Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; K’Obonyo, Peter; Pokhariyal, Ganesh; Kidombo, Harriet (The International Journal Of Business & Management, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of human resource management (HRM) bundles on the performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and a corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted human resource managers of each of the 64 companies listed on the NSE as at December, 2014, and 34 of them responded. The study adopted a positivist research philosophy and a descriptive survey design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using regression analysis. The research findings from the test of hypothesis established that HRM bundles had a significant effect on firm performance. The research findings support the Ability-Motivation-Opportunity (AMO) Theory which underscores the crucial role of HRM bundles in firm performance. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in other types of organizations such as learning institutions and non-governmental organizations. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3583 Files in this item: 1
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Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; K’Obonyo, Peter; Pokhariyal, Ganesh; Kidombo, Harriet (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of firm-level institutions on the performance of companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and a corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted Human Resource managers of each of the 64 companies listed on the NSE as at 31 December, 2014 and 34 of them responded. The study adopted the positivist research philosophy and a descriptive survey design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using simple regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that firm-level institutions have a positive and significant effect on company performance. The study findings support the Resource - BasedView (RBV) which underscores the crucial role of firm-level institutions in company performance. The study recommends further research in non-governmental organizations and small and medium size enterprises using more firm-level institutions. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3582 Files in this item: 1
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Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; K’Obonyo, Peter; Pokhariyal, Ganesh; Kidombo, Harriet (Canadian Open Management Journal, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of management competence on the performance of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted human resource managers of each of the 64 firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange as at December, 2014, and 34 of them responded. The study adopted the positivist research philosophy and a descriptive survey design. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21 was used to analyze data using regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that management competence has positive and significant effect on firm performance. The study finding supports the Resource-Based View and Knowledge Space Theory which underscore the crucial role of management competence in company performance. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in non-governmental organizations, small and medium sized enterprises and faith-based organizations. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3581 Files in this item: 1
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Atieno, Lucy Anne; Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, United Kingdom, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: The study sought to establish the effect of strategic change on the performance of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted 144 employees located at the head office in Nairobi, Kenya and 79 of them responded. The study adopted a descriptive research design and applied convenience sampling technique. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using simple regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that strategic change significantly affects performance at Kenya Wildlife Service. The study findings support Lewin’s change management theory, which helps to identify the outcomes of strategic change and also control the negative outcomes in the early stages of strategic change implementation so as not to negatively influence organizational performance. The study makes a contribution to the existing body of knowledge by establishing a positive and significant effect of strategic change on organizational performance. The study recommends further research in other State Owned Corporations in Kenya and elsewhere. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3580 Files in this item: 1
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Katuka, Théophile M.; Kagwaini, Dorothy Muthoka; Waweru, Jimnah (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2019)[more][less]
Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine the influence of firm-level factors on access to debt financing among Agribusiness-SMEs in Beni, DRC. The study’s target population consisted of 91 employees working in the respective finance departments of the 27 small and medium-sized agribusiness enterprises operating in Beni, DRC. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect primary data which was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Both descriptive and inferential statistical analysis were conducted. Findings showed that firm-specific factors, financial factors, and manager/owner factors play a significant role as far as access to debt is concerned. The study indicated that the three categories of factors combined together explain 66.4% of the access to debt financing among Agribusiness-SMEs in Beni. The study recommended that Agribusiness-SMEs have proper accounting in order to increase their chances of accessing debt financing. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3576 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K. (KCA Journal of Business Management., 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper adopts the Hendry Model with a two-step method to model a saving function for Kenya. The Model uses a complex dynamic specification that includes lagged dependent and the independent variables. The paper finds that a 1% increase in GDP growth rate leads to a 0.5% increase in private saving in the long run which is consistent with the life cycle hypothesis. A striking result in the saving function is the positive effect that population growth rate seems to have on private savings which puts into question the notion of a smaller population as a mobilization tool for private saving. Even though consumption seems to have a significant negative effect on private savings in the short run, in the long run, it does not seem to have any significant effect. Causality tests support a uni-directional causality from per capita GDP to private saving and a bi-directional causality between Gross Domestic Saving and Investment. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3567 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K.; Burns, Justine (Globethics.net, 2014)[more][less]
Abstract: Using a one-shot sequential-move bribery game, this paper investigates the role of ethnic heterogeneity on corruption. The interest is premised on the high levels of corruption in Kenya coupled with the rising ethnicization of politics. When ethnic identity is made salient, when a potential bribe-giver and a third party are co-ethnic, the bribegiver is significantly less likely to offer a bribe to a non-coethnic bribee. Rather, a bribe-giver is more likely to offer a bribe to a co-ethnic bribee when the third party is also co-ethnic. A possible explanation for this behaviour is the bribe-giver's expectation of ingroup reciprocity from both the bribee and the third party. A bribe-giver anticipates that a bribe offered to a non-coethnic bribee might be more likely to be punished by a co-ethnic third party than a bribe offered to another co-ethnic. Thiswould be consistent with the notion of ingroup reciprocity in the sense that when a bribe is offered to a co- ethnic bribee, even though this hurts the third party, the disutility experienced is somehow less than when the bribe is offered to a non-coethnic bribee. In other words, even though the third party is adversely affected in both instances, there is some solace to be found in the fact that a fellow co-ethnic is benefitting from the bribe as opposed to a non-coethnic. The anticipation by a bribe-giver that the bribee makes a decision to accept or reject a bribe on the basis of ethnic consideration is mistaken since the bribee's decision is purely opportunistic. The bribee's decision is mainly based on the initial endowment and bribe amounts. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3565 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K. (European Scientific Journal, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper seeks to determine if people’s religious affiliation matters in their propensity to act corruptly. Using a three-person one-shot sequential move corruption game, this paper finds that people internalize their religious beliefs to affect outcomes including acting corruptly. Consistent with findings by Flavin and Ledet (2010), this paper find Catholics to have a higher propensity to offer and accept bribes and be less likely to punish corruption culprits than protestants and muslims. This paper concludes that people’s religious affiliation matters in the fight against corruption URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3564 Files in this item: 1
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Wanjau, Mary Ngima; Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli (International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: The relationship between motivation and performance is a universal concern and is often talked about but many organizations do not make concrete efforts to study it in detail. These organizations blindly apply the popular motivational theories without findings and instigators which would be the result of an intensive study on motivation. In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, understanding what fosters and forwards employee motivation and thus organizational performance is critical. Motivation is about stimulating people to action and to achieve a desired task. For organizations of all sorts to be efficient and successful, enough of every person’s drives must be stimulated and satisfied to ensure effective performance. There is more emphasizes on excellent management as a major contributor to personal effectiveness, group efficiency and business success. The concept of motivational management was there in practice since the age of slavery; however, its motivation was as a result of fear, suffering and intimidation. Today, managers have at their disposal managing instruments by which they can stimulate latent efforts and performance of their teams. The research set out to investigate the contribution of motivational management to employee performance in the Vehicle Body Building industry. Dodi Autotech (K) Limited and Two M Autotech (K) Limited were identified for the study. The researcher first reviewed the relevant literature on motivation, the role of management in motivation and in particular motivational management as a factor of motivation. Questionnaires were used to collect information from the organization’s employees. The researcher interviewed the senior managers and also spent a day in the organizations’ premises observing the workers as they worked and interacted with one another. This was to gather information on behaviour and attitudes at work and towards work in the organizations. The data collected was entered and analyzed on the SPSS software, after which it was presented and interpreted using a combination of tables, bar charts and continuous prose. The Chi-square test of association was used in testing the hypothesis of the study. The result showed that employees in the two organizations of study were to a very large extent influenced to perform by a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors applied through management initiatives. The research found the following motivational variables to have significantly influenced employee retention in both organizations; challenging/interesting work; awareness of the relationship between work, organization goals and priorities; performance progress review; performance discussions and rewards for good performance. Motivational management can influence the workplace behaviour and attitudes both positively and negatively. The researcher intends to create awareness on the importance of designing and maintaining an environment that is stress free and an environment that is conducive for optimum employee performance The research was then concluded by indicating areas of improvement and recommending management methods that enhance the employee motivation that leads to increased employee performance. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3562 Files in this item: 1
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Yiek, Gordon Koang; Irungu, Dancan Njagi; Mwamba, Dorcas (Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Training and development strategy is not given high priority in organizations. In public institutions, problem related to facility, participants, administration, lack of seriousness on the parts of the trainees, trainers, lack of communication with the superiors on training and different expectations from training are major obstacles which can create negative progress about training. Amidst the shortcomings there are numerous benefits that can be accrued through training and development and employee productivity, employee satisfaction, organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of training and development strategies on Organizational performance in Central Bank of South Sudan, Juba. Objectives of the Study were; to determine how training and development strategies that have been adopted by Central Bank of Southern Sudan affect its performance and to establish the challenges experienced by Central Bank of Southern Sudan when implementing training and development. The research was conducted at Central Bank of South Sudan which is situated in Juba. The data was obtained from employees of the bank from both the management and Staff from different departments. The descriptive research design was used in the study. The target population was 111 employees while the sample population was 41 employees. The findings showed that several training and development strategies have been adopted by the Central Bank of South Sudan. The extent of strategy adoption was however different. The study found organizational culture, policies and leadership style influenced strategies adoption. The finding showed that training and development strategies increase staff motivation, increase employee satisfaction hence increasing productivity of employees. The study recommends that evaluation of the training methods should be done before the training is given so that the impact of the training on performance ismeasured. Also, training is an investment to the employees by the organization, and should, therefore, bring returns to the organization. On the area for further study, an expanded study which covers not only the Central Bank of South Sudan but also related banks be carried out as this will help to assess whether the findings of the current study could have universal application. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3561 Files in this item: 1
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Kariuki, Stephen; Njenga, Kefah; Irungu, Dancan Njagi (Journal of Strategic Management, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Purpose: The general purpose of study was to establish the strategic role that corporate governance mechanisms play in the sustainable corporate performance of commercial banking sector in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The actual population was also the targeted population was 43 banks since the banks were all accessible. A total of 17 banks were used as an actual sample representing 37% of the total population. The researcher in this study used questionnaire as a data collection tool. The data collected was analyzed by use of both inferential and descriptive statistics. Results: Study findings indicated that, there was an insignificant relationship between percentage mean of independent directors, top 10 shareholding and ROA. In addition there was an insignificant relationship between board size, percentage mean of independent directors, top 10 shareholding and individual shareholding, and Customer satisfaction index. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that, commercial banks in Kenya should continue adhering to corporate governance requirements since it may have positively contributed to sustainable performance. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3555 Files in this item: 1
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Muchangi, Denis Jamleck; Kerre, Francis; Kalei, Anne Favour; Irungu, Dancan Njagi (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: While gender responsive laws and policies have been adapted and enacted, gender differences continue to persist in the various dimensions of industrial occupations both in Kenya and other parts of the world. The objective of this study was to identify the levels of gender representation at the organizational and trade unions level and the impact of the new labour laws on gender disparities of the selected organizations and the related trade unions in Kenya. The study used the descriptive survey research design to obtain data from the selected organizations and the related trade unions. Primary data were obtained from 360 respondents drawn from operational, management and trade unions levels using interviews and questionnaires, while organizations’ records were used for secondary data. Data were summarized using percentages, ratios,frequencies and the measures of central tendency. The findings revealed that gender disparities continue to persist in Kenyan organizations, and that many of the gender responsive policies within the new labour laws lack the capacity to create gender balances in organizations. The key recommendations made included the enforcement of the two third rule at all organizational levels. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3554 Files in this item: 1
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Irungu, Dancan Njagi (The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate how firm age and size affect the small and medium firm to move from the local to international market. Literature has strongly suggested that the firm age and firm size some of the key factors that influence internationalization of medium sized firms for many developing economies though little research has been done regarding the same for developing economies. An in depth survey was conducted with 73 Kenya Top 100 medium companies targeting the CEOs and/or key executives by the use of a questionnaire instrument. The data was analyzed by the use of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) Version 21. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to present data. The study found that if Kenyan medium sized firms would sustainably increase the size of their operation, as they age, this would increase theirreadiness to internationalize their operations. They would therefore achieve superior capability to maximize on any opportunity that might arise for doing business in foreign market.The study recommends that the Government of Kenya should provide a supportive environment that would enable medium firmsto grow and overcome the challenges of smallness which is a precursor to internationalization. Description: Published Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3553 Files in this item: 1
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Irungu, Dancan Njagi; Marwa, Mwita (Irungu, D. N., & Marwa, M., (2018). Firm Resources as Determinants of Internationalization of Medium Sized Firms Evidence from Kenya. International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research, 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to assess the effects of firm resources on the internationalization of medium firms taking evidence from Kenya.Resource Based View (RBV) is the main theoretical framework that has informed the study. According to Barney (1991), the ownership of the unique resources is assumed to be the reason why Medium firms in the same industry and location respond differently to export stimuli; one initiating export business and is in a position to meet its export orders while another similar one is not. The argument is that the internal resources tangible or intangible are the main explanatory determinant of firm internationalization. Kenya Top 100 medium firms formed target population. The results of the study indicate that Medium firms that seek for internationalization should invest in developing rare and unique resources which are not imitable. The findings reveal that internal resources tangible or intangible are the main explanatory determinant of medium firm internationalization. The results of the study agrees with a lot of the existing literature on SMEs internationalization on that ownership of the unique resources is a major reason why firms in the same industry and location respond differently to export stimuli. To overcome the challenges of smallness, medium firms have to leverage on knowledge and network resources for they are rare, unique and are not imitable. URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3552 Files in this item: 1
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Mdasha, Zawadi; Irungu, Dancan Njagi; Wachira, Muturi (Journal of Strategic Management, 2018)[more][less]
Abstract: Financial inclusion has enabled many organizations to deliver affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and low-income sectors of the society. This has facilitated the operations of the business activities especially in Small and Medium Enterprises. The main purpose of this study was to establish the effects of financial inclusion strategies on performance of small and medium enterprises in Tanzania. The study was conducted on selected SMEs in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The target population consisted of 93,430 in three districts of Dar es Salaam, where a sample of 240 respondents were selected by use of purposive non-probability sampling. Questionnaires were administered and the data collected and analyzed by use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). From the key findings, it emerged that the respondents agreed that financial access point were made closer to where people live, access and use of financial services increased competition due to adopting new skills and technology, access and use of financial services increased profitability and growth of business and some of the challenges faced by SMEs in employing financial inclusion strategies were unforeseen market changes, not being involved in making strategies. The study recommended the sensitization of financial inclusion strategies to the beneficiaries and cooperation between financial institutions and SMEs in formulation of realistic strategies. Description: Published Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3551 Files in this item: 1
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Wachira, Florence Wanjiru; Irungu, Dancan Njagi (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2015)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of the study is to establish whether strategic planning improves organizational performance taking the case study of Kenyatta national hospital. The concept and practice of strategic planning is present globally and across sectors because of its perceived contribution to organizational effectiveness. Today organizations from both the private and public sectors have taken the practice of strategic planning seriously, as a tool that can be utilized to fast-track their performance. The study targeted the top management, middle level management and operational managers because they understand the institution’s strategic plan. The study adopted quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Both primary and secondary data were used and the analysis done using SPSS version 21. Decretive statistics was used to present the data. The study revealed that strategic plan implementation at KNH improved the performance of the hospital especially on service delivery to customers. The study concludes that in order to ensure effective strategy implementation, the organizations needs to continue involving all stakeholders in the process of strategic planning starting from formulation, implementation to monitoring and evaluation. Description: Published Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3550 Files in this item: 1
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Irungu, Dancan Njagi; Mutie, Julia Mutave (European Journal of Business and Management, 2014)[more][less]
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Wambu, Carolyne Wanjiku; Irungu, Dancan Njagi (Wambu, C. W., Irungu, D., N., (2014). Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2014)[more][less]
Abstract: Information technology has become a major driver for firm performance in the 21st century. Many firms however, have lagged behind in the adoption of IT which a major drawback given the nature of global competition. The objective of the study is to determine the effects of the adoption of Information Technology on organisational performance which is a survey of firms listed in the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Cross sectional research design was used in the study. The study targeted the chief information technology officers, information technology managers, information system managers and managers involved in policy making decisions on computing systems in all the companies listed in the Nairobi securities exchange. Both open ended and closed questionnaires instrument was used to gather the data. The study found out that competitive advantage, cutting costs, customer service and convenience, enhancing security, and financial management are the attributes that are associated with adoption of information technology and this improves the performance of the firms listed in the NSE. The study concludes that IT adoption has an effect on performance of firms listed at NSE, in addition environmental, strategic and managerial factors have an effect of IT adoption on the performance of organisations. The study recommends that firms should invest in IT capabilities and IT resources in order to spur performance. Description: Published Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3548 Files in this item: 1
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Psiwa, Jane Tipitip; Irungu, Dancan Njagi; Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri (Journal of Strategic Management ISSN xxxx-xxxx (Paper) ISSN XXXX-XXX, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess challenges facing the implementation of the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) in Narok County Government. Methodology: The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The target population comprised of 10 County Executive Committee Members, 22 County Chief Officers who report to CECs and 62 directorates of the respective functional sections or units of the government in Narok County. The study utilized a census technique of data collection meaning the target population was studied. Results: The major findings of the study were that NCG employees were involved in the formulation of the CIDP, the CIDP had been implemented to a moderate extent, NCG had met less than 50% of the performance targets as well as less than 50% CIDP development projects or interventions, the CIDP of NCG is comprehensive as per the requirements of the constitution of Kenya 2010, NCG indeed experienced financial-related challenges, human resource-related challenges and leadership-related challenges in the process of implementing the CIDP. The findings also revealed that national government policies and legislation and organization culture influenced the implementation of the CIDP. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommends that the national government of Kenya should disburse funds to the county governments regularly and on time, NCG should review their style of leadership to a transformational and consultative style, and that the national government should review the national legislations and policies that govern the operations of county governments. Description: Published Journal Article URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3547 Files in this item: 1
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Waithima, Abraham K. (Investment Climate and Business Environment Research Fund, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper uses an experiment involving a public good game and a common pool resource game to investigate if individuals compensate their "Harambee" contributions by engaging in corruption. The results show an inverse relationship between public good contributions and common pool resource extractions, in that cooperator in public good contributions extract less from the common pool resource. To the extent that the experiment mimics the alleged link between contributions to harambee and corrupt acts of embezzlement ex-post, the basis for blaming harambee on corruption is not established by the results. Consistent with the findings documented in Henrich et al, 2001 which showed that Kenyan subjects brought their everyday experience of harambee into the public good setting, this paper also documents the fact that participants in the games brought their real life experience of harambee to bear on their decisions. This highlights the important and potentially positive reinforcing role that social norms and institutions can have on individual decisions. Description: Published Report URI: http://repository.daystar.ac.ke/xmlui/handle/123456789/3546 Files in this item: 1