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Item Competitive Strategies and Performance of Private Primary Schools(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2018) Ndugo, Teresia; Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; Njoroge, Mercy Kanini NjagiThe objective of the study was to determine the effect of competitive strategies on the performance of private primary schools and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted 100 employees of 50 selected private primary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya and all of them responded. The study adopted a descriptive research design and purposive sampling. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using simple linear regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that competitive strategies have positive and significant effects on the performance of private primary schools. The study confirms Competition Theory, Stakeholder Theory and Porter’s Generic Model which show a close link between the two variables.Item Contribution of Motivational Management to Employee Performance(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013) Wanjau, Mary Ngima; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe 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.Item Contribution of Motivational Management to Employee Performance(International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2013) Ngima, Wanjau Mary; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe 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.Item Corporate Governance and Performance of Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies in Selected Private Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2018) Muiru, Anne Mugechi; Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; Onchomba, MolsonThe study sought to establish the effect of corporate governance on the performance of savings and credit co-operative societies (SACCOs) in selected private universities in Nairobi County, Kenya, and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted 120 employees of SACCOs in the sixteen selected private Universities in Kenya and 110 of them responded. The study adopted a descriptive research design and purposive sampling design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using multiple regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that corporate governance positively and significantly affected the performance of SACCOs in private Universities in Kenya. The study findings support Agency theory and stakeholder theory which explain the role corporate governance plays in organizational performance.Item Effect of Entrepreneurial Skills on Competitive Advantage among Small and Medium Size Enterprises(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2017) Omare, John Onditi; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was to establish the effect of entrepreneurial skills on competitive advantage among small and medium enterprises in Kawangware Division, Nairobi County in Kenya and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Convenience sampling was used. The study targeted 102 proprietors of SMEs and 75 of them responded. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using simple regression analysis. Research findings from the test of the hypothesis established that entrepreneurial skills lead to creation of competitive advantage among small and medium size enterprises. The study findings support the Resource Based View which explains how specific entrepreneurial skills, which are intangible resources combine with other tangible resources to enable SMEs to be competitive in the market. The research recommends further investigation of the study variables SMEs in other parts of Kenya.Item Effect of Growth Strategies on the Performance of Small and Medium Size Enterprises in the Tourism Industry(he international Journal of Humanities and Social Studies,, 2017-08-31) Onyango, Damaris; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was toassess the effectof growth strategies on the performance of small and medium sizetravel and toursenterprises in NairobiCounty, Kenyaand a corresponding hypothesis was formulatedand tested. The study targetted 40 employees from four leading travel firms in Nairobi County and 39 of them responded. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed by useof Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, Version21. The study found a positive and statistically significant effect of growth strategieson performance of small and medium size travel and tours enterprisesinNairobi County, Kenya. The study findings support the Resource Based View Theory(Barney, 1986)and Schumpeter’sGrowth Theory of Innovation(1934). The study recommends adoption of severalgrowth strategies to leverage potential profitability and internal business processes synergiesfor enhanced enterprise performanceItem Effect of Interpersonal Competence on Organizational Performance(The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 2016-12-31) Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was to determine the effect of interpersonal 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. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that interpersonal competence has positive and significant effect on organizational performance. The study finding supports the Resource-Based View and Knowledge Space Theory which underscore the crucial role of interpersonal competence in company performance. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and churches.Item Effect of Managerial Competence, Firm-Level Institutions and Human Resource Management Bundles on the Performance of Publicly Quoted Companies in Kenya(The International Journal of Business & Management, 2016-12-31) Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was to determine the effect of managerial competence, firm-level institutions and human resource management bundles on the performance of publicly quoted companies in Kenya. The corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted Human resource managers of each of the 64 publicly quoted companies as at 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 regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that managerial competence, firm-level institutions and human resource management bundles have positive effect on firm performance. The study finding supports the Resource-Based View, Ability - Motivation theory and Knowledge Space Theory. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in non-governmental organizations, small and medium sized enterprises and faith-based organizations.Item Effect of Strategic Change on Organizational Performance(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, United Kingdom, 2017) Atieno, Lucy Anne; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe 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.Item Effect of Strategic Innovation on Competitive Advantage(The International Journal Of Humanities & Social Studies, 2017) Mathu, Hellen; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was to establish the effect of strategic innovation on competitive advantage and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted 77 employees from Dimension Data, East Africa and 63 of them responded. The study adopted a descriptive research design and data was collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by the help of SPSS Version 21. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that strategic innovation had positive effect on competitive advantage in Dimension Data East Africa ICT Company in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study findings supported the Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory and Christensen’s Disruptive Theory of Innovation which explain the strategic innovation – competitive advantage link.Item Effect of Technical Competence on Firm Performance(International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, 2016) Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was to determine the effect of technical 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. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using regression analysis. Research findings from the test of the hypothesis established that technical 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 technical competence in firm performance. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and churches.Item Effects of Electronic Human Resource Management Practices on Organizational Performance: A Case of University of Maryland Programs, Nairobi Kenya(Journal of Human Resource and Leadership, 2020) Obama, Moureen Atieno; Keino, Dinah Chebet; Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; Muriithi, Samuel Muiruri; Amata, EvansThe purpose study was to determine the effect of Electronic Human Resource Management (EHRM) practices on organizational performance at University of Maryland Programs (UMB), Kenya. The objectives of the study were to identify the existing Electronic Human Resource Management practices in University of Maryland Programs; to examine the level of performance in UMB; to establish how EHRM practices contribute to organizational performance in UMB. This study adopted a descriptive research design. The researcher used a stratified sampling technique. The sample size of the study was 107. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires. The validity and reliability of the instrument were measured by the Cronbach Alpha test. The collected data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPPS) twenty third edition. The study found that 88.7%, of the respondents were aware that e-recruitment was used at UMB to a large extent as indicated while 83.5%, of the respondents were aware that e- e-compensation was utilized at UMB to a large extent and finally 84.1% of the respondents were aware that e-recruitment was used at UMB to a large extent Secondly, the indicators of organizational performance at UMB were found by the study to include workforce’ agility, organizations productivity, organizational effectiveness and organizational flexibility as agreed by 75.3%, 61.9%, 69.0% and 67.0% of the respondents. Finally, 76.8%, 76.05%, 76.3% and 74.6% of respondents agreed that e-recruitment, e-training, e-compensation and e-performance wereimplemented had effect on organizational flexibility, organizational effectiveness, workforce agility and organizational productivity at UMB. The study recommended that UMB to focus on E-performance management since it has a significant relationship with organizational effectiveness.Item Effects of Leadership Traits on Firm Performance(The International Journal Of Business & Management, 2017) Nyenze, Tracy; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe purpose of the study was to establish the effect of leadership traits on firm performance in Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and a corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted a sample of 98 employees at KWS Headquarters in Nairobi, and 79 of them responded. The study employed a descriptive research design and data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by the help of SPSS version 21. The findings of the research established that leadership traits positively and significantly affects firm performance in Kenya Wildlife Service. The study was anchored on the Contingency theory, Organization system theory and Leadership traits theory. The study recommends further investigation of the study variables in other State Corporations locally and abroad.Item Factors Influencing Employee Motivation In Catholic Church Owned Institutions In Nairobi City County(Researchjournali’s Journal of Human Resource, 2015) Swala, Mathew Njuguna; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliMotivation is a critical tool in Human Resource Management as it is about stimulating people to action in order to achieve a desired task. For an organization to be efficient, effective and successful, all stakeholders‟ drives must be stimulated and satisfied to ensure effective work performance. Creating efficient motivation system is the answer to what really attracts and retains potential employees in organizations. There are a number of studies involving factors influencing employee motivation but there is none that zeros in on Catholic Church owned institutions this is the gap that the study sought to fill. The purpose of the study was to establish the factors influencing employee motivation in Catholic Church owned institutions with a focus on remuneration, training, work environment and communication, by using employee satisfaction as the measure of the motivation levels of employees. The researcher reviewed the relevant literature on employee motivation guided by motivation theories. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from the organizations‟ employees. A correlational research design was employed in the study examining the relationship between independent variables, intervening variable and the dependent variable. The study established statistically significant relationships between employee motivation and work environment, as well as between motivation and existing communication methods. Specifically availability of tools, space and equipment when taken as a measure of work environment, was found to influence satisfaction, and by extension motivation negatively. The study also found that when employees are well informed on issues in their department and the entire organization, it has a positive influence on their satisfaction and hence motivation. It is clear from the findings across all the four independent variables used that there is still need to involve employees and their employers in discussions on decision making for the respective departments and the organization as a whole. It is therefore recommended that Catholic Church owned institutions in Nairobi City County look for options to ensure this is applied in running their institutions for better employee motivation.Item Firm-Level Institutions and Performance of Companies Listed On the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2016) Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; K’Obonyo, Peter; Pokhariyal, Ganesh; Kidombo, HarrietThe 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.Item Human Resource Management Bundles and Performance of Firms Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya(The International Journal Of Business & Management, 2016) Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; K’Obonyo, Peter; Pokhariyal, Ganesh; Kidombo, HarrietThe 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.Item Management Competence and Performance of Firms Listed On the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya(Canadian Open Management Journal, 2016) Kyongo, Joanes Kaleli; K’Obonyo, Peter; Pokhariyal, Ganesh; Kidombo, HarrietThe 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.Item Strategic Innovation and Performance of Commercial Banks(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2017) Mulinge, Patrick; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe study sought to establish the effect of strategic innovation on the performance of commercial banks in Kenya and the corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted 150 employees of the Commercial Bank of Africa located at the head office in Nairobi, Kenya and 131 of them responded. The study adopted a descriptive research design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using simple linear regression analysis. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that strategic innovation positively and significantly affected the performance of Commercial Bank of Africa. The study findings support the Blue Ocean Theory and Resource Based View Theory which explain the role of innovation and internal resources in organizational performance. The study contributes to knowledge by establishing that strategic innovation has a positive and significant effect on the performance of commercial banks.Item Transformational Leadership and Performance of Audit Firms(International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2017) Otila, Pauline Kamwara; Kyongo, Joanes KaleliThe objective of the study was to establish the effect of transformational leadership on the performance of audit firms and a corresponding hypothesis was formulated and tested. The study targeted all the 45 employees of MK Certified Public Accountants audit firm in Kenya and all of them responded. The chosen firm represents all the other audit firms in Kenya hence the findings will be generalized. The study adopted a descriptive research design. SPSS Version 21 was used to analyze data using descriptive and inferential statistics. Research findings from the test of hypothesis established that transformational leadership affects performance of audit firms. The study findings support Transformational leadership theory which links transformational leadership to organizational performance. Further study can be carried out in other audit firms or otherwise in Kenya and other countries.