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{"title":"INFLUENCE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF AQUACULTURE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN KISUMU COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"GEORGE O. MBEGA, JOASH MIGOSI, PhD, ROBERT ONYANGO, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2698","url":null,"abstract":"The impetus of aquaculture as the fastest growing food-producing sector in the world remains key to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Despite the implementation of Economic Stimulus Project - Fish Farming Enterprise Productivity Program (ESP-FFEPP), Kenya’s fisheries remain at their production limit at a time of rapid human population growth. It is therefore crucial to understand the aquaculture project management practices, which would engender their heightened performance. Thus, this study investigated the influence of project management practices on performance of aquaculture projects in Kisumu County, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to, examine the influence of technological adoption, communication, community involvement and monitoring and evaluation on the performance of aquaculture projects, This study adopted a descriptive survey research design with a target population of 435 farmers, 2 program assistants, 2 monitoring and evaluation experts and 4 extension officers of the 28 farming groups of Aquaculture business development programme from Kisumu County. A sample size of 205 was drawn from a total population of 435 farmers using Krejcie and Morgan Table 1970. Data was collected by using a questionnaires and interview schedules. Reliability was ensured through a Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha of above 0.7, which is generally considered reliable. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics of correlation and multiple regression analysis using SPSS version 25.0. the four project management practices in this study accounted for R 2 = 0.721 which is 72.1% of the variance in project performance. Basing on F-value of 103.52 and a p-value of 0.00 there is a significant influence of project management practices on performance of aquaculture business development projects in Kisumu County, Kenya. In this regard the management of aquaculture projects should address challenges of project performance by strengthening project management practices through their policy framework. Key Words: Aquaculture Business, Sustainability, Food Production, Technological Adoption, Communication, Community Involvement, Monitoring and Evaluation CITATION: Mbega, G. O., Migosi, J., & Onyango, R. (2023). Influence of project management practices on performance of aquaculture business development projects in Kisumu County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (3), 198 – 213.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135597150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AUTONOMY AND PERFORMANCE OF STAR RATED HOTELS IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA: MODERATING ROLE OF DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES","authors":"JOAN BII, CALEB AKUKU, PhD, GEOFFREY KIMUTAI, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2697","url":null,"abstract":"Global competition poses a challenge to hoteliers forcing them to reposition themselves strategically through entrepreneurial orientation to improve their performance. In Kenya, the performance of hotels continues to worsen courtesy of the poor entrepreneurial orientation (EO) to survive hostile political, social, economic and institutional environment. However, most studies on Dynamic capabilities (DCs) and autonomy have been conducted in developed countries. In this regard, this study was designed to assess the effect of autonomy on performance of star rated hotels in North Rift Region, Kenya: moderating role of dynamic capabilities. The study was grounded on stakeholders’ theory. The study adopted explanatory research design based on samples drawn from across the star rated hotels in North Rift Region. The target population was 575 administrative and service employees of star rated hotels . Stratified and simple random sampling technique was adopted besides using Taro Yamane (1967) formula to calculate the sample size of 278 respondents from the target population. Data was collected by use of self-administered structured questionnaire and was analysed by use of both descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 25. The findings showed that autonomy explained a variation of performance of star rated hotels. After the inclusion of dynamic capabilities as a moderator, findings from hierarchical regression analysis showed that there is an increase in variation of performance of star rated hotels as explained by autonomy . The study concludes that dynamic capabilities significantly moderate the effect of autonomy on performance of star rated hotels. This implies that by implementing autonomy alongside DC basing on the stakeholders’ theory, the star rated hotels stands to improve on their performance. Therefore, star rated hotels to analyse their strategic orientation and pay more attention in addressing autonomy besides dynamic capabilities for purposes of increasing their performance. This will give the internal stakeholders a greater sense of ownership and control over business operations as a source of opportunities, innovations and competitive advantage . The findings of this study are likely to help the management of star rated hotels and other stakeholders to strengthen autonomy and DC to remain competitive for maximal performance for economic development and realization of Vision 2030. Key: Autonomy , Business Performance and Dynamic Capabilities CITATION : Bii J., Akuku, C., & Kimutai, G. (2023). Autonomy and performance of star rated hotels in north rift region, Kenya: Moderating role of dynamic capabilities. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (3), 183 – 197.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135597149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"BORNES C. KORIR, PhD, ANNE KALEI, PhD, TRUPHOSA KORIR, PhD, ROBERT ONYANGO, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2700","url":null,"abstract":"The quality of education depends on how skilled and motivated teachers are to improve their professional knowledge and skills throughout all their career for sustained performance. In this regard there has been a growing and continuous demand for teachers to improve their knowledge and skills on curriculum and teaching methodology through professional development strategies. However, gaps in teacher’s professional development is a worldwide problem. This calls for the development of teachers beyond their initial training. In this regard the study focused on the effect of professional development on teachers' performance. In order to successfully accomplish the objective, the study used an explanatory research methodology. The teachers from 248 public secondary schools were the target demographic. The target population was 2262 teachers from 248 public secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County. Taro Yamane (1967) formula was used to determine the study’s sample size of 340 teachers. Data was collected using a questionnaire which was tested for validity and reliability after pre-testing in Nandi County. Data was analysed inferential and descriptive statistics Using SPSS version 20. From the findings formal professional development (t = 12.292, P<.05) and informal professional development (t = 2.075, P<.05), implying that all the professional development strategies significantly affected teachers' performance in public secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County. All the two professional development strategies understudy (informal and formal professional development) jointly explained 56.5 percent variation on teachers' performance. In this regard the public secondary schools should encourage teachers’ professional development strategies for maximal teacher performance through a policy framework. Key words: Professional Development and Teachers' Performance CITATION: Korir, B. C., Kalei , A., Korir, T., &amp; Onyango, R. (2023). Influence of professional development on teachers' performance in secondary schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (3), 214 – 226.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135597151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF REVERSE LOGISTICS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF TEXTILE AND APPAREL FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY","authors":"MOHAMMED OSMAN OMAR, GLADYS KITUKU, MOSES KITHINJI","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2696","url":null,"abstract":"This study found out the influence of reverse logistics towards organizational performance of textile and apparel firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study utilized natural resource based view theory. A descriptive research design was used in this research. The target population of this study was 92 textile and apparel industries in Nairobi County. The respondents were one procurement manager and one finance manager making a total of 184 respondents. The sampling frame for the target population in this research was the list of all 92 textile and apparel industries in Nairobi County. This study however conducted a census on all the 92 textile and apparel industries in Nairobi County without adopting a sampling technique. Because the sample size for sampling was insufficient, the census approach was used. The questionnaire items comprised of both closed ended and open- ended questions. This study pilot tested 10% of the target population size, which represent 9 procurement and finance managers in textile and apparel firms in Kiambu County. The research utilized descriptive statistical tools called SPSS version 26 to analyses data. In order to summarize feedback for further analyzing and enhance comparison, tables and figures were used. The study revealed a strong and statistically significant positive relationship between reverse logistics and the organizational performance of textile and apparel firms in Nairobi County. Based on these findings, it was recommended that reverse logistics should be considered a vital factor for all manufacturing firms in the twenty-first century. Additionally, the study proposed that the Kenyan Government, through NEMA, should establish rules and regulations mandating all manufacturing firms to adopt environmentally friendly practices throughout their entire supply chain. Key Words: Reverse Logistics, Green Technology, Supply Chain CITATION : Omar M. O., Kituku, G., &amp; Kithinji, M. (2023). Influence of reverse logistics on organizational performance of textile and apparel firms in Nairobi County. The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (3), 172 – 182.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135065755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"FOOD INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ON FOOD SECURITY IN NASSIR COUNTY, SOUTH SUDAN","authors":"BERNARD NYATAYA, SIMON OBWATHO, PhD, KIMANI GICHUHI, PhD, FREDRICK OBUNGA","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2695","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2695","url":null,"abstract":"Widespread hunger and malnutrition persist today despite considerable growth in per capita food availability. This has prompted an evolving conceptualization of food security and of mechanisms to attain and maintain food security. The study aimed at establishing food security and food intervention programs designed to respond to the threat of hunger. The primary objective of the study focused on the effects of food intervention programs on food security in Nassir County, South Sudan. The specific objectives of the study were guided by four variables; emergency response programs, mid-term intervention, long term food intervention and coping strategies. The Theory of Change and Stakeholders Theory anchored the study variables. The descriptive research design was adopted, and in the process proved significant in establishing the existing relationship between the variables. The study target population was 9,996 individuals obtained from different institutions as outlined. A sample of 370 individuals was considered by the researcher. The reliability tool was determined by the use of SPSS Software version 25. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in percentages, mean and standard deviation. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in percentages, mean, and standard deviation. The study used inferential statistics to test the hypotheses. The study revealed that an emergency response program with p=0.489 has a weak insignificant positive effect on food security in Nassir County. Secondly, mid-term food intervention with an r (215), =0.048, p=0.001&gt;0.05 showed that there was significant and positive moderate effect on food security. Thirdly, long-term food security intervention with a r (215)=.208, p=.003 showed that there was a significant and positive moderate effect on food security. Finally, coping strategies with a (r(215) =-.17. p=.807&gt;0.05) demonstrated that there is an adverse (negative) effect on food security. The study recommended that a multi-sector response with a lens for relief, development and peace initiatives would be effective in addressing food security. Key Words: Emergency Response Program, Mid-Term Intervention, Long-Term Intervention, Coping Strategies, Food Security CITATION : Nyataya, B., Obwatho, S., Kimani, G., &amp; Obunga, F. (2023). Food intervention programs on food security in Nassir County, South Sudan . The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (3), 155 – 171.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135065589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF BUSINESS LIFE CYCLE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING IN THE COMMERCIAL BANKS OF KENYA","authors":"PATRICIA SYOKAU MUSYOKI, THOMAS A. SENAJI, PhD, ERIC MUTIIRIA","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2694","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2694","url":null,"abstract":"The study evaluated the influence of the business life cycle on strategic planning in commercial Banks of Kenya. The study was guide Business Cycle Model. The study employed a census design. The target population was three managers from 42 Commercial making a total of 126 target respondents. Data was analyzed using excel and Statistical Program for Social Scientist version 24.0 (SPSS) as the basic computer method for data analysis. Descriptive statistics was used mainly to summarize the data. This included percentages and frequencies. From the analysis, the study revealed a strong significant positive relationship between business life cycle and strategic planning in commercial Banks of Kenya. Therefore, the study hypothesis which states that business life cycle has significant influence on significant on strategic planning in commercial Banks of Kenya was accepted. The study therefore concluded that business life cycle played a significant role on strategic planning in commercial Banks of Kenya. This is because there existed a positive and significant relationship between the independent variable and strategic planning in commercial Banks of Kenya. Key Words: Business Life Cycle, Strategic Planning CITATION : Musyoki, P. S., Senaji, T. A., &amp; Mutiiria, E. (2023). Influence of business life cycle on strategic planning in the commercial banks of Kenya . The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (3), 142– 154.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135397797","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVOLVED MINISTRY OF HEALTH FUNCTIONS IN MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"MONICAH MWENDE MUNENE, JANE W. MUNGA, ANN RINTARI, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2693","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i3.2693","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of technological infrastructure on the strategic implementation of devolved ministry of health functions in Makueni. Descriptive research design was used in this study. Staff working at Makueni County Referral Hospital in Makueni County were chosen as the target respondents because they were the ones with the highest level of knowledge and experience on the issues related to the devolved Ministry of Health functions in the county. A total of 96 participants were enough to reliably achieve this research targets. Stratified random sampling technique were used to select a sample from the population of the study. Data was collected using structured questionnaires. The questionnaires were taken personally to the respondents and in some instance with the help of the person in charge. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistical package for social services (SPSS). A correlation analysis was conducted to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The findings of the study were presented in tables and figures. Based on the findings above the study revealed that technological infrastructure has positive and significant effect on strategic implementation of devolved ministry of health functions in Makueni County. The study recommended development of a comprehensive technology infrastructure plan for Makueni County. The plan should include the establishment of an integrated information system, the adoption of cloud-based technologies, the development of an integrated mobile health system, the utilization of geographic information systems, and the implementation of data analytics systems to better understand and manage health data. Key Words: Technology, Infrastructure Development, Strategic Plans CITATION : Munene, M. M., Munga, J. W., &amp; Rintari, A. (2023). Influence of technological infrastructure on the strategic implementation of devolved ministry of health functions in Makueni County, Kenya . The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (3), 132– 141.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135602118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STRATEGY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF INSURANCE FIRMS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"VINCENT KIPYEGON, DAVID KIIRU, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i2.2681","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i2.2681","url":null,"abstract":"This research evaluated the impact of leadership strategy on the performance of insurance firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The resource-based view was the study's anchor theory, which was strengthened by situational leadership theory. A descriptive research design was used in this study. Employees of selected insurance organizations in specific functional divisions, such as information technology, human resource, finance, sales and customer service, and marketing, was surveyed using standardized questions. The study's target population was 427 people, with a sample size of 128. Simple random sampling was used in the investigation. SPSS version 26.0 was used to analyze the qualitative data. The relationship between independent and dependent variable was demonstrated using inferences. The study found that employee motivation increases organizational performance and in the insurance, there is a strong sense of loyalty. The study presented that strategic leadership enhances the organization performance and customer representation was brought on board when key decisions were being made concerning them. The study found that strategic leadership variables had a strong positive correlation to organizational performance. The study concluded that strategic leadership had a positive and significant effect on organizational performance. The study recommended that insurance companies and regulators should consider ability to anticipate, envisage, maintain adaptability, and allow others to make strategic adjustments as needed as a prerequisite for creating a winning plan. Key Words: Strategic Leadership, Insurance Firms, Organization Performance CITATION : Kipyegon, V., &amp; Kiiru, D. (2023). Impact of leadership strategy on the performance of insurance firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya . The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (2), 1508 – 1517.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136301343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTEREST RATE CAPPING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"RUTH KWAMBOKA OCHARO, OSCAR SANGORO, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i2.2682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i2.2682","url":null,"abstract":"Before interest rate capping, commercial banks fixed their basic rates and offered their clients the highest muscle. Such higher payments undermined customers but allowed banks to continue to benefit from huge profit margins. In contrast, the introduction of interest rate capping and how banks have been dissolved has resulted to the drop of profitability . A case of Kenya Commercial Bank Limited in Kakamega County was utilized to evaluate the relationship between interest rate capping and the performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study's objectives were to; identify the relationship between credit uptake, financial exposure and lending practices and the financial performance of Kenyan commercial banks. A descriptive survey research design was utilized. The study's target population was all staffs in the two KCB branches in Kakamega County; including branch managers, supervisors, and other staffs. To sample 103 prime employees, stratified random sampling was used. Questionnaires were used to gather primary data while secondary data was collected using secondary data schedule. The results revealed that there is significant positive relationship between credit uptake and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (r=0.606, P=0.000). Further, there is significant negative relationship between financial exposure and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (r=-0.282, P=0.011). Lastly, there was significant positive relationship between loaning practices and financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (r=0.661, P=0.000). The study concluded that there is significant relationship between interest rate capping and performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study recommended that management at KCB should balance fees chargeable on each loan product as processing fee to a percentage of the loan to make loans affordable to customers. Furthermore, financial exposure that banks face from risky customers can be reduced by improving on credit management and closer scrutiny to weed out those likely to default. Lastly, customer’s needs should be considered when setting loaning practices such as the levels of interest rates so as to enhance its financial intermediation role. The government, academics, general public, and other stakeholders in the banking business are expected to benefit from the knowledge this research has to offer. Key Words; Interest Rate Capping, Financial Performance, Credit Uptake, Financial Exposure, Lending Practices, Commercial Banks CITATION : Ocharo, R. K., &amp; Sangoro, O. (2023). Relationship between interest rate capping and financial performance of commercial banks in Kakamega County, Kenya . The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (2), 1496 – 1507.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136301342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"RISK MANAGEMENT DETERMINANTS AND PERFORMANCE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"NICKSON MBUI KAHANYA, ALFAYOS ONDARA, PhD","doi":"10.61426/sjbcm.v10i2.2680","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i2.2680","url":null,"abstract":"Project performance is evaluated based on cost, time, and quality . Residential building construction projects encounter various risks that hamper those components of performance. Risk management enhances project performance and it is affected by various determinants. This study established the impact of risk management determinants on performance of residential buildings construction projects in Nairobi, Kenya. The identified determinants were risk mitigation strategy, risk management skills, project organization structure, and resource allocation. The study was anchored on decision theory, cost-benefit analysis model, and stakeholder theory. The target population was 1024 projects undertaken by contractors in the NCA 1, 2, 3 categories. The applied stratified random sampling method yielded 103 projects as the sample size (sampling factor being 0.1). Descriptive survey research design was used. The pilot study comprised sample of 5 projects. Data was collected using a questionnaire. The response rate from the targeted sample was 73.8% which was above the expected threshold. Data analysis was done on SPSS for both inferential and descriptive analysis. The respondents’ education level was noted to be 42.11%, 36.16%, and 19.74% for post-graduate, undergraduate, and diploma respectively. 50% of the respondents had worked between 5-10 years, 36.84% had worked over 10 years, while 13.16% had worked for less than 5 years. A reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach’s Alpha test which yielded 0.762, an indication of higher level of internal consistency. The model summary indicated R to be 0.676 which showed high levels of correlation between project performance and the identified determinants. Regression analysis yielded coefficients that resulted in the equation, Y = 1.779 + 0.258X 1 - 0.049X 2 + 0.303X 3 + 0.120X 4 . That illustrated that all determinants had positive correlation with project performance except project organization structure. The study concluded that risk management strategies and risk management skills had positive and significant impact on the project performance of residential buildings’ construction in Nairobi, Kenya. Project stakeholders were recommended to adopt these strategies without fail. The study recommended undertaking the study in other areas to ascertain a comparative analysis on the significant determinants. Key Words : Risk Mitigation Strategy, Risk Management, Project Organization Structure, Resource Allocation CITATION : Kahanya, N. M., &amp; Ondara, A. (2023). Risk management determinants and performance of residential buildings construction projects in Nairobi County, Kenya . The Strategic Journal of Business &amp; Change Management, 10 (2), 1479 – 1495.","PeriodicalId":22086,"journal":{"name":"Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135504142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}