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Formulating an e-learning theory: a grounded theory approach
No full textDespite the significant growth and development of e-learning we
still do not have a relevant theory specifically stipulated to guide the
practice up to date. The design, implementation and delivery of e-
learning have been informed by the 20th Century classical theories of
learning namely: Behaviorism, Cognitivism and Constructivism. In
2005, we saw the inclusion of the Connectivist theory of learning for
the digital era. However, certain lacunae exist in these classical
learning theories that need further examination and explanation. This
research study therefore seeks to identify the contributions of the
classical learning theories to e-learning as well as establish the gaps
that exist in these theories in their application to e-learning with a
view of extending the connectivist theory into an e-learning theory
using the Grounded Theory (GT) Methodology
Dynamics of Technology Transfer for Innovation Processes in a Constrained Resource Settings: The Promise of Data Analytics and Computer Simulations
No full textTechnology transfer, defined as the movement of scientific inventions from an enterprise to the market place, is
often a difficult and frustrating process. Stakeholders in this area of study are usually at different levels of understanding due
to many factors involved and speak different languages. There are number of problems associated with technology transfer
processes in constrained resource settings such as lack of researchers in specific domains, motivation, bureaucratic climate,
inability to make effective public investments, funding and inappropriate infrastructure, culture among many others. This
research explores the above problems and others discussed by varies researchers in technology transfer and particularly those
in Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework using Data analytics and System Dynamics modeling
approaches. Data analytics will facilitate in developing a more promising and data rich System Dynamics model. The study
will shed light on technical and social factors that lead to formulation of policies which enable accelerated technology
transfers in constrained resource setting
A road map model towards unified software requirements engineering process management: System dynamics approach
No full textThe Success of software projects heavily and critically depends on the effectiveness of Requirements Engineering (RE) and the Requirements Engineering Process Improvement (REPI). This research study adopts and applies System Thinking/System Dynamics (SD) approach to the complex and dynamic REPI process. The research paper presents a unified model for improving quality software and delivery. Review of the state-the-art practice in RE and REPI literature indicates six categories of problem that motivated the research work reported in this paper. Poor RE and REPI processes make projects to fall behind schedule, encounter budget over-shoots and poor software specification and development. The research study seeks to understand these problems from a feedback control point of view due to lack of quantitative data and agreement on the nature of deficiencies in the current RE and REPI processes. The model developed therefore not seen to be an answer to the existing RE and REPI problems, but as an aid tool for research, researchers and RE stakeholders to advance a deeper understanding needed to answer them. The study identifies several strategies for performing REPI research from empirical to paradigm shift and isolates hot areas of research that address RE and REPI needs for effective software product delivery. Development of the model contributes to research by providing foundation for theory building on RE and RE improvement management of software projects in learning institutions, RE, REPI and software stakeholders
Factors influencing the growth of mobile banking service in Kenya.
No full textWith continuous innovations, banking in Kenya has found itself unable to resist technological
indulgence which has resulted to competitions and banks are forced to explore new channels for
monetary services beyond the banks premises. The general objective of the study was to
establish factors affecting the growth of mobile banking in Kenya. Specifically, the study was to
determine how perceived ease of use; transaction costs and perceived risk have affected the
growth of mobile banking in Kenya. The target population was 43 commercial banks in Kenya
and the sample size was 30 commercial banks with head offices in Nairobi. Respondents were
randomly selected from a sample frame of 5 staffs from data centre division of 30 commercial
banks. A questionnaire was used to collect the data from the respondents. Data was analysed
using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The findings
will help the policy makers mainly in financial services sector on how banks need to keep ahead
of innovations in order to remain competitive. The study will be important to investors and
government agencies like CBK and KNBS in establishing the level of impact and the growth of
mobile banking in the economy
A framework for enhancing corporate data security in a bring your own device (Byod) environment: a case of government organizations in Kenya.
No full textiiABSTRACTInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an integral part of the lives of many people today. In the business scene, ICT has been embedded into the fabric of many organizations. The modern business environment is highly dynamic and is characterized by increased competition and changing employee and customer demands. Emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Mobile Computing and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) have shifted the trajectory of how Information Technology (IT) is consumed. This shift has resulted in a phenomenon referred to as IT Computerization. Proliferation of mobile devices such as smart phones-and table tshasled to a notable shift in the way organizational resources are accessed by employees. Organizations are now adopting BYOD which allows employees to use their personal devices to access sensitive organizational data both within the organization and remotely. The greater capability and flexibility that these cutting-edge devices offer make them popular among many employees especially the younger generation. Adoption of BYOD by organizations presents various benefits such as increased employee productivity, better customer service and increased efficiency. Government agencies in Kenya are increasingly adopting the BYOD concept in line with the Government’s digitization program aimed at increasing efficiency of Government services and as a cost-cutting measure. However, the biggest challenge to successful adoption is the security of sensitive data. BYOD adoption presents data security risks such as loss of data, data leakages, distributed denial of service (DDoS), malware and other vulnerabilities
Challenges Facing The Implementation Of Integrated Financial Management Information System In Technical And Vocational Education And Training Institutions In Nairobi County, Kenya.
No full textThe reason why the Kenya Government adopted the use of IFMIS system was as a
result of the numerous benefits envisaged from its effective use among them proper
governance, improve fiscal transparency, a deterrent to corruption and fraud and
accountability of public funds. However, even after implementation, this system has
not been able to fully provide the expected benefits, especially in the government
institutions. The main purpose of this study was to assess the challenges facing the
effective implementation of the Integrated Financial Management Information System
(IFMIS) in TVET institutions in Kenya. The study specifically focused in establishing
the extent to which change management, technological infrastructure, human capital
development, and top management commitment affects effective implementation of
Integrated Financial Management Information System in the Technical and
Vocational Education and Training Institutions in Kenya. This study used descriptive
research design. The study was conducted in Technical and Vocational Education
Institutions in Nairobi County where it targeted 72 employees who use IFMIS. The
target respondents were from the administration, procurement, and finance
department. The study used a complete enumeration approach due to the relatively
small target population size. Primary data for this study was collected using
questionnaires which were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively.The study
established that the extent to which change management process had affected
effective IFMIS implementation process was high. The findings further established
that the general rating of the level of change management carried out was generally
moderate. The study also established that the extent to which technological
infrastructure had affected effective IFMIS implementation process was high. The
findings further established that the general rating of the level of technological
infrastructure capacity existing was generally moderate. The study established that the
extent to which human capital development had affected the effective IFMIS
implementation process was high. The findings further established that the general
rating of the level of human capital development carried out in the institution was
generally moderate. The study also established that the extent to which top
management commitment had affected effective IFMIS implementation process was
very high. The findings further established that the general rating of the level of top
management commitment was generally moderate. The study, therefore, concluded
that change management process, technological infrastructure, and human capital
development affected the IFMIS implementation process highly while top
management commitment affected the IFMIS implementation process very highly
Effect Of Knowledge Management On Organization Performance In The Public Service Sector In Kenya
No full textKnowledge management is very critical in the working of an organization because it
provides for the creation and transfer of knowledge effectively in an organization. This
study determined the effect of knowledge management on organizational performance in
the public-sector organizations of Kenya. The specific objectives were: to determine the
effect of knowledge creation on organizational performance in the public service of Kenya,
to establish the effect of knowledge sharing on organizational performance in the public
service of Kenya, to find out the effect of knowledge application on organizational
performance in the public service of Kenya, and to establish the effect of knowledge
storage on organizational performance in the public service of Kenya. This study adopted
multiple regression design to establish the effect between the independent and dependent
study variables. The target population included the 2343 employees at the ministry of
devolution, ministry of labor social security and services and the ministry of information
communication and technology. The researcher used simple random sampling and
stratified sampling technique to obtain a sample size of 303 respondents. Primary data was
collected using structured questionnaires and applying the drop and pick later method in
data collection procedure. A pilot group of 15 staff working at the public service
commission was used in testing the validity and reliability of the instrument. The collected
data was entered into SPSS 23.0 and MS. excel for further analysis computation. The study
found out that coefficient of correlation R was 0.897 an indication that the variables were
highly correlated. Adjusted R2 was 0.801 an indication that variations in organizational
performance was influenced by the independent variables. The study concludes that
knowledge creation, sharing, application and storage positively influenced organizational
performance of public service in Kenya. This was attributed to the following factors; public
service authority patented new ideas and knowledge it created and encouraged functional
heads to champion creation of new knowledge, staffs learnt to carry out their job by sharing
out duties, respondents indicated that the ministries planned for seminars to share
knowledge on current work place and staffs were trained on different tasks on different job
to share knowledge. The study recommends that public service ought to talking with
technical experts in specific field for knowledge creation and employees ought to be
valued. New knowledge ought to be created at the public service in an organized formal
training session. Ministries ought to plan for seminars to share knowledge on current work
place. Staffs ought to be trained on different tasks on different job to share knowledge.
Trainings ought to cover different tasks in various duties for staffs to share information.
The stakeholders ought to use public services to create knowledge and to increase service
delivery to the citizens, collect knowledge to help in solving everyday work problems and
improve service delivery to public service. The ministry system ought to have a trail to
monitor access on knowledge stored, they ought to have a proper mechanism of retrieving
stored work procedures and manuals and use advanced systems in storing their created
knowledge
Determinants Of Financial Inclusion In East Africa
No full textThere is a growing focus on financial inclusion among scholars and in policy circles. This study sought to analyse the underlying determinants of financial inclusion among five East African countries- Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. The general objective of the study was to determine the determinants of financial inclusion in East Africa. Specifically, the study examined the effect of rural population size, unemployment rates, income level and interest rates on financial inclusion. Rural population was presented as the proportion of a country’s population that lives in rural areas; unemployment rate as the proportion of a country’s population that is unemployed; income as the annual growth rate in GDP per capita; and interest rate as the real interest rate per year. The study used domestic credit to private sector by banks as a measure of financial inclusion. This variable is representative of the usage dimension of financial inclusion. The research design used was panel data analysis with secondary data collected from the World Development Indicators database of the World Bank. The 17 year period covered by the study spanned 2000 to 2016. The data was analysed on Stata and the output from analysis provided a basis for findings and recommendations. After conducting diagnostic tests, the model adopted for the study was the fixed effects model. The study found that rural population and income are significant determinants of financial inclusion with rural population being negatively related with financial inclusion. This means that the higher the rural population of a country, the less inclusive their financial system is. Unemployment though statistically insignificant had a negative relationship with financial inclusion. Interest rates had a positive but insignificant relationship with financial inclusion. The study recommended that focused financial literacy efforts be increased in the rural areas within East Africa to promote inclusion efforts. Areas for further study as recommended by the study were that a more robust measure of financial inclusion be used as opposed to the one dimension measure adopetd for this study. Further, the study recommended the use of more variables beyond the four to achieve more representative determinants of financial inclusion
Effect of financial reporting quality on the market price per share of firms listed in the Nairobi securities exchange.
No full textIn the recent past both the local and the international markets have a witnessed declining quality
of financial reporting. The poor quality financial reports have led to a mismatch between the
inherent values of shares and the book values hence contributing to market inefficiencies. This
study sought to provide an empirical evidence of the impact of poor financial reporting quality
on the Market Price per Share. The objective of the study was to examine the effect of financial
report quality on the share price. Financial reporting quality was measured in terms of the
qualitative characteristics of identified by IASB.During the investigations, the descriptive
research design was applied. The target population comprised of firms listed in the Nairobi
Securities Exchange between 2011 and 2017. However, since financial institution are under
tight regulations that greatly impact on their reporting, they were not investigated. From the
population, a sample of 60 firms were sampled using the stratified random sampling method.
Out of the 60, 13 were dropped for either having incomplete information or not having data on
their share prices. The study used content analysis in examining quality of financial reports of
the listed entities. Thereafter, inferential statistics of correlation and regression were used to
show the relationship between financial reporting quality and the Market Price per Share.The
findings of the study were that a change in Relevance, Faithful Presentation, Understand ability
and Timeliness leads to an increase in share prices while an increase in comparability leads to a
decrease in share prices
Effect Of Performance Appraisal System On Performance Of Secondary Schools’ Teachers In Kirinyaga West Sub-county, Kenya
No full textPerformance appraisal is one of human resource management functions that have emerged as
a strategic tool utilized by almost all organizations to achieve competitive advantage. It is a
process of identifying, measuring and assessing performance of every employee. The study
sought to determine the effect of performance appraisal on performance of secondary
schools’ teachers in Kirinyaga west Sub County. Specifically, the study explored the effect of
goalsetting practices, performance feedback practices and reward system practices on
performance of secondary school teachers in Kirinyaga west Sub County. The study was
guided by three theories; goal setting theory, expectancy theory and Hackman and Oldham
model. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study’s target population was
371 teachers in Kirinyaga West Sub-county. The study employed stratified random sampling
technique in sample selection. The study sample size was 192 respondents. The study used
questionnaire to collect primary data. In data analysis, quantitative data was analyzed
through descriptive statistics in form of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard
deviation using statistical package for social science (SPSS, version 21.0). The study also
conducted regression and correlation analysis to test the relationship between the study
variables. The study established that secondary school teachers agreed that goal setting
practices has help them improve teaching methodologies (mean 3.198); The feedback
received agrees with what teachers have actually achieved (mean 3.249); TSC pegs
promotion on performance (mean 3.249). further, the study results revealed a significant
positive relation between goalsetting practices, performance feedback practice as well as
reward system practices and teachers’ performance as indicated by the coefficient values of
0.391; 0.279 and 0.277(with all having a P < 0.05), respectively. The study concluded that
goal setting practices, performance feedback practices and reward system practices as a
performance appraisal system played a significant role in enhancing teachers’ performance in
Kirinyaga West Sub-county. The study recommended that to make goal setting practices
more effective, Teachers should be involved in setting of goals to establish a transparent and
objective criteria for appraisal to enable them know the basis upon which they are being
evaluated. further the study recommends that supervisor should provide regular and timely
feedback to teachers