scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF TENDERING PROCESSES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECTS A CASE STUDY OF BOMET EAST CONSTITUENCY, BOMET COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Kipkorir ◽  
Kimeli Matthew Chirchir
Keyword(s):  
National Government ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Continuous Exposure ◽  
Project Implementation ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Team Working ◽  
Implementation Period ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Committee Membership

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of tendering processes on the performance of National Government constituency development fund projects.Methodology:  The study adopted a case study design to achieve in-depth understanding of the constituency while drawing inference on similar situations in other constituencies in Kenya. The study targeted 359 projects of various types across the constituency. However, for efficiency and accessibility, a sample of 60 projects were selected using stratified random sampling where the different categories of projects form the strata from which samples were selected. The study employed three tools to collect data; questionnaire, interviews and record analysis review. These tools were appropriate due to the nature of data which ranged from opinions, structured data and reports on project implementation. Interviews were conducted with sub-county based officers to get in- depth information on the challenges faced by NG-CDF projects particularly those that relate to procurement. The study adopted descriptive statistics to analyze data which is presented by use of bar graphs, pie charts and tables.Findings: The study established that, there is indeed a relationship between tendering processes and project performance; 47% of the projects under study that were initiated during period delayed due to factors associated with tendering processes; Similarly, 49% of the projects studied experienced cost escalations during the implementation period. 60% had to be redone at certain stages of project implementation. Further the study established that the effects of faulty processes included: late deliveries; non-purchase of required items; escalation of procurement budget; delivery of small quantities; delivery of wrong material sizes; non-delivery of ordered items; overpricing among others.Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends the need to enhance supplier performance through; cross-functional team working of relevant county and national government departments, focused supplier development processes which includes training through continuous exposure to relevant regulatory requirements and improvement in the quality of Project Management Committee membership devoid of political inclinations.

scholarly journals Understanding How Public Finances Are Spent Under Devolved System of Government: A Case of Constituency Development Funded Projects in Kasipul Constituency, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 233
Author(s):  
Walter Otieno Andhoga ◽  
George N. Mose ◽  
Johnson N. Mavole
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
National Government ◽  
Project Financing ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Finance Management

Devolved system of government in Kenya was introduced in 2010, when a new constitution was promulgated. This drastically changed the way that public funds are allocated, spent and monitored by oversight institutions. Changes in governance structures envisaged devolution as a panacea that would ensure good governance, equity and transparency in the utilization of finances. The study used a case study of a devolved development fund that is implemented by the national government, the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in Kasipul constituency, Homa-bay County to understand public finance management under devolved system of government. The study employed mixed methods research design involving both quantitative and qualitative data. A total of 400 respondents were sampled using multi staged proportionate random sampling techniques involving project beneficiaries, project managers, local governmental officials and the National Government Constituency Development Fund committee members. Data was collected using questionnaires, focus group discussions and interview guides. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical techniques with the help of STATA version 14. The study found that project financing had a statistically significant and positive effect on the effective management of NG-CDF funded projects. The estimated coefficient of project financing in the model was found to be 1.436 with a statistically significant.  It’s therefore recommended that existing policies should be strengthened and a framework to improve the effectiveness of project management by increasing the levels of project financing. The existing financing model should be reformed to avoid the negative influence on the implementation of beneficiary projects to avoid systematic fund transfer delays.

The socio-spatial politics of royalties and their distribution: A case study of the Surat Basin, Queensland

2021 ◽  
pp. 0308518X2110266
Author(s):  
Neil Argent ◽  
Sean Markey ◽  
Greg Halseth ◽  
Laura Ryser ◽  
Fiona Haslam-McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Energy Extraction ◽  
Grant Application ◽  
Coal Seam Gas ◽  
Spatial Politics ◽  
Developmental Needs ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Effective Use

This paper is concerned with the socio-spatial and ethical politics of redistribution, specifically the allocation of natural resources rents from political and economic cores to the economic and geographical peripheries whence the resource originated. Based on a case study of the coal seam gas sector in Queensland's Surat Basin, this paper focuses on the operation of the Queensland State Government's regional development fund for mining and energy extraction-affected regions. Employing an environmental justice framework, we critically explore the operation of these funds in ostensibly helping constituent communities in becoming resilient to the worst effects of the ‘staples trap’. Drawing on secondary demographic and housing data for the region, as well as primary information collected from key respondents from mid-2018 to early 2019, we show that funds were distributed across all of the local government areas, and allocated to projects and places primarily on a perceived economic needs basis. However, concerns were raised with the probity of the funds’ administration. In terms of recognition justice, the participation of smaller and more remote towns and local Indigenous communities was hampered by their structural marginalisation. Procedurally, the funds were criticised for the lack of local consultation taken in the development and approval of projects. While spatially concentrated expenditure may be the most cost-effective use of public monies, we argue that grant application processes should be open, transparent and inclusive, and the outcomes cognisant of the developmental needs of smaller communities, together with the need to foster regional solidarity and coherence.

Learning during developing and implementing new bank offerings

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Stevens ◽  
Sergios Dimitriadis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Development Project ◽  
Longitudinal Case Study ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Informal Development

PurposeKnowledge of the management issues for developing new bank offerings efficiently is limited. Furthermore, recent research suggests that organisational learning can contribute greatly to the success of innovation projects. The aims of this paper are to provide a detailed description of the development process of a new financial product and to identify learning actions that may contribute to its effectiveness.Design/methodology/approachReports findings from a qualitative, longitudinal case study of a well‐known French bank.FindingsThe results revealed an informal development process consisting of a sequence of issues to solve and decisions to make.Research limitations/implicationsThough observations fit with the theoretical model, the findings cannot be generalized due to the use of a qualitative methodology. Thus, selecting a development project that brings variance to the scope and degree of innovativeness could enrich the observed learning mechanisms. Second, as services are very heterogeneous, further research should be done on the development processes of different new services, for example standardised versus customised. Third, mechanisms of adoption or avoidance of learning procedures remain to be explored extensively. Understanding the reasons of choice and adoption of learning strategies according to the environment and nature of the project could lead to further managerial recommendations.Practical implicationsImplications for banks to encourage learning during innovation are discussed and several opportunities for further research are suggested.Originality/valueAn informal development process is revealed, consisting of a sequence of issues to solve and decisions to make. Multiple learning actions and strategies are identified that enhance process effectiveness and efficiency.

scholarly journals THE CHALLENGING COMBINATION OF AGILITY AND CONVERGENCE IN HYBRID PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF STANFORD'S ME310 PROCESS MODEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 2991-3000
Author(s):  
Frank Koppenhagen ◽  
Tim Blümel ◽  
Tobias Held ◽  
Christoph Wecht ◽  
Paul Davin Kollmer
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Systems Engineering ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Student Projects

AbstractCombining agility and convergence in the development of physical products is a major challenge. Rooted in a design thinking approach, Stanford's ME310 process model attempts to resolve the conflicting priorities of these two design principles. To investigate how successful Stanford's hybrid process model is in doing so, we have used a qualitative case study approach. Our paper begins by outlining this process model's fundamental principles in terms of engineering design methodology. Subsequently, we present the results of our empirical analysis, which tracks the coevolution of problem and solution space by meticulously examining all prototype paths in ten of Stanford's ME310 student projects. We have discovered that convergence during solution finding does not correspond to the process model's theoretical specifications. Even in the phase of the final prototype, both the technical concept and the underlying problem formulation changed frequently. Further research should focus on combining the prototype-based ME310 approach with methods from systems engineering which allow for a more comprehensive theoretical exploration of the solution space. This could lead to improved convergence during solution development.

Heavyweight extension to the UML class diagram metamodel for modeling context aware systems in ubiquitous computing

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 238-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haider Boudjemline ◽  
Mohamed Touahria ◽  
Abdelhak Boubetra ◽  
Hamza Kaabeche
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Problem ◽  
Unified Modeling Language ◽  
Class Diagram ◽  
Context Aware ◽  
User Interactions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Unified Modeling ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Uml Class Diagram

Purpose The development of context-aware applications in ubiquitous environments depends not only on the user interactions but also on several context parameters. The handling of these parameters is a fundamental problem in these systems. The key purpose of this work is to enrich the unified modeling language (UML) class diagram with new constructs to provide a universal model capable of coping with the context-awareness concerns. Design/methodology/approach The authors provide a review of existing context handling approaches. Afterward, they relied on the UML extensibility mechanisms to propose a heavyweight extension for the UML class diagram. This generic approach allows describing the different context parameters since the modeling phase. Findings Existing solutions for context handling apply the contextual constraints on finished applications or tend to be dependent on a specific development process. This paper presents a solution based on UML, which allows dealing with context since the modeling phase, and independently of development processes. This proposal is implemented as an eclipse editor and illustrated through a case study in the healthcare field. Originality/value This paper addresses the problem of context handling, and it presents a review of the foremost existing solutions. The paper also presents a heavyweight extension for the UML class diagram, which consists in enriching it with additional constructs, capable of monitoring how applications are linked to context parameters and how the values of these parameters may affect the application behavior.

scholarly journals Can a national government implement a violence prevention and response strategy for key populations in a criminalized setting? A case study from Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e25122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parinita Bhattacharjee ◽  
Giuliana J Morales ◽  
Timothy M Kilonzo ◽  
Robyn L Dayton ◽  
Reuben T Musundi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Violence Prevention ◽  
National Government ◽  
Response Strategy ◽  
Key Populations

scholarly journals An Assessment of Public Private Partnerships for Housing Projects in Bauchi State, North Eastern Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Sanda Nehemiah Yakubu ◽  
Natalia A. Anigbogu ◽  
Mallo Maren Daniel
Keyword(s):  
Attitudinal Change ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Housing Provision ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Cultural Variations ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Wide Acceptance ◽  
Design Build ◽  
North Eastern

Public Private Partnership (PPP) has gained wide acceptance as a strategy for housing provision in many countries. However, the level of success varies from one country to the other due to economic, political and cultural variations. This study examines PPP in housing in Bauchi State in Nigeria using Unity Housing Estate as a case study with the view to examine its performance and to suggest possible measures for improving the effectiveness of the concept. Methods of data collection used were semi-structured interviews and direct observation. Interviews responses were tape-recorded in addition to note taking which were subsequently transcribed and validated. The model of PPP used in the area was the Design-Build-Finance arrangement in which the private party takes the responsibilities for the design, finance and construction of the housing units. The houses were far beyond the affordability level of the target beneficiaries. Some of the challenges depicted were lack of political will, corruption among government agents and private sector developers, insincerity of contacting parties and unavailability of development fund. The study suggests among others, attitudinal change among stakeholders to ensure the success of PPP housing, the need to establish and empower relevant institutions that will help in fighting corruption.

scholarly journals Soft Factor In the Implementation of Quality Management Program in Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musaiyadah Ahmadun ◽  
Siti Arni Basir ◽  
Osman Md Rasip
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Soft Or ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Soft Factor ◽  
Soft Factors

Many studies on the implementation of quality management programs were carried out by previous researchers. However, the study on the soft or human factors in the implementation of quality management programs is still poorly explored. Therefore, this article aims to analyze soft factors in the implementation of quality management programs at Selangor Islamic Religious Council or Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS). This study uses a qualitative method involving MAIS as a case study. Semi-structured interviews were used as a data collection method and supported by relevant documents collected from MAIS. A total of fifteen informants comprising top management and MAIS officers were interviewed to obtain in-depth information on the subjects studied. The findings reveal that there are six soft factors emerged in the implementation of quality management programs at MAIS namely leadership, training and development, teamwork, customer focus, Syura and rewards. This study demonstrates that soft factors has helped facilitate the implementation of quality management programs in MAIS. The results of this study can be used as guidance by managers in public or corporate organizatons in their efforts to implement quality management programs effectively.

scholarly journals Sustaining Suburbia through New Urbanism: Toward Growing, Green, and Just Suburbs?

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Trudeau
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
New Urbanism ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Relative Power ◽  
Study Research ◽  
Suburban Sprawl ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Original Case

This article examines the governance dynamics surrounding the development of sustainable neighborhoods in United States metropolitan contexts characterized as suburban sprawl. Drawing on original case study research of three distinct applications of New Urbanism design principles, the article argues for understanding the relative power of municipal authorities to incorporate social justice imperatives into the practice of sustainable development in suburban contexts. Moreover, key to prioritizing social imperatives is the way in which development processes respond to the “suburban ideal”, which is a view of suburbs as an exclusive bourgeois utopia that constrains the ability to connect so-called sustainable development with social justice. Case study research shows how deference to the suburban ideal limits sustainable development to embracing growth and greening interests only and peripheralizing or denying social justice. The article discusses how sustainable development endeavors can address such constraints in the effort to create alternatives to suburban sprawl that integrate the pursuit of social justice with environmental protection and economic growth.

scholarly journals Policy implementation of No Smoking area in Undata Public Hospital Palu City

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-160
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ryman Napirah ◽  
Novi Inriyanny Suwendro ◽  
Hasanah Hasanah
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Hospital Director

The determination of the No Smoking Area is an effort to protect the community against the risk of health problems due to the environment contaminated with cigarette smoke. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the No Smoking Area policy at the Undata Regional General Hospital (RSUD), Palu, especially in the aspects of communication, resources, disposition. , and bureaucratic structures. This type of research is qualitative research with a case study approach. Determination of informants is done through purposive sampling technique, namely the researcher uses his judgment in selecting informants to obtain in-depth information according to the research objectives. the concept of communication is good enough. The KTR Task Force at Undata Hospital uses print and electronic media. In the resource variable, the results are not good enough. The KTR Task Force at Undata Hospital is still lacking in terms of the number, namely only 15 people previously numbered 30 people. The disposition variables obtained in this study are good enough. The appointment of the KTR task force at Undata Hospital is directly selected by the hospital director, but the supervisory officers still lack incentives. In the bureaucratic structure variable, the results were quite good. The most authorized person in implementing the implementation of the KTR policy implementation at the Undata Hospital Palu is the Task Force coordinator. The suggestion in this research is that the KTR Task Force at Undata Hospital should be added and the Undata Hospital should create a smoking area.  

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