http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/232 2026-04-08T09:32:42Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1730 Role of Dynamic Capabilities on the Relationship of Social Capital and Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Kenyan Universities Mureithi, Grace Wairimu; Kiflemariam, Abraham; Omwenga, Vincent The quality and quantity of research publications by academic staff play a major role in determining the performance of universities. In addition, research output is expected to provide solutions to challenges facing the society at large. Moreover, research productivity is a key measure of achievement as well as a key instrument in improving the quality of teaching and knowledge creation. This implies that a key priority for the academic staff in Kenyan universities is how to increase their research productivity. However, research productivity of academic staff in Kenyan universities is characterised by limited publications. Hence, the purpose of this study was to investigate the role of dynamic capabilities on the relationship of social capital and research productivity of academic staff in Kenyan universities. This study adopted a correlational research design and sampled 392 academic staff members. Both regression and bootstrap analyses were used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that, social capital has a significant influence on research productivity of academic staff in Kenyan universities; however, the influence is not direct, but is partially mediated by dynamic capabilities. The study concluded that while social capital is a key knowledge-based resource necessary for improving research productivity, dynamic capabilities are also needed to deploy and reconfigure these resources. The study findings enlighten the academic staff on the importance of investing seriously in both social capital and dynamic capabilities to improve their research productivity. Additionally, the study outcomes inform the university management on significant antecedents of research productivity of academic staff. 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1724 Moderating Effect of Firm Size on the Relationship between Joint Marketing Alliances and Firm Performance of Retail Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya Muange, Rosemary Muvinya; Ng’etich, Willy Kiptoo The study investigates the Moderating effects of firm size on the relationship between joint marketing alliances and the firm performance of retail firms in Nairobi County. The aim of the study was to evaluate the direct influence of joint marketing alliances on firm performance and the moderating effects of firm size on the relationship between joint marketing alliance and firm performance Resource Dependency Theory was used to guide the study. The study adopted explanatory research design. The target population of the study consisted of 490 top management officials working in the 47 retail firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. The study used stratified and simple random sampling technique to select a sample of 216 respondents. Data is quantitative and was collected using a questionnaire. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics so multiple regression was used as it is the most applicable in this study. Correlation analysis was used to determine the strength of linear relationship between the variables being analyzed in the research. Study findings indicated that joint marketing alliance, has significant effect on firm performance. Based on the findings creating a joint marketing enhances firm performance. In addition, findings indicated under high firm size increase on firm performance. Furthermore, the study found out that firm size has a moderating effect on the relationship between joint marketing alliance and firm performance. The study recommends that firms need to share research and development resources with its strategic partners, shares manufacturing cost to develop marketable products. Firms have to engage in joint marketing alliances with firms that have well-established customer relationships so as increase their market and thereby enhance performance. Finally, It is necessary for firms to engage in joint marketing alliances with others and joint promotion services and product with other firms in order to enhance firm performance. 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1722 Effects of CEO Duality and Board Tenure on Corporate Social Responsibility of Firms Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, Kenya Muange, Rosemary Muvinya; Ngetich, Willy Kiptoo Abstract:-CSR refers to voluntary managerial “actions that appear to further some social good, beyond the interests of the firm and that which is required by law. Board tenure and CEO duality are seen as potential determinants of corporate social responsibility but have not been fully explored in developing countries like Kenya. The research was to find out whether Board tenure and CEO duality have effects on corporate social responsibility investment of firms listed in Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya. The objectives for this study were to determine the effect of board tenure on corporate social responsibility and effect of CEO duality on corporate social responsibility. The study was guided by upper echelon theory which postulates that executive' experiences, values, and personalities greatly influence their interpretations of the situations they face and, in turn, affects their choices. The study employed explanatory research design. The research utilised secondary data derived from document analysis mainly from companies’ annual reports. The study targeted 65 firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange for the period ranging from 2005 to 2015. The study utilised data from 11 companies. The study adopted descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, fixed effects and Random effects regression models. Hausman test was carried out and Random effect model was found to be the best model for predicting the change in CSR. Study findings indicate that CEO duality had a negative significant effect on CSR,(β=- 34173, p = 0.004), p<0.05) and board tenure had a negative significant effect on CSR. (β=-0.11066, p = 0.012), p<0.05). In conclusion the study found out that when a company is led by a dominant personality, shareholders’ interests are likely to be maltreated. It is therefore crucial for the board to have outside board member as the chair of the board because this will take care of shareholders’interests which include CSR. Furthermore the study found out that the longer the experience of managers, the more knowledgeable they become hence they are more capable of managing CSR. Therefore the study recommends organizations to have a balanced board size-one that is not too small or too large so that there is no time wastage and will better CSR performance. It is therefore necessary for firm to retain managers that have a vast wealth of experience since they are knowledgeable and more capable of managing CSR. Further the study recommends companies to separate the position of CEO and chairman because Stakeholders view those companies that separate the two positions to be more reputable. 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1720 Effect of Workforce Ethnic Diversity and Education Backgrounddiversity on Employee Performancein Selected Universities in Kenya Muange, Rosemary Muvinya The study investigates the effect of workforce ethnic diversity and education background diversity on employee performance in selected universities in Kenya. The objective of the study were to determine the effects of education background diversity on employee performance and to determine the effects of workforce ethnic diversity on employee performance. Social identity theory was used to ground this study. Explanatory research design was adopted, and a survey was conducted on selected Universities in Kenya. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to 371 teaching and non-teaching administrators of Universities out of which 305 equal to 82% of the sample size were returned and were used in data analysis. Cronbach alpha was used to test the reliability of the instruments. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation and Pearson correlation analysis was done. Regression analysis was done to test the hypotheses and to establish the effect that each variable has on employee performance. The study findings indicate that ethnic diversity (β1= 0.238, ρ<0.05), educational diversity (β2 = 0.048, ρ<0.05) have significant and positive effect on employee performance. This study therefore supports and contributes to the social categorization theory and human resource management literature. The implication is that institutions and firms should consider hiring employees from socially diverse backgrounds to be able to achieve higher employee performance. 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z http://41.89.164.27:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/655 EFFECT OF TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA: A CASE OF LAIKIPIA COUNTY Maitai, Rose, N.; Ngari, Christine The current study sought to establish the effectof training on employee performance in the County Governments in Kenyaby taking thecase of Laikipia County. The study specifically sought to establish the effects of training contents,training programs,evaluation of training programs and training delivery methods on employee performance in the County Governments in Kenya. The study was guided by the following theories: Human capital theory,Skill Acquisition Theory, Resource Based View (RBV) Theory and Action Theory. Descriptive survey research wasemployed in thestudy. The study targeted 96 senior, middle and lower management officials in the HR department from each of the 9 ministriesand officials of the Directorate of Human Resources Management and Administration Serviceswhere only 89 respondents were involved in the study. The study adopted a census approach and utilizedstructured questionnairein collecting data. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to analyze the data with the assistance of SPSS statistical tool. The findings of the study revealed that training contents, training programs, evaluation of training programs and training delivery methodshave a positive and significant effect on employee performance in the county government of Laikipia. The study recommends that county governments should focus on enhancing the contents used in training since the practice leads to positive and significant effectson employee performance in counties. The study also recommends that county governmentsshould focus on enhancing training programssince the practice leads to a positive and significant effecton employee performance in counties. This can be achieved byformulating training programs based on training objectives and training itself, selecting specific trainers in different training programs, tying formulation of the training programs with training lesson and preparing trainees for specific training programs. The study furtherrecommends that county governmentsshould emphasize on evaluating training programssince the practice leads to a positive and significant effect on employee performance in the county.This can be achieved by determiningthe effectiveness of corporate training programsthrough employee’sbehavior,basing effectiveness of corporate training programson the results of the program and attitude of the employees, carrying out a simple end-of-course reaction process to assess the effectiveness of the training and obtaining the employees’ opinions immediately upon completion of training programs to assess the effectiveness of the training. The study finallyrecommends that county governmentsshould focus on enhancing training delivery methodssince the practice leads to positive and significant effectson employee performance in the counties. 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z