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The Effect of Stakeholder Involvement on Performance of Bomet County Government, Kenya
No full textStakeholder involvement has remained a critical consideration in organizations determined to improve performance. However, public organizations continue to experience unending problems in ensuring perfect stakeholder involvement. Since the Kenyan government introduced county governments, there has been a persistent struggle for performance that exhibits consistency with citizens’ needs. This study aimed to determine the effect of stakeholder involvement in the performance of Bomet County Government, Kenya. The study was anchored on the stakeholder involvement theory. A primary research methodology, which involved collection and analysis data from a population of Bomet County Government employees. A census was adopted because the study intended to involve all the 384 participants of the county government. Data collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), which facilitated data coding and generating descriptive and inferential statistics. The study presented evidence that stakeholder involvement has a significant effect in the performance of the County Government of Bomet. The study results were used to recommend that the County Government should provide more opportunities for stakeholder involve to improve and sustain the performance.
Keywords: Stakeholder Involvement, County Government, Performance, Bomet
Project Design Practices and Sustainability of Telecommunication Project in Rwanda A Case of IHS Rwanda Ltd
No full textThe paper investigated the contribution of project design practices on sustainability of telecommunication project with reference to IHS Rwanda Ltd. Specifically, it assessed the effect of scope, budget and risk design on sustainability of telecommunication project in IHS Rwanda Ltd. The study was guided by change, planning, and system theories. The study used a descriptive with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. This paper drew a sample of 285 respondents from 913 beneficiaries. The sampled population was selected randomly and purposively to distribute questionnaire and hold interviews. For quantitative data analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were used while qualitative data analysis used content analysis. There was an increase in defining course of activities affect Sustainability of telecommunication. Sequencing activities did not affect sustainability of telecommunication. Estimation time of activities affects sustainability of telecommunication by beneficiaries. Results showed that holding independent variables constant for estimating costs, budgeting costs, providing basis for budget and resource plan to a constant zero, social sustainability would be 0.568, a unit added in constant cost estimation stimulate the social sustainability in grade lead to limited by a factor of 0.23. Findings revealed that holding independent variables constant identifying risks, analyzing qualitative, quantitative and response risks, identification to a zero constant, the social sustainability at 0.25 a unit change in risk identification can reduce environment sustainability limited by a factor of 0.97. The study recommends that project managers should stimulate cooperation between changes in abilities, social development for attaining program success must focus on management skills to align with risk design. Project team members and beneficiaries should be aware of design projects in an effective manner that is capable to facilitate project performance. The project scope should be used to determine project cost with WBS being linked to project plan. This research recommended development of time schedules, precise and achievable plan, an accurate sequencing of actions. The project team should apply a simple method in order to assess pertinent risks easily. The study suggests similar research in other countries and regions to reflect the reality across region. Such results would provide a guideline that may help establishing government policies.
Keywords: Project Sustainability, Project Design Practices, Project Budget Design, Project Design Practices, Project Risk Design
Disruptive Innovation and Business Growth of Fashion Entrepreneurial Start-Ups in Nigeria
No full textThis empirical study examined the relationship between disruptive innovation and business growth of fashion entrepreneurial start-ups in Nigeria. The study adopted the cross-sectional research survey design. Primary data was generated through structured questionnaire. The population, which also served as the sample size, for this study was sixty-three fashion entrepreneurs, fashion bloggers, fashion enthusiasts, fashion industry experts and clients of fashion outlets with social media presence in Nigeria. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha Coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level. The findings of the study indicate a positive and significant relationship between disruptive innovation and business growth (proxied by customer acquisition, brand presence and revenue growth) of fashion entrepreneurial start-ups in Nigeria. This suggests that fashion start-ups in Nigeria can leverage disruptive innovation strategies to foster growth, differentiate themselves in the market, and respond to evolving consumer demands. Therefore, the study recommends fashion start-ups should leverage technology-driven innovations to enhance business growth. This should involve adopting e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, and social media marketing strategies to reach and engage with a broader customer base. Utilizing data analytics and personalized marketing approaches can also help target and attract potential customers more effectively.
Keywords: Disruptive Innovation, Business Growth, Fashion Entrepreneurial Start-Up
Determinants of Project Management Effectiveness and Performance on Public Projects in Rwanda: A Case of Three Stones International Rwanda
No full textThe purpose of this research is to examine is to investigate the determinants of project management effectiveness and performance on public projects in Rwanda a case of Three Stones International Rwanda. More specifically, the study is motivated by the following particular objectives: To determine the effects of project finance on performance of Three Stones International Rwanda's projects, To explore the effects of beneficiary involvement on the performance of Three Stones International Rwanda, the effects of monitoring and evaluation on the performance of Three Stones International Rwanda and to assess the influence of Project leadership on project performance of Three Stones International Rwanda. This research will help the Rwandan government, to better comprehend the significance of efficient project management on the success of public projects in Rwanda, in particular planners and decision-makers involved in capacity building. Because it inspires them to conduct research on related subjects, this study will be beneficial to other researchers. The researcher employed a descriptive research design, with a sample size of 213 and a target population of 459, in order to achieve on research objectives, the primary data was obtained using questionnaires and an examination of the supporting documentation was utilized to gather the secondary data. The acquired data was analyzed using regression, correlation, and mean calculations in SPSS version 21. Tables was utilized to illustrate the findings, and a pilot study was conducted to evaluate the validity and dependability of the instruments used to gather the data. After collecting and analyzing data the following responses were obtained. The Pearson coefficient correlation showed that there is strongly positive correlation of 852 (r=0.852) between beneficiary involvement and public project performance. The study concluded that project managers emphasize on the availability of project finance, beneficiary’ involvement, monitoring and evaluation and project leadership to boost public project performance. The study recommended that the project managers should focus highly on the effective utilization of allocated resources to avoid any misuse of financial resources.
Keywords: Project Management, project management effectiveness, Performance of public projec
Factors Influencing Sustainability of Community Based Project in Rwanda: A Case of Imali Project
No full textThe main objective of this research study was to determine out the factors influencing sustainability of community-based project in Rwanda with Imali case project implemented by Imbuto Foundation in Gasabo, Kayonza, Huye, Musanze and Rubavu districts. The specific goals of the study are: to find out how community participation affects the sustainability of the Imali project; to find out how resource capacity affects the sustainability of the Imali project; and to find out how project management expertise affects the sustainability of the Imali project. Descriptive research used for this study, and it used both quantitative and qualitative methods. There were 359 persons in all included in the research, representing 9 different cooperatives. The simple size of 196 people was determined by using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) formula and the stratified random sampling used to allocate and deploy the calculated sample size in nine cooperatives proportionally to the size of each one. These showed that the human (age, education, management skills, population participation), economic (resource, purchase capacity), environment (market, calamity disaster) and greenhouse technology usage. The results presented in tables, figures and cross tables among others and be analyzed by using the literature reviews and proceed by a conclusion and recommendation to the results obtained assuring that the intended beneficiaries and other relevant parties are set up for success once donor funding wanes. The regression analysis on model summary results that indicate the influence of community participation, community resource capacity and project management skills on sustainability of the Imali project. The results indicated R of .798, R square of 0.636 and adjusted R square 0.630 based on R square it shows that 63.60% of total variation on sustainability of Imali project explained by those factors. ANOVA shows that F=108.441 and p 0.000<0.05 which is set as the standard significance level. This means that the researcher can confirm there is an influence of community participation, community resource capacity and project management skills on sustainability of the Imali project. The management of agricultural cooperatives recommended to establish good and sustainable management that ensure sustainability, autonomy, and independency rather than always waiting the external support.
Keywords: Sustainability, Community Based Project, Rwanda
Beneficiaries Empowerment and Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organization Projects in Rwanda: A Case of Send a Cow Rwanda Jyambere Project
No full textThis research analyzed how beneficiary empowerment affects the sustainability of NGO projects in Rwanda. The key characteristics that significantly help communities to empower themselves and promote sustainable development were discussed in detail and finally validated. More specifically, the study evaluated the impact of capacity building, material resources and partnerships on the sustainability of the Send a Cow Jyambere project in Rwanda. The study used descriptive research design with both quantitative and qualitative methods. The population of this study consisted of 5 technical project staff, 120 peer farmers and para-veterinaries and 1520 direct project beneficiaries. Thus, the total population was1645 individuals. Stratified random sampling was used to select 322 respondents as sample size. The survey used questionnaires and interviews to collect data. Descriptive and inferential analyses such as frequencies, percentages, correlations and regressions were used to present the quantitative data in tabular and graphical form using SPSS version 23. This study targeted to be of utmost importance to the researcher, future researchers, Mount Kenya University, the Jyambere project and the Rwandan society at large. The Pearson correlation analysis between capacity building (r=0.772, p=0.000), material resource (r=0.613, p=0.000) and partnership (r=0.631, p=0.000) against project sustainability showed that capacity building was found to have a positive and statistically significant correlation. The analysis of regression coefficients showed that capacity building (β1=0.511, p=0.000) material resource (β2=0.374 p=0.000) and partnership (β1=0.201, p=0.000) all have positive and statistically significant effect on project sustainability since the p-values are less than 5%. This study has empirically demonstrated that beneficiaries’ empowerment plays a significant role in ensuring that projects are sustainable. Therefore, the researcher recommends that project managers should embrace best practices that enhance beneficiaries’ empowerment such as incorporating capacity building, provide necessary material resources that equip beneficiaries ready to work by themselves as well as partnership with other parties. The government and the regulatory bodies should be keen to promote such projects which are community-based.
Keywords: Beneficiaries Empowerment, Sustainability, Capacity Building, Material Resource, Partnerships
 
Entrepreneurial Competencies and Success of SMEs in Changwon, South Korea
No full textEntrepreneurial competencies play a crucial role in the success of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Competency encompass a range of skills, knowledge, and personal attributes that enable entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, make effective decisions, and lead their businesses. SMEs with strong entrepreneurial competencies are more likely to innovate, adapt to market changes, and achieve sustainable growth. By exhibiting competencies such as opportunity recognition, strategic thinking, and effective leadership, SME owners can navigate challenges, capitalize on market trends, and create competitive advantages. The presence of entrepreneurial competencies among SME owners contributes to their overall success and the positive impact they can make on local economies. The research identified several essential entrepreneurial competencies exhibited by SME owners in Changwon, they included strong opportunity recognition skills, effective decision-making abilities, and impactful leadership qualities. The provision of resources and initiatives, such as affordable facilities, mentoring, and networking opportunities, contributed to the growth and sustainability of SMEs. The study concluded that the entrepreneurial competencies and success of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Changwon, South Korea, are vital for the city's economic growth and development. Business incubators, co-working spaces, and mentoring programs provide SMEs with the necessary infrastructure and guidance. Even if SMEs enjoy several advantages, they also face challenges such as access to financing, market competition, regulatory hurdles, and talent retention. It was recommended that to collaborate with educational institutions and industry experts to develop comprehensive entrepreneurship education programs tailored to the needs of SME owners. Establish partnerships between financial institutions and government agencies to create specialized loan programs and venture capital funds targeted at SMEs. Provide financial education and mentorship to help SME owners improve their financial management skills and enhance their chances of securing funding.
Keywords: Entrepreneurial Competencies, Success, SMEs, South Kore
Credit Management Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Success among Youth-Led Micro Enterprises in Guangzhou, China
No full textCredit management knowledge is a critical factor in the entrepreneurial success of businesses. Understanding how to effectively manage credit transactions, assess creditworthiness, and maintain positive relationships with creditors is essential for financial stability and growth. Entrepreneurs with strong credit management knowledge are better equipped to secure financing, build credibility, optimize cash flow, and make informed financial decisions. By implementing sound credit management practices, businesses can mitigate the risk of bad debts, enhance their reputation, and seize opportunities for expansion and diversification. Ultimately, credit management knowledge serves as a foundation for entrepreneurial success by ensuring financial stability, facilitating access to resources, and enabling strategic decision-making. The study used the descriptive research design. The target population was 220 Micro Enterprises in Guangzhou, China. The study did sampling of 146 respondents that were chosen from the target population of 220 Micro Enterprises in Guangzhou, China. Data collection was done by the use of questionnaires. The study concluded that access to financing is a key determinant of entrepreneurial success. By equipping young entrepreneurs with credit management knowledge, they can develop strong credit profiles, demonstrate their creditworthiness, and increase their chances of securing loans or credit lines from financial institutions. Efficient cash flow management is vital for the smooth operation of micro enterprises. The study recommended that government agencies, industry associations, and educational institutions can collaborate to develop training programs and workshops specifically tailored to young entrepreneurs. Policymakers should consider implementing initiatives that incentivize financial institutions to provide accessible financing options to micro enterprises. Integrating credit management education into school curricula, vocational training programs, and entrepreneurship initiatives can equip young individuals with essential financial skills from an early stage.
Keywords: Credit Management, Entrepreneurial Success, Youth, Micro Enterprises, Chin
Project Management Practices and Performance of Construction Projects: A Case of Kigali Golf club and Kigali Arena Stadium Projects under Supervision of Rwanda Housing Authority
No full textThis research examined project management practices and performance in Rwanda's construction industry, with a focus on the Kigali Golf Club and Kigali ARENA projects. It assessed the impact of monitoring and evaluation practices, project risk management, and project leadership skills on performance. The study employs a mixed-method approach, collecting data from 166 respondents across various departments using questionnaires and interviews. The findings emphasize the significance of project monitoring and evaluation (mean score of 4.63), project risk management (mean score of 4.415), and project leadership skills (mean score of 4.63) in contributing to construction project performance. Overall, effective project management practices, including monitoring, evaluation, risk management, and leadership skills, are crucial for success in Rwanda's construction industry.
Keywords: Project management, Practices, Performance, Construction projects, Rwand
Effect of Risk Management Practices on Project Performance. A Case of Twiceceka Project/WFWI- in Huye District, Rwanda
No full textThe main objective of the study was to analyze the effect of risk management on project performance in Rwanda, with special attention to the TWICECEKA project in Huye District. A project implemented by Women for Women International with funding from USAID. The specific objectives of this study are: to assess the effect of risk identification on the performance of the TWICECEKA project in Huye; to establish the effect of risk analysis on the performance of the TWICECEKA project in Huye District; to assess the effect of risk response and planning on the performance of the TWICECEKA project in Huye District; and to assess the effect of risk monitoring and control on the performance of the TWICECEKA project in Huye District. The researcher adopted theories of change, constraints, and goal-setting in order to achieve the objectives. The researcher used a census survey. The sample size was 200 respondents, all targeted populations included. Questionnaires were used to collect the primary data for this study. Secondary data were also used to conduct the study. The questionnaires are comprised of both open-ended and closed-ended questions. The questionnaires were piloted first to determine instrument reliability before distribution. The questionnaires were administered through the drop and pick later method. The findings of the study were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. SPSS was used to analyze the data using descriptive statistics. The model summary revealed the R Square of 0.625, indicating that approximately 62.5% of the variance in Twiceceka Project performance can be explained by the predictors. The significance level is less than 0.05 (p < 0.05), indicating a highly significant relationship between the predictors and the performance of the Twiceceka Project. The coefficient for risk identification (β1=0.353, p<0.05). The coefficient for risk analysis (β2= 0.501, p<0.05). The coefficient for risk response planning (β3=0.425, <0.05). The coefficient for risk monitoring and control (β4= 0.297, p<0.05) indicating that there is effect of risk identification, risk analysis, risk response planning, risk monitoring and control on performance of the Twiceceka Project. The null hypotheses H01, H02, H03, and H04, which stated no significant effect of the respective risk management practices, can be rejected based on the low p-value (<0.05). It is recommended to focus on enhancing the depth and quality of risk analysis within the Twiceceka Project. This will provide a solid foundation for informed decision-making and effective risk response planning.
Key Words: Risk Management, risk identification, risk analysis, risk response, risk monitoring and control, Project performance