Browsing by Author "Wanyama, Kadian W."

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Corporate sustainability and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(KIBU, 2018-06-12) Emojong, Elijah Odera; Wanyama, Kadian W.; Manini, Muganda M.
In the contemporary production environment, manufacturing operations must take into account not only profit, but also environmental and social performance, in order to ensure the long-term development of the company. This study sought to establish the relationship between corporate sustainability and financial performance of manufacturing firms in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. The study was guided by four objectives namely; to determine the effect of environmental practices on Financial performance of manufacturing firms; to examine the effect of corporate accountability on financial performance of manufacturing firms; To examine the moderating influence of government policy on the relationship between corporate sustainability and financial performance of manufacturing firms and to assess the effect of social justice of corporate sustainability on financial performance of manufacturing firms. To achieve these objectives, four research hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The study population of 3344 employees of all the 12 registered manufacturing firms in UasinGishu County by the KAM (Kenya Association of Manufactures), from which a representative sample of 357 employees was drawn. The main study instrument was a questionnaire which will comprise of a Likert-type scale questions on the main independent and moderating variables of the study together with a ration-type scale on the dependent variable. The data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Hypothesis testing was done by use of regression and correlation analysis. The findings of the study indicated that environmental practices had a statistically significant influence on financial performance therefore the hypothesis that environmental practices had no statistically significance influence in financial performance of manufacturing firms was not supported. The study also established that corporate accountability had a statistically significant influence on the relationship between corporate accountability and financial performance therefore the hypothesis that corporate accountability had no statistically significance influences on financial performance was not supported. Further, the results revealed that government policy had a statistically significant influence on the relationship between corporate sustainability and financial performance. Finally, the study established that social justice had a statistically significant influence on the relationship between corporate sustainability and financial performance of manufacturing firms. The study recognizes that the variables used for this study are not exhaustive and therefore suggests that future research should include more triangulation utilizing other intervening and moderating variables as well as using alternative measures of all the study variables. Future research should also conduct longitudinal studies that would provide definite information about cause-and-effect relationships as well as the changes in study variables over time. The study is further envisaged to add critical knowledge for academia which would inform top management in decision making process that could be used in policy formulation in the manufacturing sector as well as the government’s regulations on manufacturing firms.
Does outsourcing have any effect on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya?
(Society of Scientific Research and Education (SSRE), 2014-03-01) Kiongera, Fredrick N.; Wanyama, Kadian W.; Musiega, Douglas; Masinde, Stephen Wekesa
The focus of this paper was to investigate the effect of logistic outsourcing on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms in western Kenya. Specifically, the study intended to investigate the effect of quality drive outsourcing strategy on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms, to determine the effect of core business drive on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms and to determine the effect of competitive drive on the performance of sugar manufacturing firms. With a sample size of 36 respondents (n=36), the study used both primary and secondary data collection instruments. Primary instruments included the use of questionnaires and interview schedules. On the other hand secondary instruments involved acquiring information from the already existing records from the sugar manufacturing firms and any other accessible information that is already documented. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in data analysis using SPSS version 20 software. Karl Pearson’s zero order coefficient of correlation (Pearson Product Moment Correlation or simple correlation) was used to determine the direction and strength of the relationship between logistic outsourcing and performance of sugar manufacturing firms. Simple regression analysis was used to model the relationship between logistic outsourcing and performance of sugar manufacturing firms. The relationship between logistic outsourcing and the performance of sugar manufacturing firms follow a regression model of the nature P= α + β1 LOS + e. The findings were presented using tables and crossbar tabulations. The outcome was positive correlation between logistic outsourcing and performance of sugar manufacturing firms. The findings are of importance to the Government of Kenya, shareholders, employees and customers of sugar manufacturing firms and they form a basis for future reference.
Effect of business financing on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Lurambi sub-county, Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2016) Manini, Muganda Munir; Abdillahi, Umulkher Ali; Wanyama, Kadian W.; Simiyu, John
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of sources of business financing on the financial performance of Small and Medium enterprises in Lurambi Sub-County. Specifically, the study sought to examine the effect of commercial loan-financing on the financial performance of Small and medium enterprises; to assess the effect of retained earnings financing on the financial performance of Small and medium enterprises and to establish the effect of trade credit financing on the financial performance of Small and medium enterprises in Lurambi Sub-County. Descriptive survey was used. The population of interest comprised of 450 small and medium enterprises in Lurambi Sub-County. Stratified random sampling was used to select 88 small and medium enterprises. The survey instrument used was questionnaires which were administered to owners and managers. Analysis of data was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established that sources of business financing affected financial performance of small and medium enterprises significantly; commercial loan financing affected financial performance significantly; retained earnings financing affected financial performance significantly; trade credit financing affected financial performance of small and medium enterprises significantly. The study recommends that small and medium enterprises should make use of commercial loan financing, retained earnings financing and trade credit financing for them to realize higher levels of financial performance. The Government of Kenya should encourage lenders to share the financing risks with the government in order to reduce the cost of financing.
Effect of corporate social responsibility on performance of commercial banks in Busia county, Kenya
(2017-09) Kimtai Kibera, Fredrick Kimtai; Otiso, Kennedy Ntabo; Wanyama, Kadian W.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of corporate social responsibility on the performance of commercial banks in Busia County, Kenya. The specific objective was to determine the effect of economic aspects of CSR on the performance of commercial banks, Busia County. The study was anchored on the Edward Freeman’s Stakeholder Theory. The study employed a descriptive survey and correlational research designs. The target population was 40 employees comprising of Managers, Operational Managers, Financial Managers, marketing managers and Human Resource Managers. Census sampling technique was use to select the entire target population of 40 respondents. The questionnaires and the interview schedules were used to collect primary data. Validity was determined by use of content validity while reliability by use Cronbach alpha. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data collected by use SPSS version 20. The results revealed that economic CSR aspects had significant positive effect of the performance of commercial banks in Busia (Economic=0.875**, P<0.01) and it accounted for 76.5% variance in performance. The study recommended that bank management should priorities CSR activities in their institutions and ensure enough resources and personnel are set aside to support the CSR activities.
Effects of total quality management implementation on electronic-government in county government of Kakamega
(2014-05-01) Atsiaya, Branice Ing'ahizu; Wanyama, Kadian W.; Musiega, Douglas
Several authors have since defined Electronic-Government in various ways but the keywords include the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to facilitate access to and provision of government services to people. The ultimate aim is to improve performance (efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability) of government. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of Total Quality Management practices in the implementation of Electronic-Government in County Government of Kakamega. The study had the following objective: To examine the levels of TQM practices and implementation of e-Government in County Government of Kakamega. This study was anchored on the conceptual framework that shows interactions of the variables. The study was guide d by the descriptive survey design.
Extent to which project planning affects successful completion of capital projects in Kakamega county, Kenya
(Scholars Academic and Scientific Publishers, 2014) Marango, Morris; Wanyama, Kadian W.; Musiega, Douglas; Nganda, James Wambua
This study looked at the extent to which project planning affects successful completion of capital projects in Kakamega County. A conceptual framework guided the study to show the interactions of the study variables. The study was guided by Ex-post Facto research design. The study targeted six Sub-County administrators, five project managers (engineers), six social services staff and four works officers who were directly involved in devolved funding. The research instruments were the questionnaires and interview schedules. The validity of the research instruments was done through presenting the instruments to the supervisors and the research experts in the School of Human Resource Development. The researcher used a Cronbach’s Alpha method to obtain an alpha of 0.807 which was acceptable implying that the instruments were reliable. The researcher then analysed the data using descriptive and inferential statistical tools like Pearson Correlation Coefficient and regression analysis. The study findings were: the overall results between project planning and completion of capital projects, illustrate a strong positive association. Results indicate that 65.7 % of the implementation of capital projects can be attributed to project planning. This also meant that 34.3% of the capital projects in Kakamega County were not completed (stalled projects). The study recommended adequate project planning, monitoring and control should be enhanced in organisations during project management. Moreover, Project Management Offices should be established across all the government institutions with aim of managing, monitoring and controlling the projects embarked by their institution. This will enhance efficient and effective completion of capital projects.
How group potency affects employee job satisfaction in sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya
(2019-04-05) Wanyama, Kadian W.; Sifuma, Sharon Wefuma; Koyi, Nabiswa Patrick; Indiatsi, Isaac Mabale; Ojiambo, Josephine N.
Sugar Manufacturing firms in Kenya are recently experiencing a decrease in productivity and the future of the sugar firms seems dingy. The purpose of this study was to assess how group potency affects employee job satisfaction in sugar manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive and correlational survey designs. The simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used. The research instruments were tested through the test re-tests method and reliability analysis which gave a Cronbach alpha value of 0.833. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The following were the study findings: regression analysis conducted on the effect of group potency and employee job satisfaction revealed a positive and significant correlation between these two variables, (r = 0.213, b = 0.1804, t = 2.067, p<0.05)). It Original Research Article Wanyama et al.; JEMT, 23(3): 1-12, 2019; Article no.JEMT.24247 2 was recommended that the Human Resource Department should develop and maintain teamwork through capacity building to realise optimal employee productivity. It is hoped that the results would add knowledge and contribute to theory development critical for academia and policy makers in the sugar sector in particular Kenya.
Impact of motivation as HR bundle on performance of teachers of public schools in Bungoma county
(Academic Journals, 2014-02-14) Wanyama, Kadian W.; Nassiuma, Dankit; Zakayo, C.
The challenge for managers today is to keep the staff motivated and performing well in the workplace. By understanding employees' needs, managers can understand what rewards to use to motivate them. The goal of most companies is to benefit from positive employee behavior in the workplace by promoting a win–win situation for both the company and workers. This research sought to determine the impact of motivation as a HR bundle on teacher performance of public schools in Bungoma County. The study had the following hypothesis: there is no significant impact of motivation on teacher performance of public schools in Bungoma County. The study adopted descriptive and correlational survey designs. Validity of the research instruments was based on the three overarching forms of validity: content, face and construct validity. Reliability coefficient yielded a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.90.
Influence of occupational health and safety programmers on performance of manufacturing firms in western province, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2012-05-31) Makori, Ezekiel M.; Thuo, J.K.; Wanyama, Kadian W.
Occupational health and safety continues to be one of the most critical but highly criticized issues within the discipline of human resource management. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of health and safety programmes on performance of manufacturing firms in Western Province, Kenya. The study presents the results on an empirical study conducted. The study utilized a convenient sample by using all manufacturing firms in Western Kenya. Content validity and reliability of the research instruments were done through test retest method using one of the manufacturing firms which was not included in the final analysis. Reliability coefficient yielded a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.88. The data from all the manufacturing firms was collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistical tools like Pearson correlation, simple regression and one way ANOVA. The study findings showed a moderate positive relationship between occupational health and safety programmes (OHSP) and organizational performance of manufacturing firms. This was an indication that OHSP were not efficient in the studied firms, thus, affecting organizational performance of these firms in terms of sales, profitability, production, order delivery, reputation, target achievement, product quality and production costs. Management of firms must put in place policies and structures for improving occupational health and safety. They should not wait to form ad hoc committees (after an accident has occurred), whose recommendations may not be implemented. Organizations should put in place active health and safety committees which should be given mandate to implement their recommendations. Everyone in the organization should adhere to laid down policies, rules and safety precautions to reduce accidents. The study results provide vital information to managers, researchers and academicians on the relevance of occupational health and safety in business organizations.
Relationship between capacity building and employee productivity on performance of commercial banks in Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2010-10-31) Wanyama, Kadian W.; Mutsotso, S. N.
This article of this paper is based on a research project carried out on commercial banks in Kakamega Central District, Kenya focusing on the influence of employee productivity on organizational performance which investigated the impact of capacity building and employee productivity in commercial banks since this leads to increase in performance as empirical research has proved. Kenya has experienced banking problems since independence in 1964 culminating in major Bank failures (37 failed banks as at 1998). Some of these problems like weak supervision and equipping employees with expertise, necessary skills and knowledge can be addressed through employee productivity to improve performance of the banks. Banks in Kenya and Kakamega in particular have experienced poor service delivery, organizational ineffectiveness, poor public relations, customer dissatisfactions, and some of these banking institutions have posted a decline in profitability. Research focusing on the firm-level impact of human resource management practices such as employee productivity, satisfaction and motivation has become popular in recent years. This has revitalized interest in the subject of employee productivity and its impact on the performance of organizations. Most studies tend to indicate that employee competence has a positive effect on the organizational performance. Therefore the findings from the study added value to the expanding scope of existing research studies on the influence of employee productivity on the organizational performance. This paper also provides vital information to organizational managers in the banking sector and academicians to encourage employee motivation, satisfaction and future research.