International journal of entrepreneurship and project management最新文献

{"title":"Inflation Risks Management Practices and Performance of Real Estate Construction Housing Projects in Kenya; A Case of Real Estate Construction Housing Projects in Busia County","authors":"Ekisa Murunga, Charles Rambo, John Mbugua","doi":"10.47604/ijepm.2147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijepm.2147","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study was about inflation risk management practices, and performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County. &#x0D; Methodology: The target population for this study was 1832 respondents and a sample of 328 was drawn from the target population using Yamane (1967) formula . The data for this study was collected using questionnaires, focus group discussions and interview schedules. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics involved quantitative data analysis therefore it used measures of central tendencies such as frequency, percentage, and mean standard deviation, composite mean and composite standard deviation, while inferential statistics involved testing of research hypotheses using pearson correlation and regression analysis.&#x0D; Findings: The study found that inflation risk influences performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County; implying that using the Likert scale, the respondents agreed that Inflation Risk Influences Performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County. The overall correlation coefficient for Inflation Risk Management and Performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County was found to be 0.657 with a p-value of 0.000 < α=0.05 implying that from the views of participants in the study the results indicated that there was a significant relationship between Inflation Risk Management and Performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County; leading to rejection of the null hypothesis and acceptance of the alternative hypothesis. The simple linear regression coefficients as well as the Pearson correlation results indicated that there was significant influence of Inflation risk management on Performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County. In conclusion, the small p-values; implied that there was a significant influence of Inflation risk management on Performance of real estate construction housing projects in Busia County.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that there is need to deliver high number of affordable housing units that will be affordable to low income households irrespective of high levels of inflation.","PeriodicalId":499701,"journal":{"name":"International journal of entrepreneurship and project management","volume":"80 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136112275","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":"Stakeholder Involvement Influence Completion of Government Funded Agricultural Projects in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas in Kenya","authors":"Elizabeth Akello, Makori Moronge","doi":"10.47604/ijepm.2132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijepm.2132","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to find out how stakeholder participation influence completion of government funded agricultural projects in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas in Kenya.&#x0D; Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. Census was used to select a total of 109 projects and respondents from the various projects identified in the study area. The study involved the use of questionnaire method to collect data. . Secondary data was collected by a study of records and documents in various departments in the firm involved in public projects management. Qualitative data was analyzed by use of content analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed by employing descriptive statistics and inferential analysis using statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 22 and excel. Frequencies and percentages were also used to present the data.&#x0D; Findings: The study concludes that stakeholder involvement is the first important factor that influence completion of government funded agricultural projects in arid and semi-arid areas The regression coefficients of the study show that stakeholder involvement has a significant influence on completion of government funded agricultural projects in arid and semi-arid areas. This shows that stakeholder involvement has a positive influence on completion of government funded agricultural projects in arid and semi-arid areas in the study area.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Stakeholders theory may be used to anchor future studies on stakeholder’s involvement in government funded agricultural projects. The study recommends for enhancement of stakeholder involvement in the projects. There is need to develop stakeholder plans that describe the project stakeholder requirements.","PeriodicalId":499701,"journal":{"name":"International journal of entrepreneurship and project management","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135350671","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 Stakeholder inclusive Initiation on Performance of Infrastructure Public Projects in Tharaka South Sub County","authors":"Suleiman Nicholas, Paul Munene","doi":"10.47604/ijepm.2121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijepm.2121","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore the influence of stakeholder inclusive initiation on performance of infrastructure public projects in Tharaka south sub county&#x0D; Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design. The unit of observation included 50 project committee, 75,250 project beneficiaries, 20 government officials, 20 implementing agencies and 65 community leaders. The study used purposive sampling method to obtain 143 respondents from the target population. Questionnaires were used to obtain firsthand information by use of open and closed ended questions for project beneficiaries. The study used both primary and secondary data. The quantitative data was analyzed by the use of inferential analysis and descriptive analysis in reference to statistical package of social sciences. The descriptive analysis helped to generate the percentage, means and frequencies. Tables were applied in data presentation.&#x0D; Findings: Based on the finding stakeholder inclusive initiation play an essential role in performance of infrastructure public project (β=0.569, ρ=0.00) From the feedback of most of the participants with a mean of 2.90, were moderate that they get in problem analysis. They also disagreed that they were allowed to give their views covering the feasibility study of the project by a mean of 2.965. The participants moderate that they were engaged in charter development by a mean of 2.923. However, they strongly disagreed that they were engaged in project documentation with a mean of 2.671. Lastly, they disagreed that they were allowed to fully participate at every activity at this stage with a mean of 2.748.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Stakeholders’ theory may be used to anchor future studies on Public Projects. The study recommended that stakeholders get equally involved to every stage and should be a continuous process which create environment of tracking every activity to ensure performance of infrastructure public projects.","PeriodicalId":499701,"journal":{"name":"International journal of entrepreneurship and project management","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135425287","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 Stakeholder Engagement on Sustainability of Donor Funded Projects in the Health Sector in Kenya","authors":"Alice Micheni, Susan Were, Gregory Namusonge","doi":"10.47604/ijepm.2051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47604/ijepm.2051","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study sought to find out the influence of stakeholder engagement on the sustainability of donor funded projects in the health sector in Kenya.&#x0D; Methodology: This study used a mixed method research design where both quantitative and qualitative data were collected, then analyzed, and conclusions drawn. The research design used was explanatory. The target population was 700 employees drawn from various stakeholders in the health sector. The study adopted stratified, purposive, and simple random sampling techniques to select a sample of 230 respondents. The study used questionnaires to collect primary data. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were computed. The data was presented using Tables.&#x0D; Findings: The study found out that there exists a relationship between stakeholder engagement and sustainability of donor funded projects in the health sector in Kenya. The statistical results of coefficients showed that the legal and regulatory framework moderates the relationship between stakeholder engagement and sustainability of donor funded projects in the health sector in Kenya. The study therefore concludes that an improvement in stakeholder engagement will lead to an improvement in sustainability of donor funded projects in the health sector in Kenya.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study was anchored on Ladder of Participation Model. The study therefore recommends that the health sector in Kenya should work towards strengthening the frameworks for stakeholder engagement in the health-related projects if sustainability of the projects must be attained. There is great need to review and ensure stakeholder relationship management, stakeholder participation in decision making of key activities as well as ensure avenues to enable stakeholders actively participate in project activities across the entire project life cycle. The study recommends stakeholder mapping to be done based on meritocracy. The study recommends that the legal and regulatory framework around the stakeholder engagement should be strengthened to ensure compliance.","PeriodicalId":499701,"journal":{"name":"International journal of entrepreneurship and project management","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135155521","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}