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The Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Outcomes: A Study of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2015-06-12) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; K’Obonyo, Peter; Ogutu, Martin
Most empirical research on the link between Human Resource Management Practices (HRMP) and employee outcomes has concentrated on the private sector, yet understanding this relationship in publicly listed firms, in the Developing World context is equally important. The effect of HRMP on employee outcomes - has not been established amongst Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed firms, yet theory has demonstrated that HRMP can have an effect on employee outcomes. This study was motivated by the desire to fill this gap in knowledge. The study objective was to assess the relationship between HRMP and employee outcomes. The research design was cross sectional descriptive survey. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, from a population of 60 NSE listed firms. The response rate was 36(60%). Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that HRMP have a significant effect on employee outcomes. This study confirms the findings of previous studies that have found a significant link between HRMP and employee outcomes. It was recommended that firms have to ensure that they formulate Human Resource Management Practices that will lead to employee outcomes that can enhance employee commitment, competence and empowerment. This will assist the firms towards attainment and sustenance of superior and competitive advantage in their activities.
Effect of Project Resources on Sustainability of Early Childhood Development Projects: Case of Baby-Friendly Community Initiative in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County Kenya
(Journal of African Interdisciplinary Studies (JAIS), 2023-11) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Obulemire, Kepha Emmanuel
Abstract The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of project resources on sustainability of Early Childhood Development (ECD) projects, a case of the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) project in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey design. The target population was made up of 507 BFCI project stakeholders while the sample size was 211. The target population comprised five hundred project beneficiaries, two lead mothers in charge of the mother-to-mother groups, two government officials, two Ministry of Health staff, and one staff from the implementing partner of the project. The sample size of the project beneficiaries was derived using the Yamane formula. Stratified sampling was used to get study participants from each village representing a stratum. Proportionate stratification was utilized to obtain the sample size of each stratum. This implied that each stratum had an equivalent sampling fraction. The other study participants were not sampled due to their low number. The researchers used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data. Percentages, frequencies, mean, and standard deviation were the descriptive statistics used. Correlation analysis was used for inferential statistics. Collected data was analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23.0) and triangulated qualitative data was analyzed through themes and content analysis. The results show that there is a moderate relationship between project resources and sustainability of ECD projects with correlation value of (r=0.433, P0.000). Hence, it was recommended that project stakeholders should put on place resource mobilization strategies to ensure that projects do not lack resources. The in-depth discussions done with the key informants in the study also supported the results that project resources are crucial to the sustainability of projects. The study recommends that project stakeholders should put in place measures that ensure project resources are availed for sustainability of projects.
An Empirical Study of the Influence of Information Technology Infrastructure on Supply Chain Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(2018-11-12) Milimo, Judith Nelima Wasike; Sagwa, Evans Vidija
Abstract Organizations are becoming seemingly productive through the adoption and utilization of integrated information systems by use of enabling technologies. This has become possible through creating seamless supply chains linkages by suppliers to customers in order to eliminate poor performance of suppliers, unpredictable customer demands, and uncertain business environment. The purpose of the study was to empirically ascertain the influence of information technology infrastructure on supply chain performance of public universities in Kenya. Information technology plays a critical role in organizational performance by enabling information flow which enhances supply chain robustness and resilience for efficiency. The study was guided by the Collaborative Network Theory (CNT). Information technology infrastructure was hypothesized to have a significant influence on supply chain performance of public universities in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive census survey. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 31 public universities in Kenya targeting 62 heads of procurement and Information Communication Technology departments. The response rate was 81 per cent. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results of the study indicate that information technology infrastructure positively influences supply chain performance in public universities in Kenya. Hence the conclusion that information technology infrastructure influences the supply chain performance of public universities. The study has contributed to the existing body of knowledge on the role of information technology infrastructure on supply chain management of organization. The implementation of the study findings can enhance supply chain operational performance. The study recommends that public universities should invest in information technology infrastructure not only in their institutions but also in partnership with suppliers and other stakeholders so as to streamline end to end operations in the supply chain.
Human Resource Management Practices and Performance of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchang
(2015-06-12) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; K’Obonyo, Peter; Ogutu, Martin
Most research demonstrating the link between Human Resource Management Practices (HRMP) and firm performance has focused on the private sector, yet understanding this relationship in publicly listed firms, in the Developing World setting is equally important. The role of HRMP on firm performance of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed firms has not been established using the selected variable, yet theory has demonstrates that HRMP can have an effect on firm performance. This study was motivated by the desire to fill this gap in knowledge. The objective of the study was to establish the relationship between HRMP and firm performance. The research design was cross sectional descriptive survey. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, from a population of 60 NSE listed firms. The response rate was 60%. Simple linear regression was used to analyze the data. The results of the study show a statistically significant relationship between HRMP and performance of firms listed on the NSE. The findings of the study are consistent with the findings of other empirical studies which have established a significant link between HRMP and firm performance. It was recommended that firms have to ensure that the HRMP that they adopt assist them to attain and sustain a superior competitive advantage in their operations.
Influence of Introductory Accounting Course Teaching Methodology on Students’ Choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities
(2018-11-13) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Musa, Grace Musa; Amadi, Atieno Ndede
Abstract The study examined the influence of Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology on students’ choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities. This was based on the fact that most students in the bachelors of commerce program had developed a negative attitude towards Introductory Accounting Course. The study sought to establish an association between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology and students’ choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities. Teaching methodology was used as an independent variable and the students’ choice of Accounting Major as a dependent variable. The study applied the theory of Wearing Two Hats since Introductory Accounting Course comprise of the process of accounting cycle that requires a lot of illustrations by the accounting Instructor. The study assumed that teaching methodology of Introductory Accounting Course .was the only variable influencing students’ choice of Accounting Major. The study employed the use of a null hypothesis testing of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The study adopted a positivistic philosophical approach since the study was based on a hypothesis to be tested. A Descriptive Ex-Post Facto Research design type was employed as the study measured the relationships of its variables. The target population comprised of students undertaking Bachelor of Commerce Program in twelve selected Kenyan universities. The study adopted a mixture of purposive and stratified random sampling technique to select the sample of students from the target population. A pilot study was conducted on 10% of the sample size. Using logistic regression model for hypothesis testing, the probability value obtained was 0.026 which was less than 0.05, this implied that there was a significant influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. Findings revealed that Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology has a strong positive significant association with students’ choice of Accounting Major in Kenyan Universities. The null hypothesis developed for the study was thus rejected by the actual findings of the study. The results of the study can be used to incorporate appropriate teaching methods in IAC to make accounting course more attractive to students and thus win more to the accounting profession. The study is expected to add to the existing literature by escalating the understanding of relevant teaching methodology that Research Journal of Accounting have given as influencing the choice of accounting as a Major by the students. Since, it was conducted in a country which has undergone devolution and was looking forward to realizing Kenya Vision 2030; it would help Policy makers (regulators), ministry of education, Universities, and other interested parties. The study focused on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology and students’ choice of Accounting Major as opposed to other studies that hitherto focused on the relationship of teaching methodology of IAC and students’ performance in the course.
Influence of Project Champions on Sustainability of Early Childhood Development Projects: Case of Baby-Friendly Community Initiative in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County Kenya
(IRA Academico Research, 2023-12-26) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Obulemire, Kepha Emmanuel
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to find out the influence of project champions on the sustainability of Early Childhood Development (ECD) projects, a case of the Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) project in Dagoretti North Constituency Nairobi County, Kenya. The study was guided by the system approach theory. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population was made up of 507 BFCI project stakeholders while the sample size was 211. The researchers used self-administered questionnaires to collect quantitative data while an interview guide was used to collect qualitative data in the research. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Data collected from the study was analyzed with the help of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23.0). Triangulated qualitative data was analyzed through themes and content analysis. The study found that project champions determine the sustainability of ECD projects with a high correlation value. Indicators like commitment, confidence level, influence on the community, and the connections a project champion has in the community play a significant role in the sustainability of projects. In-depth discussions with the key informants indicated the importance of project champions. Regression analysis indicated that project champions were significant in predicting the sustainability of ECD Projects. The study recommends that project champions should be appreciated through tokens to motivate them to champion community projects and be involved in planning projects to ensure to take into account the cultural contexts.
Influence of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices on Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, 2022-10-16) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Ruga, Stephen Njuguna Mwaura; Kiruja, Esther Kanyua
Purpose: The objective of the study was to determine the effect of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices (SHRMPs) on performance of public universities. Methodology: This study was essentially guided by the Resource Based Theory, as exemplified by the philosophical inclination of the study was positivist ontology. The research used a descriptive research design, in a census approach. The target population of the study were all public universities in Kenya. Data was collected from 31 public universities in Kenya with the aid of a self-administered questionnaire. Out of the 117 questionnaires that were distributed, 110 were returned and were found to be usable providing a 71% response rate. Descriptive statistics and linear regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Findings: The main finding of the study indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between the bundle of SHRMPs (rigorous recruitment, staff training, reward management and performance management), and performance of public universities in Kenya. The hypothesis of the study was that SHRMPs do not have an effect on the performance of public universities in Kenya. This finding was determined to be in tandem with the Resource Based Theory (Barney, 2001), which, among other points of emphasis, stresses the centrality of leveraging on people as key resources of an enterprise. The finding also resonated with empirical literature, including Al-Khaled & Chung (2020), who found that that entities which adopted strategic human resource management practices were able to sustainably improve their performance, and Mathushan & Kengatharan (2022), who found that the bundle of strategic human resource management practices, consisting of training, rewarding and performance management practices did positively impact on organizational performance. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The finding of this study, that SHRM practices positively and significantly influence the performance of public universities, are arguably expansionary to the Resource Based Theory (RBT), as proponed by Barney (2001). Although the Resource Based Theory does not directly address strategic human resource management practices as elements of performance, it postulated that business entities needed to focus internally to activate resources, the most important one of which is the people resource. It is the people resource which enables such entities to achieve competitive advantage in their operations, given that it is the human resource which mobilizes, and creates value from the other resources within the enterprise. In this respect, therefore, it follows that every intervention made towards creating and enhancing the human resource capacity, including, as conceptualized in this study; rigorous recruitment, staff training, rewarding them and strategically managing their performance, does count, towards enhancing the contribution of the human resources, as exemplified by the Resource Based Theory, and consequently, activating the essential asset, towards competitive organizational performance. More directly, this empirical finding, regarding the positive influence of strategic human resource management practices on performance of public universities in Kenya has implications with respect to the public universities in Kenya. The main one is that, the public universities ought to take deliberate measures in determining and selecting appropriate SHRMPs. Such practices, according to the Resource Based Theory (Barney, 2001), are expected to be valuable, inimitable, and rare and may not be substitutable, in ensuring that public universities, like any other organizations, are able to sustainably achieve competitive advantage in their markets. This is further corroborated by the findings of Sagwa, K’Obonyo and Ogutu (2014), who averred that investing in human resources was crucial in promoting organizational performance. It is also the considered opinion of this study that, the finding that SHRMPs positively influenced the performance of public universities in Kenya, constituted new knowledge, at least, in extending the Resource Based Theory, as well as adding to the empirical literature with regard to strategic human resource management practices. Furthermore, the implications of the finding made, are more than likely to be relevant beyond the public universities sub-sector, and probably to include the entire public sector and, indeed, all organizations in general. To this end, therefore; human resource managers, HR departments, and units within public universities and other public and private entities, other human resource management practitioners, policy makers in HR-oriented public and private sector, as well as the community of researchers in human resource management and the related other disciplines, are likely to find the finding of this study useful. This is particularly considering the study’s recommendation that organizations have to identify and adopt appropriate bundles of SHRMPs that would reliably enable them to attain and sustain their competitive levels of performance.
INTERVENING EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE OUTCOMES ON THE LINK BETWEEN STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
(International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 2022-10-18) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Ruga, Stephen Njuguna Mwaura; Kiruja, Esther
Contrary to empirical evidence that Strategic Human Resource Management Practices (SHRMPs) positively impacted performance of enterprises worldwide, public universities in Kenya, which are expected to apply SHRMPs have continued to perform below expectations, in terms of financial prospects, research and innovation, new programs development rate, learner enrolment rates, graduation rates, and employee promotion rates. Available empirical literature does not seem to address the role of employee outcomes in the link between SHRMPs and performance of public universities as conceptualized in this study. This study addressed this gap. The specific objective of this study was to determine the intervening effect of employee outcomes on the link between SHRMPs and performance of public universities in Kenya. The study tested the hypothesis that employee outcomes do not have an intervening effect on the link between SHRMPs and performance of public universities in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Human Capital Theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design in a census approach. The target population was academic and non-academic employees of the 31 public universities in Kenya, using a sample of 155 respondents purposively selected from the three union representatives respectively; University Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU), Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA), as well as one senior representative each from Academic Registrar and HR departments respectively. A self-administered five-level Likert type questionnaire was used for data collection. Based on the 110(71%) response rate, data was descriptively and inferentially analyzed using stepwise multiple linear regressions. It was found that there was a positive and statistically significant intervening influence of employee outcomes on the SHRMPs– public universities’ performance relationship. The study recommended that public universities in Kenya evidenced to be facing declining performance, exacerbated by dwindling government capitation ought to strategically select SHRMPs bundles that can enable them to optimize on the generation of desired employee outcomes, which would result in enhanced performance, sustainably and creatively.
Joint and Individual Effects of Human Resource Management Practices, Organizational Learning, Employee Outcomes and Competitive Strategy on Performance of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2015-06-10) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; K’Obonyo, Peter; Martin, Ogutu
This paper is based on empirical research carried out on firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya, focusing on the joint and individual effects of Human Resource Management Practices (HRMP), organizational learning, employee outcomes and competitive strategy on firm performance. Previous research demonstrating the link between HRMP and firm performance has mainly focused on the private sector in the Developed World but has not used the selected variables, yet understanding this relationship in publicly listed firms, in the Developing World setting is equally important. The joint effect of HRMP, organizational learning, employee outcomes and competitive strategy on firm performance has not been established with the selected set of variables, yet theory has demonstrated that these variables can have an effect on firm performance. This study was motivated by the desire to fill this gap in knowledge. The objective of the study was to establish whether the joint effect of HRMP, organizational learning, employee outcomes and competitive strategy on firm performance is greater than the independent effect of HRMP, employee outcomes, organizational learning and competitive strategy on firm performance. The research design was cross sectional descriptive survey. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, from a population of 60 NSE listed firms. The response rate was 60%. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results of the study show that there was empirical evidence that the joint effect of HRMP, employee outcomes, organizational learning and competitive strategy on firm performance was greater than the individual independent effects of HRMP, employee outcomes, organizational learning and competitive strategy on firm performance. This study contributes to understanding of the effect the predictor variables on firm performance, while at the same time confirms the findings of previous studies that have found a significant link between HRMP and firm performance. The study also established that the combined effect of predictor variables on firm performance was greater than the individual independent effects of the predictor variables on firm performance. It is recommended that firms have to ensure that they synergistically combine various variables that they choose to use in order to attain and sustain a superior competitive advantage in their operations.
Mediating Influence of Information Technology Infrastructure in the Relationship Between Supply Chain Process Integration Capabilities and Supply Chain Performance of Public Universities in Kenya
(2018-11-13) Milimo, Judith Nelima Wasike; Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Sakwa, Maurice Matendechere
Abstract The purpose of the study was to investigate the mediating effect of information technology infrastructure in the relationship between Supply Chain Process Integration Capabilities (SCPIC) and Supply Chain Performance (SCP) of public universities in Kenya. Information technology was hypothesized to have a positive mediation influence on the relationship between supply chain process integration capabilities and supply chain performance of public universities in Kenya. The study was grounded on Resource Dependency Theory and adopted a descriptive survey design. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 31 public universities in Kenya. The response rate was 81%. Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results of the study show a statistically significant relationship between SCPIC and supply chain performance. The approach for testing the mediation was adopted from Memon, Cheah, Ramayah, Ting, & Chuah, (2018). The results show that the relationship between SCPIC and SCP is mediated by information technology infrastructure. The study contributes to our understanding of the effect of information technology infrastructure in the relationship between supply chain process integration capabilities and supply chain performance of universities. From the study, an integrated information technology infrastructure enables consistent and real-time transfer of information between supply chain management related applications and functions that are distributed across partners. The study recommends that public universities should invest in technology not only in their institutions but also in partnership with stakeholders like suppliers so as to streamline operations in the supply chain for organizational competitiveness.
Moderating Effect of Career Guidance on the Relationship Between Introductory Accounting Course on Students’ Choice of Accounting as a Major in Kenyan Universities
(2018-11-13) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Musa, Grace Akinyi; Odoyo, Selfano; Okari, Headmound
Abstract The objective of the study was to find out the moderating effect of Career guidance on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities. Career guidance was hypothesized to have no moderating effect on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course; teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on Students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities. The study adopted a positivistic philosophical approach. A Descriptive Ex-Post Facto Research design was employed. The study sampled 330 students undertaking Bachelor of Commerce degree in twelve selected Kenyan universities. The researchers applied for a research permit from National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) to facilitate data collection from the selected twelve Kenyan universities. The study adopted a mixture of purposive and stratified random sampling techniques to select the sample of students from the target population. A pilot study was conducted. The study adopted a logistic regression model. The null hypothesis that career guidance has no moderating effect on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities was thus rejected. A conclusion was drawn that career guidance has a moderating effect on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course; teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities. The policy implication of the study is that those responsible for university education have to give due attention to career guidance to strengthen the opportunities for students to choose Accounting as a major, given the low uptake of the specialization. The study focused on the moderating effect of career guidance on the relationship between Introductory Accounting Course; teaching methodology, course content, instructor’s influence and performance on students’ choice of Accounting as a major in Kenyan universities as opposed to other studies that hitherto focused on aspects like earnings, job market conditions and career opportunities as influencers of career choice among students in universities.
Moderating Effect of Competitive Strategy on the Relationship between Employee Outcomes and Performance of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(2015-06-12) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; K’Obonyo, Peter; Ogutu, Martin
The role of competitive strategy in the relationship between employee outcomes and firm performance has not been established with the selected set of variables, yet theory has demonstrated that competitive strategy can have an effect on this relationship. This study was motivated by the desire to fill this gap in knowledge. The objective of the study was to assess the moderating effect of competitive strategy on the relationship between employee outcomes and firm performance. The research design was cross sectional descriptive survey. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, from a population of 60(100%) Nairobi Securities Exchange listed firms. The response rate was 36(60%).Descriptive statistics, correlation and regression techniques were used to analyze the data. The results indicate that competitive strategy moderates the relationship between employee outcomes and firm performance. The study has empirically confirmed that competitive strategy moderates the relationship between employee outcomes and firm performance. It was recommended that firms have to align employee outcomes to the competitive strategy adopted by the firms in order to attain and sustain a superior competitive advantage in their operations.
Technology Transfer Assistance to Enhance Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer between Small and Medium Enterprises and Higher Education Institutions in Nairobi Innovation Ecosystem in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2024-01-31) Sagwa, Evans Vidija; Mreji, Pamela; Mbugua, Levi Ng’ang’a; Orina, Alfred Isaac
Abstract This survey was conducted as part of a project that seeks to develop a technology transfer assistance model that can effectively bridge the gap existing between technology sources like Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and technology users like Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and other firms operating in the Nairobi innovation ecosystem. The project team at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) was one of the grantees in the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) program for the year 2023 that was implemented between January, 2023 and December, 2023. The RISA program was funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that aims to strengthen research and innovation ecosystems in Africa. The study was anchored on the Theory of Change. The project commenced with a research phase which took place between January and March 2023, with a survey of 1200 SMEs operating within the targeted geographical region. This was followed by in depth interviews with a cross section of stakeholders from higher education institutions, research institutes, and managers from funding organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and advocacy groups to obtain insights on technology development and transfer within the Nairobi innovation ecosystem. The findings of the study indicate a gap in the access and assimilation of new technologies by SMEs, driven by factors that have organizational, regulatory and institutional perspectives. The project team held three stakeholder engagement workshops to disseminate the findings of the survey, deliberated on challenges encountered on technology transfer and knowledge exchange between SMEs and HEIs. As part of capacity building at the Technical University of Kenya, the project team in the month of June 2023 conducted a four day Training of Trainers (TOTs) for forty faculty members on Research to Commercialization (R2C). The TUK faculty trained as TOTs facilitated in training three hundred SMEs who were invited to a six day capacity building training. The SME training covered introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship, business planning and strategy, communication and marketing, digitalization and new product development, business finance, and human resource management. The project team prepared a policy brief, and is championing the creation of a model regional technology hub at TUK, to host incubators, accelerators, crosscutting partnerships and collaborations using a quadruple approach strategy that involves four components of a functional innovation ecosystem; people, technology, capital, and infrastructure.