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The Influence Of Organizational Culture On Knowledge Transfer In The Energy Sector In Kenya
Get PDFKnowledge transfer involves sharing of knowledge from the source to the recipient and the
utilization of the knowledge by the recipient to improve on their performance. The purpose of
this study was to investigate the influence of organizational culture on knowledge transfer in
the energy sector in Kenya. The specific objectives that guided the study were to establish the
influence of organizational structure on knowledge transfer in the energy sector in Kenya; to
investigate the influence of information systems on knowledge transfer in the energy sector in
Kenya; to find out the influence of rewards system on knowledge transfer in the energy sector
in Kenya; to determine the influence of interpersonal trust on knowledge transfer in the
energy sector in Kenya. The study was anchored on four theories; Organization theory,
adaptive structuration theory, Incentive theory and interpersonal trust-building theory. The
study adopted a descriptive survey research design to obtain critical information of the
subject under investigation from 98 respondents who work for the seven state corporations
under the department of energy in Kenya with a response rate of 92.9%. The seven state
corporations in the department of energy in Kenya are; the Kenya Electricity Generating
Company (KenGen), Kenya Power, Geothermal Development Company (GDC), Energy and
Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Rural Electrification & Renewable Energy
Corporation (REREC), Kenya Electricity Transmitting Company (Ketraco) and Nuclear
Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA). The obtained data was entered into STATA 15 and Ms
excel for analysis and computation.The findings show that coefficient of adjusted
determination R2 was 0.589 which translates to 58.9%, of changes in knowledge transfer can
largely be explained by the four independent variables; organization structure, information
system, reward system and interpersonal trust. The study concludes that the rewards system
has a significant influence on knowledge transfer in the energy sector in Kenya. This is due to
the both financial and no-financial rewards ability to motivate individuals to adopt behaviours
that promote knowledge transfer. Interpersonal trust has a significant influence on knowledge
transfer in the energy sector in Kenya, this is due to the existence of trust among employees
as well as policies that protect those transferring their knowledge from harm. The study
recommends that the state corporations in the energy sector ought to refine their rewards
systems to attract more of it employees partake in knowledge transfer practices. Further, they
ought to promote and enhance interpersonal trust among it ranks
Effect Of Procurement Management Practices On Performance Of The Kenya Tea Development Agency Factories
Get PDFProcurement management practices play an important role in the performance of an
organization. The general objective of the study was to examine the effects of
procurement management practices on the performance of Kenya Tea Development
Agency (KTDA). The specific objectives of the study were to assess the effect of
supplier alliance on the performance of the KTDA; determine the effect of procurement
cost control practices on the performance of the KTDA; examine the effect of
procurement risk management practices on the performance of the KTDA and; explore
the effect of technology adoption in procurement processes on the performance of the
KTDA. This study was premised on resource-based view theory, balanced score card
theory, systems theory and transaction cost theory. The descriptive research design was
used with data being collected using quantitative and approaches. The target population
of the study was the staff working in all the 66 Tea Factories under KTDA. The unit
of observation was each factory while the unit of analysis was the employees. In these
factories, there are 594 workers. These can be categorized broadly into Procurement
officers, operational officers, and finance officers. Stratified proportionate random
sampling techniques was utilized to choose the sample and estimate overall population
parameters more precisely, resulting in a more representative sample. Simple random
sampling was utilized to choose 198 respondents for the study. A questionnaire was
used to collect data for analysis. To draw inferences and make generalizations about
the population, the researcher used descriptive statistics. SPSS software was used to
obtain mean, frequencies, descriptive, and inferential statistics for the study. To link the
independent factors to the dependent variable, a multiple linear regression model was
utilized. The findings show that there were significant relationships between the
Performance of KTDA Factories and independent variables as follows: supplier
alliance, r=0.892, p<0.05; cost control practices, r=0.827, p<0.05; risk management
practices, r=0. 862, p<0.05; and technology adoption, r=0. 844, p<0.05). Also, the
combined influence of the independent variables could statistically and significantly
predict Performance of KTDA Factories (F= 305.931, p<0.05). In this regard, it can be
concluded that supplier alliance, cost control practices, risk management practices and
technology adoption affected the performance of KTDA factories. The study
recommends that KTDA should keep databases of key suppliers so as to enhance their
contribution to the performance of KTDA factories. Regular meetings and forums
should be put in place to create rapport with existing and emerging key suppliers.
KTDA should continuously review any areas of wastage in the factories. Budgets
should be regularly reviewed to ensure that costs are reduced. In addition, effort should
be put in place to procure high quality goods to reduce maintenance costs of machines
and items. There should be due diligence to enhance risk management practices. Staff
should be regularly trained on risk management strategies. In addition, there should be
effort to ensure that all emergent risks are promptly identified and ways of dealing with
them explored. KTDA should always ensure that new technologies are adopted. All
obsolete technologies should be passed out systematically and replaced with new ones.
A search of the market place for new technology that could create competitive
advantages should be undertaken and such technologies promptly adopted
Effect Of Mergers And Acquisition On Financial Performance Of Commercial Banks In Kenya
No full textThis study was undertaken to assess the effects of mergers and acquisition on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The business environment in all economies is ghastly evolving and with the advent of globalization, the environment has become more volatile and as a result, competition among firms in different sectors of the economy has become very stiff. Some organizations have been adversely affected by the competition level and have quit the race while others have opted to merger while others have been acquired as a wind up strategy. The study looked at customer base, strategic realignment, asset acquisition and technical expertise acquired and how these affects the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study was based on resource dependency theory, financial synergy theory, theory of corporate control and shareholders wealth maximization theory, discuss all independent variables through empirical review as well as gaps left by past researchers, and finally present a conceptual framework to depict the relationship between the dependent and independent variables of the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted all commercial banks in Kenya. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 195 employees from the 39 commercial banks in Kenya. The researcher collected primary data from the banks employees by use of structured questionnaires, which were be administered through emails as well as drop and pick basis. Secondary data was collected on financial performance of the banks from the central bank website. Collected data was analysed by use of both quantitative and inferential statistics with percentages and means responses from the mean. A regression analysis was also be undertaken by the researcher to test and determine the level of connection between the independent and dependent variables. From the data analysis, the study concludes that there is a positive financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya due to acquisition and mergers. This was indicated by 1.05 units for market base, 1.39 units for technical expertise and 1.50 units increase in financial performance of banks that had mergers and acquisitions respectively The study recommended that that banks facing constraints on the market should consider merging with others and or being acquired in a bid to consolidate their energies to expand their profitability. This is because mergers/acquisition is not just for the best interest of the managers but also shareholders as it leads to an increase in shareholders’ wealth as opposed to each financial institution operating separately on its own by increasing the number of customers a bank has. Financial institutions that are already struggling with financial crisis to consider consolidating their assets, technical expertise, market base and formulate new dynamic strategies that will improve their financial performance. With a combined approach through either merger or acquisition, banks stand a better chance to survive in the ever changing financial sector of the economy
Towards An Evaluation Framework For The Influence Of Access Regulations On The Performance Of The 5G Markets In Kenya
No full textThe 5G network constitutes a fundamental part which is the future gigabit communication network and infrastructure which enables a wide part of innovations that are critical for modern digital societies. Notwithstanding clear evidence that 5G innovations in Kenya may have the possibility to release an opportunity for smart cities to take full advantage of what’s being called the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the details regarding access regulations and how they impact on 5G network markets performance in Kenya are virtually non-existent. The aim of this subject study intended to examine the consequence of access regulations of 5G network performance in Kenya. The specific objective includes: to evaluate the 5G markets performance in Kenya; to evaluate the effects and impacts of strict network neutrality on the performance of 5G network markets in Kenya; to determine the effect of mobile virtual networks operator’s obligations on 5G markets performance in Kenya and to control the effect of unbundling requirements on the performance of 5G network markets in Kenya. A cross-sectional descriptive research was adopted. The study targeted firms in the following six market segments: International gateway operators; Submarine cable landing rights operators; network facilities providers Tier 1; Network facilities providers Tier 2; Network facilities providers Tier 3; and telecommunications contractors. The target firms included the major telecom service providers in terms of user’s subscription such as mobile operators, mobile money providers, and fixed data and internet providers registered in Communications Authority. The targeted study respondents constituted of either project management office heads; project managers; solution architects; operations and support teams; procurement or contract managers in each of the target firms. During the study a sample size of 375 companies were randomly selected to participate. The respondents were asked to evaluate the scales operationalizing the variables under study from semi-structured questionnaire which were both open and closed ended questionnaires to audience. Descriptive statistics was used as a tool to summarize the background characteristics of respondents and frequency distributions. In summary the 5G technology will ensure competitive and improved opportunities in technological innovations which will improve drastically the areas of investment like education sector, manufacturing industries, health sector, transport sector, economic and social value across industry sectors
Effect Of Internal Audit Characteristics On Audit Effectiveness In Semi Autonomous Government Agencies Of Kenya
Get PDFThe study aimed to find out how internal audit features affect audit effectiveness in Kenya's
semi-autonomous government institutions. The study's specific objectives were to
determine the impact of internal audit characteristics on audit effectiveness, determine the
impact of internal audit independence on audit effectiveness, determine the impact of
internal audit management support on audit effectiveness, and explain how internal audit
experience affects audit effectiveness in semi-autonomous governments. Nairobi County,
which contains 81 semi-autonomous government agencies, was the target county in Kenya.
The study used a descriptive research design, with 81 respondents (one internal auditor per
institution) as the target population. Because of the population's manageability, the study
employed census data. The information was gathered through closed questionnaires. The
respondents were given the research equipment face to face. Data was evaluated using both
descriptive and inferential statistics, such as means, standard deviations, frequencies, and
percentages, as well as correlation and regression analysis. The study established that the
internal auditors of Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies did agree that the internal
auditor reports informs management’s decision making; internal audit independence could
only be achieved by allowing the internal audit department to perform its responsibilities
free from any interference; for the internal audit department to be able to meet its
responsibilities, the department must have or be able to attract persons with the required
knowledge, skills and experience; the internal audit function helps expedite external audits
and that for the internal auditors to be deemed experience, they must have a good
understanding of the entity’s system of internal controls. Further, the study results revealed
a significant positive relationship between internal audit independence, internal audit
management support, internal audit experience as well as independence of internal audit
staff and the internal effectiveness in the Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies. The
study concluded that internal audit independence, internal audit management support,
internal audit experience played a significant role in enhancing the effectiveness of internal
audit function in Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies. The study recommended that
the heads of the internal audit function should be allowed unlimited access to desired
records and information and should be supervised by audit committees. Further, Semi Autonomous Government Agencies should ensure that the recommendations provided by
the internal auditors are acted on. The study recommends that there is need for internal
audit staff to undergo regular trainings and participate in the development programs to
boost their skills and expertise
Influence Of Financial Management Reforms On Public Expenditures In The County Governments Of The Western Region Of Kenya
No full textThe Office of Auditor General reports indicate inefficient public expenditures in most County Governments in Kenya, despite existence of public financial management reforms. This study endeavors to examine influence of public financial management reforms (budget reforms, financial reporting reforms, fiscal decentralization reforms and public procurement reforms) on public expenditures in the County Governments of the Western Region of Kenya ; Kakamega, Vihiga, Busia and Bungoma County Governments. The study was guided by Resource allocation theory, Theory of Budgeting, Agency theory, Fiscal Decentralization Theory and Public Expenditure Management Model. The study utilized a descriptive survey design. The study targeted 65 Chief Officers from the four Counties in the Western Region. A total of 65 respondents were used as the sample size using census sampling technique Respondents' primary data was obtained directly from them using self-administered structured questionnaires. A pilot study was conducted in the County Government of Kisumu, which borders the study area. The Cronbach alpha test, which is a measure of internal consistency, was used to evaluate instrument validity, while the Cronbach alpha test, which is a measure of internal consistency, was used to assess the dependability of the research instruments. The obtained data was edited, cleaned, and coded before being analyzed using SPSS version 24. Inferential statistics, such as Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis, was computed to test if there is a correlation, linear, or multiple relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to summarize data using frequencies, percentages, and means, while inferential statistics, such as Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis, will be computed to test if there is a correlation, linear, or multiple relationships between the independent and dependent variables. Tables and charts was used to display the outcomes of the analysis. Multiple linear regression results indicated that budget reforms had positive and significant effect on public expenditures. Financial reporting reforms, fiscal decentralization and public procurement reforms also had a positive and significant effect on public expenditures. On the other hand, the regression analysis revealed that the public financial management reforms explained up to 78.0% change in public expenditures in five counties from western region of Kenya. The study concluded that public financial management reforms significantly influence public expenditures in five counties from western region of Kenya. The study recommended that there is need to establish budget stabilization fund through an Act of Parliament. This fund will go a long way to enhance the practicability of exchequer release to the spending units. Budget stabilization fund can be used to make sure that there are no delays in budget execution and programme implementation. Further, more reforms should focus on disclosure of public sector financial information and fair reporting of service concession agreements in order to improve transparency in public expenditure
Effect of Donor Funding on the Performance of Water Utilities in Kenya
No full textThe objective of this study was to analyse the effect of donor funding on
the performance of water utilities in Kenya. The study employed the use
of a census by targeting all 88 regulated Water Services Providers (WSPs)
in Kenya for a period of two years, 2016 and 2017. Data pertaining to the
support received from the donors were obtained from the publications of
the WSPs, Development Partners, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and
Office of Auditor General (OAG). Performance data of the various WSPs
were extracted from the Impact reports produced by Water Regulatory
Board (WASREB), for the periods 2016/7 to 2017/8. Presentation of the
data was done through the use of tables and charts with the application
of SPSS. The study found that donor funding issued as Output Based
Approach (OBA) leads to improved performance. This finding is
expected to assist the Kenyan Government in negotiating for the Official
Development Assistance (ODA) funding to be aligned to the government
flagship projects under the Medium Term Plans (MTP). The study
recommends OBA as the best way of issuing donor
The Effect Of Tax Compliance Strategies On Government Tax Revenue In Kenya
No full textThis study sought to establish the effects of tax compliance strategies on government tax revenue. The specific objectives of the study is to: establish the effect of taxpayer education strategy on tax revenue, determine the effect of improved tax payer services strategy on tax revenue, and assess the effect of law enforcement strategy on tax revenue as well as determine the effect of technology adoption strategy on tax revenue. The study is pegged on three theories namely; the economic deterrence theory, fiscal exchange theory and the regulatory compliance theory. Revenue data between 1980 and 2020 was used in the study. Ordinary Least Squares technique (OLS) was employed to establish the long run relationship between expenditure on taxpayer education, tax payer services, law enforcement and technology on government tax revenues. Breusch-pagan test was used to test for heteroscedasticity and multi-collinearity, Variance Inflation Factor method was used. The study tested for serial autocorrelation since the data was time series nature. The Jarque-Bera test was conducted to test normality for the error term. The relationship between variables was established through correlation analysis and regression analysis. The results indicated a positive and significant relationship between taxpayer education strategy and tax revenue in Kenya (β= 1.128, p=0.012). There was a positive and significant relationship between law enforcement strategy and tax revenue in Kenya (β= 0.429, p= 0.007). Technology adoption strategy had a positive and significant relationship with tax revenue in Kenya (β= 0.199, p= 0.003). Lastly, taxpayer services strategy revealed a positive and significant relationship with tax revenue in Kenya (β= 0.490, p= 0.002). The study concluded that taxpayer education strategy, law enforcement strategy, technology adoption strategy and taxpayer services strategy affected tax revenue in a positive and significant way. The study recommends that the government should continue providing taxpayer education. Further, the government should continue to up its tax compliance enforcement efforts. The government should spend more on technology usage which will help in the administration of the tax system and lastly it should pursue alternative measures in its quest to improve on the level of tax efficiency and effectiveness
Effect Of Budgetary Process On Budget Performance In County Governments In Kenya
Get PDFBudget is a very powerful tool in management and serves as a tool for controlling the use of limited
financial resources in the accomplishment of organizational goals. The study sought to determine the effect
of budgetary process on budget performance in county governments in Kenya. The specific objectives of
the study were budgetary planning, budgetary implementation and budgetary monitoring. The study is of
great significance to the management of county governments, policy makers such as top management,
budget officers, internal auditors and accountants in both the national government and the county
governments in Kenya, and scholars in the field of finance and accountancy as the study is important in
adding to scholarly work of the existing body of knowledge The study employed a descriptive survey
research design to establish the effect of budgetary controls on budget performance in county governments
in Kenya. The study employed both quantitative data and qualitative data. Primary data used was collected
using questionnaire while secondary data was collected using data collection sheet. Judgmental sampling
was used in determining the sample size. The population of the study were the heads of budget departments
of the forty-seven counties in Kenya with a sample of forty-seven budget officers. Multiple regression
model was used to model the cross-sectional data employed. STATA software was used to analyze the data
collected. The study findings were presented using graphs, tables and figures. The study concludes that
budgetary process has a positive significant effect on budget performance in the county governments in
Kenya. The study recommends that county governments should that budgetary planning policy documents
and regulatory frameworks are in place. The study further recommends staff to be engaged in continuous
professional development programs and ensure IFMIS are trained and also that internal audit reports,
controller of budget reports and auditor general reports are effectively and timely prepared