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Performance appraisal system is important to any organizational work performance; it determines t... more Performance appraisal system is important to any organizational work performance; it determines the organization’s success or failure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of performance appraisal system at private universities in Kenya. The focus of the study was on the employees of Kabarak University. The study evaluated the purpose of performance appraisal in private universities and identifies relevant factors for achieving an effective performance appraisal. A cross-sectional survey was selected for this study because it was cheap to undertake compared to longitudinal survey and the results from the sample can be inferred to the larger population. The study population was all the employees of Kabarak University. The whole populations of staff were selected as respondents. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data for analysis. The analysis of the collected data was done by help of SPSS and presented using of descriptive statistics, frequency tab...
The International Journal of Business & Management, 2021
This paper reports a study that sought to investigate the moderating role of top management suppo... more This paper reports a study that sought to investigate the moderating role of top management support on the relationship between utilization of human resource strategy evaluation and the performance of the human resource strategy in universities in Kenya. Over the past two decades, universities have utilized strategy through strategic planning. Macdonald (2019) quoting Elizabeth Buckner notes strategic planning in universities a huge global trend. Fredua-Kwarteng (2020) observes majority of African tertiary education institutions have strategic plans. The environment, in complexity and dynamism, has compelled institutions to adopt market-like mechanisms so as to survive and thrive. Citing Keller (1983), Shattock (2010), Bayenetet al. (2000), and Groves et al. (1997), Parakhina, Godina, Boris, and Ushvitsky (2017) outline some of the pressures on universities: turbulence in context; high velocity evolution of international competition; changed demand requirements to university education; fading lines of distinction of the education market; inadequate qualified scientific and instructional human resources; and demands for innovations. Higher education institutions have found themselves in a competitive marketplace; the main variables being attraction of exceptionally respected scholars, top-rate students, sponsors, as well as raising their profile and reputation (Goldman and Salem, 2015). Notably, public universities have transformed from being 'state-controlled to statesupervised' (Fredua-Kwarteng, 2020). And the university institution is now considered an 'organization like any other' (Macdonald, 2019, quoting Elizabeth Bruckner). Thus, the identity of the university, 'half-public, half-private', has become problematic (Tavernier, 2005); and the varied stakeholder demands have added on to this identity crisis. Thus, according to proponents, strategic planning, a rigorously critical brainstorming process university administrations deploy to direct their activities (Ofori&Atiogbe, 2012), help institutions confront hostile environments; and in particular to efficiently allocate resources for attainment of key milestones (Ofori&Atiogbe, 2012, citing Bain and Company, 2003). Goldman and Salem (2015) suggest strategic planning portend success for complex entities among them universities and colleges.
DOI: 10.21276/sjebm.2018.5.1.4 Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess how the u... more DOI: 10.21276/sjebm.2018.5.1.4 Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess how the use of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system affects Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) employees‟ performance in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study was the 203 permanent Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission employees working in Nairobi Region and the IEBC headquarter. The study used sampling formula recommended by Nassiuma (2000) to arrive at 98 of employees working in Nairobi Region and headquarters leaving out other regions because the researcher works at the headquarters in Nairobi where he easily co-ordinated data collection. Respondents were randomly picked to form the 98 sample. The researcher used close ended questionnaires based on Likert Scale as the main mode of data collection. The data was analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The relationship be...
European Journal of Business and Management, 2021
The global problem of academic staff retention affects developed countries the same way as it aff... more The global problem of academic staff retention affects developed countries the same way as it affects developing countries. Perceived organizational support (POS) is a situation where employees develop an attitude or a belief about the degree to which their organization values their contributions and cares about their welfare. The objective of the present study is to examine the effects of perceived organisational support and employee biographical characteristics (age, gender, tenure in the university, tenure as an academic, job position and education) on academic staff retention in universities in Kenya. The sample of the study consisted of 388 academic staff drawn from a population of 13,441 academic staff in 31 public universities and 32 private universities in Kenya. Questionnaire method was used to collect data which was analyzed using inferential statistics which included Independent Samples t -Test, One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearsons Correlation analysis and Multi...
The purpose of this study was to review and analyze the resources needs and sources of resources ... more The purpose of this study was to review and analyze the resources needs and sources of resources and level of training and capacity building in resource mobilization in Kenyan private chartered universities. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. Purposeful sampling technique was used to select 63 respondents (staff) from three private universities within Nakuru town. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, coded and analyzed descriptively by use of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) computer program. Study findings showed that: training and capacity-building efforts on resource mobilization are yet to have a significant impact on resource mobilization efforts; students were the main source of resources for the private universities and tuition fees formed the bulk of the resources mobilized by private universities; regular awareness, training and capacity-building in resource mobilization among the staff; empowerment of university campuses in ord...
Since the commercialization of higher education in Kenya in the early 2000s, there is an increasi... more Since the commercialization of higher education in Kenya in the early 2000s, there is an increasing record in the expansion of the number of Public Universities Kenya. The main question this paper addresses is; does the Government of Kenya use all inclusive model; Recurrent Expenditure, Development Expenditure and Students Admission Units to fund Public University Education? The paper analyzed the 6 main Public Universities in terms of their; students' admission, development and recurrent expenditures between the years 2004 to 2013. Regression model was used to establish the relationship between Government financing trends and students' admission, universities' development and recurrent expenditures. The paper established that there was no significant relationship between the Universities' Development expenditure, recurrent expenditure and Government Funding. On the other hand, the study established a significant relationship between students' admission and Gover...
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2017
Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The ... more Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The opportunities presented by expanding markets and the challenges of an environment characterized by increasing competition require that clubs successfully position themselves to build sustainable, competitive advantage. The main aim of the study was to analyze the effects of board composition and structure on performance of soccer management in Kenya Premium League. The study adopted descriptive research design taking 96 elected officials and 48 employees giving a total of 144 target population who understood key issues of football governance as the target population of the study. The study used probability sampling random sampling technique to select the respondents. Data was collected using both primary data collection tools. Structured questionnaires administered to the selected respondents was used elicit information related to governance structure of the Clubs whereas both structured...
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2015
Employees' job satisfaction is an old concept in industrial relations and is influenced by a ... more Employees' job satisfaction is an old concept in industrial relations and is influenced by a number of factors. Since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, some of the government functions which used to be under the central government have since been devolved to the county governments. These functions include the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Public works and roads among others. Employees working in these ministries, among others, had their functions devolved to the county governments. The deployment to the counties had adverse effects among employees as exemplified by strikes of the employees of the Ministry of Health. The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of selected job motivational factors on civil servants' job satisfaction within government devolved functions in Nakuru County. The target population was 1912 employees working in the devolved functions. The sample size of the study was 320...
Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The ... more Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The opportunities presented by expanding markets and the challenges of an environment characterized by increasing competition require that clubs successfully position themselves to build sustainable, competitive advantage. The main aim of the study was to analyze the effects of corporate reporting and leadership structures on performance of soccer management in Kenya Premium League. The study adopted descriptive research design taking 96 elected officials and 48 employees giving a total of 144 target population who understood key issues of football governance as the target population of the study. The study used probability sampling random sampling technique to select the respondents. Data was collected using both primary data collection tools. Structured questionnaires administered to the selected respondents was used elicit information related to governance structure of the Clubs whereas b...
Creation and sustenance of competitive advantage continues to be the central agenda in strategic ... more Creation and sustenance of competitive advantage continues to be the central agenda in strategic research and practice. Farms strive to survive and succeed in competition by pursuing strategies that enable them to perform better than their competitors. Therefore, the study seeks to assess knowledge management as source of sustainable competitive advantage and its impact on the performance of Egerton University farms. Performance was analyzed in terms of productivity and profitability. The productivity was assessed as mean yields per acre for crops such as wheat, barley and maize. The Dairy sector assessment looked at average milk productivity per cow per day. Profitability was analyzed using Net Farm Income and Rate of Return on Assets (ROA). The farm business is a function of land, capital, labuor and management particularly that of knowledge. In addition, it is subject to variability of prices, costs, yields and seasons. This study was necessary because the farm businesses are cur...
Many organizations globally, including universities in Kenya are engaged in the battle for the be... more Many organizations globally, including universities in Kenya are engaged in the battle for the best talents. In this war for talent, the best organizations aim at improving their short and long term plans, policies and practices for the attraction, development, repositioning and enhancing retention of talents vital for their business needs. The objective of the present study is to examine the effects of demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, tenure as an academic, tenure in the current university and job position) and talent management practices (training, succession planning, career management, mentoring and coaching) on academic staff retention in universities in Kenya. The sample of the study consisted of 388 academic staff drawn from a population of 13,441 academic staff in 31 public universities and 32 private universities in Kenya. Questionnaire method was used to collect data which was analysed using inferential statistics which included Independent Samples T T...
The International Journal of Business & Management
Original Research Article Research on the application of strategic leadership model by Hitt, Irel... more Original Research Article Research on the application of strategic leadership model by Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskisson (1995), in Cutflower sector in Kenya, and how it influences performance in terms of sales, quality and brand equity remain inadequately researched justifying the current study whose main aim was to by assess effect of strategic leadership on performance of Kenya Cutflower Sector, taking the case of Cutflower firms in Nakuru County. The study analyzed two components of strategic leadership; effect of strategic direction and organization culture on performance of flower firms in Nakuru County. The study adopted descriptive research design with target population of thirty-five (35) Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) working in the thirty-five (35) flower firms in Nakuru County. This population was appropriate because of their ability to observe the application of strategic leadership as well as performance of the firms. The study used non-probabilistic purposive sampling techn...
Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies
This article provides an overview of massification on higher education in Africa over the past fo... more This article provides an overview of massification on higher education in Africa over the past four decades. It discusses the forces behind its expansion, challenges and prospects in its attempt to offer quality education. In recent years, Africa's higher education has undergone an unprecedented transformation, including the phenomenal expansion of the sector in terms of numbers and diversity of institutions and academic programmes, rapid growth in enrollments, development of quality assurance frameworks, and enhancement of institutional governance, among other things. These transformations are a consequence of many new events, which have allowed the sector to start regaining its key position in terms of Africa's development. In Africa, the massification of higher education has taken place mainly because of advancement at primary and secondary education levels, therefore, resulting in a large group of graduates seeking access to higher education. Africa has witnessed increas...
The International Journal of Business & Management
Performance appraisal system is important to any organizational work performance; it determines t... more Performance appraisal system is important to any organizational work performance; it determines the organization’s success or failure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of performance appraisal system at private universities in Kenya. The focus of the study was on the employees of Kabarak University. The study evaluated the purpose of performance appraisal in private universities and identifies relevant factors for achieving an effective performance appraisal. A cross-sectional survey was selected for this study because it was cheap to undertake compared to longitudinal survey and the results from the sample can be inferred to the larger population. The study population was all the employees of Kabarak University. The whole populations of staff were selected as respondents. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data for analysis. The analysis of the collected data was done by help of SPSS and presented using of descriptive statistics, frequency tab...
The International Journal of Business & Management, 2021
This paper reports a study that sought to investigate the moderating role of top management suppo... more This paper reports a study that sought to investigate the moderating role of top management support on the relationship between utilization of human resource strategy evaluation and the performance of the human resource strategy in universities in Kenya. Over the past two decades, universities have utilized strategy through strategic planning. Macdonald (2019) quoting Elizabeth Buckner notes strategic planning in universities a huge global trend. Fredua-Kwarteng (2020) observes majority of African tertiary education institutions have strategic plans. The environment, in complexity and dynamism, has compelled institutions to adopt market-like mechanisms so as to survive and thrive. Citing Keller (1983), Shattock (2010), Bayenetet al. (2000), and Groves et al. (1997), Parakhina, Godina, Boris, and Ushvitsky (2017) outline some of the pressures on universities: turbulence in context; high velocity evolution of international competition; changed demand requirements to university education; fading lines of distinction of the education market; inadequate qualified scientific and instructional human resources; and demands for innovations. Higher education institutions have found themselves in a competitive marketplace; the main variables being attraction of exceptionally respected scholars, top-rate students, sponsors, as well as raising their profile and reputation (Goldman and Salem, 2015). Notably, public universities have transformed from being 'state-controlled to statesupervised' (Fredua-Kwarteng, 2020). And the university institution is now considered an 'organization like any other' (Macdonald, 2019, quoting Elizabeth Bruckner). Thus, the identity of the university, 'half-public, half-private', has become problematic (Tavernier, 2005); and the varied stakeholder demands have added on to this identity crisis. Thus, according to proponents, strategic planning, a rigorously critical brainstorming process university administrations deploy to direct their activities (Ofori&Atiogbe, 2012), help institutions confront hostile environments; and in particular to efficiently allocate resources for attainment of key milestones (Ofori&Atiogbe, 2012, citing Bain and Company, 2003). Goldman and Salem (2015) suggest strategic planning portend success for complex entities among them universities and colleges.
DOI: 10.21276/sjebm.2018.5.1.4 Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess how the u... more DOI: 10.21276/sjebm.2018.5.1.4 Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess how the use of Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) system affects Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) employees‟ performance in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study was the 203 permanent Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission employees working in Nairobi Region and the IEBC headquarter. The study used sampling formula recommended by Nassiuma (2000) to arrive at 98 of employees working in Nairobi Region and headquarters leaving out other regions because the researcher works at the headquarters in Nairobi where he easily co-ordinated data collection. Respondents were randomly picked to form the 98 sample. The researcher used close ended questionnaires based on Likert Scale as the main mode of data collection. The data was analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The relationship be...
European Journal of Business and Management, 2021
The global problem of academic staff retention affects developed countries the same way as it aff... more The global problem of academic staff retention affects developed countries the same way as it affects developing countries. Perceived organizational support (POS) is a situation where employees develop an attitude or a belief about the degree to which their organization values their contributions and cares about their welfare. The objective of the present study is to examine the effects of perceived organisational support and employee biographical characteristics (age, gender, tenure in the university, tenure as an academic, job position and education) on academic staff retention in universities in Kenya. The sample of the study consisted of 388 academic staff drawn from a population of 13,441 academic staff in 31 public universities and 32 private universities in Kenya. Questionnaire method was used to collect data which was analyzed using inferential statistics which included Independent Samples t -Test, One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearsons Correlation analysis and Multi...
The purpose of this study was to review and analyze the resources needs and sources of resources ... more The purpose of this study was to review and analyze the resources needs and sources of resources and level of training and capacity building in resource mobilization in Kenyan private chartered universities. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. Purposeful sampling technique was used to select 63 respondents (staff) from three private universities within Nakuru town. Data was collected by use of questionnaires, coded and analyzed descriptively by use of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) computer program. Study findings showed that: training and capacity-building efforts on resource mobilization are yet to have a significant impact on resource mobilization efforts; students were the main source of resources for the private universities and tuition fees formed the bulk of the resources mobilized by private universities; regular awareness, training and capacity-building in resource mobilization among the staff; empowerment of university campuses in ord...
Since the commercialization of higher education in Kenya in the early 2000s, there is an increasi... more Since the commercialization of higher education in Kenya in the early 2000s, there is an increasing record in the expansion of the number of Public Universities Kenya. The main question this paper addresses is; does the Government of Kenya use all inclusive model; Recurrent Expenditure, Development Expenditure and Students Admission Units to fund Public University Education? The paper analyzed the 6 main Public Universities in terms of their; students' admission, development and recurrent expenditures between the years 2004 to 2013. Regression model was used to establish the relationship between Government financing trends and students' admission, universities' development and recurrent expenditures. The paper established that there was no significant relationship between the Universities' Development expenditure, recurrent expenditure and Government Funding. On the other hand, the study established a significant relationship between students' admission and Gover...
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2017
Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The ... more Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The opportunities presented by expanding markets and the challenges of an environment characterized by increasing competition require that clubs successfully position themselves to build sustainable, competitive advantage. The main aim of the study was to analyze the effects of board composition and structure on performance of soccer management in Kenya Premium League. The study adopted descriptive research design taking 96 elected officials and 48 employees giving a total of 144 target population who understood key issues of football governance as the target population of the study. The study used probability sampling random sampling technique to select the respondents. Data was collected using both primary data collection tools. Structured questionnaires administered to the selected respondents was used elicit information related to governance structure of the Clubs whereas both structured...
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2015
Employees' job satisfaction is an old concept in industrial relations and is influenced by a ... more Employees' job satisfaction is an old concept in industrial relations and is influenced by a number of factors. Since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, some of the government functions which used to be under the central government have since been devolved to the county governments. These functions include the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Public works and roads among others. Employees working in these ministries, among others, had their functions devolved to the county governments. The deployment to the counties had adverse effects among employees as exemplified by strikes of the employees of the Ministry of Health. The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of selected job motivational factors on civil servants' job satisfaction within government devolved functions in Nakuru County. The target population was 1912 employees working in the devolved functions. The sample size of the study was 320...
Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The ... more Football is an “industry” and clubs “businesses” characterized by competition for resources. The opportunities presented by expanding markets and the challenges of an environment characterized by increasing competition require that clubs successfully position themselves to build sustainable, competitive advantage. The main aim of the study was to analyze the effects of corporate reporting and leadership structures on performance of soccer management in Kenya Premium League. The study adopted descriptive research design taking 96 elected officials and 48 employees giving a total of 144 target population who understood key issues of football governance as the target population of the study. The study used probability sampling random sampling technique to select the respondents. Data was collected using both primary data collection tools. Structured questionnaires administered to the selected respondents was used elicit information related to governance structure of the Clubs whereas b...
Creation and sustenance of competitive advantage continues to be the central agenda in strategic ... more Creation and sustenance of competitive advantage continues to be the central agenda in strategic research and practice. Farms strive to survive and succeed in competition by pursuing strategies that enable them to perform better than their competitors. Therefore, the study seeks to assess knowledge management as source of sustainable competitive advantage and its impact on the performance of Egerton University farms. Performance was analyzed in terms of productivity and profitability. The productivity was assessed as mean yields per acre for crops such as wheat, barley and maize. The Dairy sector assessment looked at average milk productivity per cow per day. Profitability was analyzed using Net Farm Income and Rate of Return on Assets (ROA). The farm business is a function of land, capital, labuor and management particularly that of knowledge. In addition, it is subject to variability of prices, costs, yields and seasons. This study was necessary because the farm businesses are cur...
Many organizations globally, including universities in Kenya are engaged in the battle for the be... more Many organizations globally, including universities in Kenya are engaged in the battle for the best talents. In this war for talent, the best organizations aim at improving their short and long term plans, policies and practices for the attraction, development, repositioning and enhancing retention of talents vital for their business needs. The objective of the present study is to examine the effects of demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, tenure as an academic, tenure in the current university and job position) and talent management practices (training, succession planning, career management, mentoring and coaching) on academic staff retention in universities in Kenya. The sample of the study consisted of 388 academic staff drawn from a population of 13,441 academic staff in 31 public universities and 32 private universities in Kenya. Questionnaire method was used to collect data which was analysed using inferential statistics which included Independent Samples T T...
The International Journal of Business & Management
Original Research Article Research on the application of strategic leadership model by Hitt, Irel... more Original Research Article Research on the application of strategic leadership model by Hitt, Ireland, & Hoskisson (1995), in Cutflower sector in Kenya, and how it influences performance in terms of sales, quality and brand equity remain inadequately researched justifying the current study whose main aim was to by assess effect of strategic leadership on performance of Kenya Cutflower Sector, taking the case of Cutflower firms in Nakuru County. The study analyzed two components of strategic leadership; effect of strategic direction and organization culture on performance of flower firms in Nakuru County. The study adopted descriptive research design with target population of thirty-five (35) Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) working in the thirty-five (35) flower firms in Nakuru County. This population was appropriate because of their ability to observe the application of strategic leadership as well as performance of the firms. The study used non-probabilistic purposive sampling techn...
Editon Consortium Journal of Curriculum and Educational Studies
This article provides an overview of massification on higher education in Africa over the past fo... more This article provides an overview of massification on higher education in Africa over the past four decades. It discusses the forces behind its expansion, challenges and prospects in its attempt to offer quality education. In recent years, Africa's higher education has undergone an unprecedented transformation, including the phenomenal expansion of the sector in terms of numbers and diversity of institutions and academic programmes, rapid growth in enrollments, development of quality assurance frameworks, and enhancement of institutional governance, among other things. These transformations are a consequence of many new events, which have allowed the sector to start regaining its key position in terms of Africa's development. In Africa, the massification of higher education has taken place mainly because of advancement at primary and secondary education levels, therefore, resulting in a large group of graduates seeking access to higher education. Africa has witnessed increas...
The International Journal of Business & Management