KCB; the influence of orientation on employee performance at KCB and the effect of mentorship towards employee performance at KCB. The study was conducted at KCB Bank Nyeri County, Kenya where there are five branches. The target population was one hundred and sixty (160 employees) consisting of three (3) different ranks of top branch management, middle level branch management and lower level branch management. The researcher conducted a census on the top level, middle level and lower level branch management with a total of 160 questionnaires distributed. A total of 119 questionnaires were duly filled and returned representing a response rate of 74%.  Primary data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics. The findings from the study indicated that training programmes, training policies, orientation and mentorship all have a positive correlation with the employee performance. Demographic information was analyzed as well and presented in tables. The research findings indicated that the bank has a variety of training programmes, well – structured and documented training policies, orientation programmes and mentorship programmes.  The study recommends that a variety of training policies and programmes should be initiated. These policies and programmes should be well documented and communicated.  The study recommends that a study of the whole of the banking sector should be conducted to establish whether the results will be replicated. A longitudinal study should also be conducted to establish the relationship over time.

Devolution of HRM and organizational performance: evidence from India

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 217-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feza Tabassum Azmi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Instrument ◽  
Indian Context

PurposeDevolution of human resource management to the line managers is an area that has received ample research attention, yet it remains a relatively unexplored area in the Indian context. Some researchers have examined the nature of devolution in India, but there is still a dearth of studies that establish the devolution‐organizational performance link. Thus, this paper study is carried out to explore the above link in the Indian context.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on primary data obtained through a structured research instrument from senior human resource executives of top ranking companies in India. Scale unidimensionality, reliability, and validity were assessed.FindingsThe structural equation modeling capabilities of LISREL 8.50 are employed to assess the relationship between devolution and organizational performance. It is found that the structural model fits the data well. The model shows that devolution has a significant direct and positive impact on organizational performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe research instrument developed for the above study has been tested in the Indian context only. It needs to be tested and cross‐validated on other samples indifferent settings, cultures, and countries to further test its unidimensionality, reliability, and validity.Practical implicationsThe paper has implications for both academicians and practitioners because it explores a largely untouched upon area in the Indian context.Originality/valueThe paper is unique in the sense that it develops a reliable and valid instrument for measuring devolution and then explores the devolution‐performance link.

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