7 research outputs found
IMPLEMENTATION OF AVIATION SAFETY STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE OF AIR TRANSPORT INDUSTRY: A CONCEPTUAL PERSPECTIVE
Full text linkThe air transport industry has played an increasingly important role during the last quarter of the 21st century as a facilitator of overall economic activity and a critical element in certain economic sectors. Kenya has experienced a number of air accidents mostly with light aircrafts and helicopters in the recent years, and preventing accidents has remained a major challenge. Even though Kenya is experiencing challenges in terms of air accidents, the growth of air transport in terms of increased number of passengers through the airports, increase in number of operating aircrafts, increased license registrations, and air business expansion is evident. This paper is based on conceptual literature review on the relationship between monitoring of the implementation of aviation standards and performance of Air Transport. From the literature reviewed it is evident that the operational performance of the air transport industry in Kenya is closely dependent on monitoring of implementation of aviation safety standards which include continuous aviation training programs, proper and quality aviation personnel certification procedures, aviation infrastructure and proper data management on aviation safety procedures and concerns. The monitoring of the implementation of aviation safety standards is done by Civil Aviation Authority of Kenya
Risk Management Practices, Project Implementation and Performance of Jua-Kali Empowerment Programmes in Nairobi, Kenya
No full textThere is limited empirical literature supporting the interaction of risk management practices and the relationship between project implementation and performance of empowerment programmes. This theoretical limitation cannot just be ignored in the context of entrepreneurs` empowerment programmes due to their immense contribution to the National Gross Product (NGP) and national wellbeing. The purpose of this research was to examine the influence of risk management practices on the relationship between project implementation and performance of Jua-kali Empowerment Programmes (JEP) in Nairobi County, Kenya. The target population was 327 enterprises having benefitted from the JEP in Nairobi County Kenya. A sample of 181 entrepreneurs chosen using Krejcie and Morgan sample determination table. Both simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select samples. The reliability of the questionnaire was tested using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of reliability at 0.7. Pearson`s Correlation Coefficient (r) was used in correlational analysis and regression analysis was used in predicting the research model. The results showed that at P=0.000<0.05, r= 0.575, R2= 0.331 for F (1,145) = 4.632 depicting 1.4% change in performance of the programmes after introduction of risk management practices. It demonstrates that strength of the relationship between project implementation and performance of JEP depends on risk management practices. It was concluded that there is significance interaction between project implementation and risk management practices that moderates the effect of the project implementation on the performance of JEP. Hence Governments, implementors and supporters of entrepreneurs` empowerment programmes should strive to implement need-based project interventions while ensuring adequate risk mitigation measures in order to thwart adverse uncertainties and events that may derail sustainable delivery of results.
Keywords: Risk management practices, project implementation, performance of Jua-kali empowerment programmes  
FACTORS INFLUENCING ELECTRONIC TEACHER PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Full text linkObjective: This paper sought investigate the factors influencing electronic teacher performance appraisal and development system implementation in public primary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. Influencing factors considered were feasibility study, human resource management, communication management and e-readiness
Theoretical Framework: The study was anchored on; Stakeholders’ theory and The Diffusion of Innovations Theory.
Method: the study employed a mixed research design. Questionnaires and interview schedules were administered to 384 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.
Results and Discussion: The survey established that all the four factors had a positive correlation on the implementation of on electronic teacher performance appraisal and development system implementation in public primary schools in Kitui county. Feasibility study and communication management had a moderate correlation while both human resource management and ereadiness showed a weak correlation on electronic teacher performance appraisal and development system implementation in public primary schools,.
Research Implications: The study found that human resource management and e-readiness had the least influence on the electronic teacher performance appraisal and development system implementation in public primary schools. The survey recommends that government sectors’ managers in Kenya should ensure thorough and adequate considerations specifically on e-readiness and human resource management such as recruitment of qualified technical personnel are technically well trained and highly motivated to implement e-service projects in order to be accomplished within the scope, budget, time and of quality. That, government should empower network service providers to enhance network connections in all regions in the country.
Originality/Value: This research advances the understanding of project initiation processes role in achieving e-services implementation. It provides a replicable model for understanding electronic readiness in public primary teachers before implementation of e-services
Human Resource Management Process and Implementation of Electronic Teacher Appraisal and Development Programme in Public Primary Schools
Full text linkTeachers are seen as change agents in the development of knowledge, skills and attitude, and are required to develop professionally throughout their life in a sustainable manner. The purpose of the study was to assess how human resource management process influenced implementation of e-TPAD programme; The research employed descriptive survey and correlational research design. The target population of 411 comprising of all 400 teachers in Kisasi sub-county, 11 education officers (3 CSOs, 3 County education staff, and 5 headquarter staff) who were closely involved in implementation of e-TPAD programme. A sample size of 211 comprising of 200 teachers selected using stratified random sampling and proportionate approach and 11 education officers identified using census survey. Questionnaire, interview guide and document analysis were the main tools employed to gather data, which were piloted to ensure they were reliable and valid. Collected data was analyzed by use of SPSS where both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used. Frequencies, Means and Standard Deviations presented the descriptive statistics while inferential statistical tests were presented using Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient and regression analyses. Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient was applied to test null hypothesis was tested using. The results indicated r=.376; r2=.142; B=.259; F(1,186)= 30.712; t=5.542, at p=0.000<0.05, implying there was a statistical significant relationship between HRM process and implementation of e-TPAD programme at 95% confidence level and therefore the null hypothesis was rejected. Based on the findings it is therefore recommended that, for implementation to be fast tracked and succeed, proper human resource management planning, acquisition and well team management should be considered at the initial stages of the project. 
Do differences in the scale of irrigation projects generate different impacts on poverty and production?
Full text linkThis paper investigates differences in household production and consumption among small- and large-scale irrigators to assess whether the scale of an irrigation project increases household welfare in Mali. Much of the evidence of the impact of irrigation does not use counterfactual analysis to estimate such impact or distinguish between the scale of the irrigation projects to be evaluated. In the dataset collected by the author, both a large-scale irrigation project and small-scale projects are used to construct counterfactual groups. Propensity score matching is used to estimate the average treatment effect on the treated for small and large irrigators relative to nonirrigators on agricultural production, agricultural income, and consumption per capita. Small-scale irrigation has a larger effect on agricultural production and agricultural income than large-scale irrigation, but large-scale irrigation has a larger effect on consumption per capita. This suggests that market integration and nonfarm externalities are important in realizing gains in agricultural surplus from irrigation.Irrigation, program evaluation,
PROJECT TEAM DEMOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF RURAL ROADS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA
Full text linkTechnology sustainability in organisations is enhanced through creativity and innovation. By so doing, organisations are able to compete in turbulent markets and risky environments. With advances of technology, demographic diversity among the workforce has quickly become the greatest engine in business growth around the world since it enriches the workplace through broadening employee perspectives, strengthening their teams, and offering greater resources for problem resolution. Today’s workforce in organisations is a mix of different demographic factors. Most studies on demographic diversities among the workforce as well as emerging technologies have continuously resulted into inconsistent results on the direction and magnitude of their influence on performance of projects. The most affected include the construction of rural infrastructure projects especially roads due the role they play in supporting creativity, innovation and technology transfer in the rural areas and importantly demographic diversity is more pronounced. This paper therefore sought to establish the influence of age, gender, ethnicity and religion diversities of workers on performance of rural roads construction projects. The study was based on Kenya Rural Roads construction projects in Kenya. This paper adopted cross-sectional correlational survey design where structured questionnaire, interview guide and focussed group discussion were used in obtaining data from workers in rural roads construction projects. Descriptive and inferential analysis carried out indicated r= 0.788, R2 = 0.783, and F (1,195) = 319.256 at level of significance p=0.000<0.05. The null hypothesis was therefore rejected and concluded that there is a significant relationship between project team demographic diversity and performance of rural roads construction projects in Kenya. These findings indicate a thoughtful need to consider demographic diversity when constituting the project team to enhance performance in rural roads construction projects. This is therefore a clear evidence for government to draft policies to reaffirm the importance of project team demographic diversity in all its projects. For organisations and business practitioners, this paper recommends that firms should establish a robust system that records, collates, analyses, evaluates and recommends the best practices on effective implementation of diversity initiatives. This study recommends further study that would identify all demographi
Estimating bird abundance : making methods work
No full textIn many bird monitoring Surveys, no attempt is made to estimate bird densities or abundance. instead, counts of one form or another are made, and these are assumed to correlate with bird density. Unless complete Counts Oil Sample plots are feasible, this approach can easily lead to false conclusions, because detectability of birds varies by species, habitat, observer and many other factors. Trends in time of counts often reflect trends in detectability, rather than trends in abundance. Conclusions are further compromised when surveys are conducted at unrepresentative sites. We consider how to avoid these problems. We give a brief description of distance sampling methods, which allow detectability to be estimated. We consider strategies to ease their implementation, to enhance their reliability, to adapt the methods for difficult species, and to deal with circumstances in which representative sampling is problematic. We also consider some of the common problems encountered, and suggest solutions.Peer reviewe
