School of Business and Economics
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Item Effect of Democratic Leadership on Organizational Performance of Level Four and Five Public Hospitals in Isiolo County, Kenya(Journal of Strategic Management, 2025-07) Abdi, Wario; Nancy, Rintari; Paul, KirigiaThe purpose of the study is to determine the effect of democratic leadership on organizational performance of level four and five public hospitals in Isiolo County, Kenya. The study adopted correlational research and targeted Isiolo County referral hospital, Garbatulla hospital and Merti hospital in Isiolo County. The respondents included 3 medical superintendents, 29 departmental heads, 62 health care staff, and 38 operations staff. The medical superintendents and departmental heads were sampled using purposive sampling method, whereas the staff were sampled using simple random method. The questionnaires were administered to the staff, while interviews were conducted on the management. A pilot study was conducted in Marsabit county hospital and reliability tested through Cronbach Alpha coefficient. Complete questionnaire’s data were coded into SPSS version 25 for the analysis of both descriptive and inferential statistics. It is thus noted that with regards to democratic leadership, public hospitals had ensured that there were strong systems that were supported by employee innovations and collaborations between the management and staff. However, the communication pattern between the management and other stakeholders was found to be limited. The study recommends that the county government leadership, should develop strategic policies that will guide on the interactions of hospital’s management with internal and external stakeholders more effectively. This could be informed by the constitution and existing MOH guidelines.Item Influence of Resource Allocation on Organizational Performance of Commercial Banks in Meru County, Kenya(Journal of Strategic Management, 2025-07) Martin, Kirimi Mwongera; Nancy, Rintari; Paul, KirigiaThe purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of resource allocation on the organizational performance of commercial banks in Meru County, Kenya. The study used a descriptive design targeting 19 banks in Meru County, involving 19 managers and 91 staff. Data were collected via questionnaires and interviews, analyzed using SPSS and thematic methods. Most respondents (87%) reported ICT investment improved communication, efficiency, and reduced resource waste. Financial accountability (84%) also reduced waste, but challenges like poor training, politics, and resistance affected risk allocation. A significant correlation (r = 0.379, p < 0.001) was found between resource allocation and performance outcomes. The study recommends that senior management should ensure that there is impartiality in organizational politics to minimize its interference with even resource distribution among the departments. Furthermore, the study suggests that there is a need for employee involvement measures to minimize the resistance level experienced within the banking departments.Item Influence of Strategic Leadership on Organizational Performance of County Government of Kitui, Kenya(Journal of Strategic Management, 2025-08) Damaris, Mumo Mutheu; Paul, Kirigia; Nancy, RintariThe purpose of the study was to examine the influence of strategic leadership on the organizational performance of the County Government of Kitui, Kenya. A descriptive research design was used to determine the characteristics of the population under consideration. The respondents comprised 21 directors, 34 departmental managers, and 308 administrators. The study used a simple random method to sample the directors, departmental managers, and administrators. In the determination of the sample size, the study used Kothari's (2004) formula to select the 17 directors, 25 departmental managers, and 73 administrators. The study had questionnaires and interview guides to collect data from the participants. The directors were interviewed, whereas the departmental managers and administrators answered questionnaires. A pre-test study was undertaken in Machakos County Government. The study considered three types of validity, which were content, construct, and criterion. Cronbach's alpha was one of the methods of internal consistency that examined reliability. Notably, complete questionnaires were coded into SPSS version 26. Various descriptive statistics, like frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, were derived. Inferential statistics such as Pearson correlation were analyzed to test the hypothesis, whereas the linear regression analysis including was provided. The regression coefficient for strategic leadership is 0.261. Further, the results indicate that all the variables had a significance value of less than 0.05 and a T-statistic of more than 2, meaning that strategic plan implementation variables were statistically significant. The study concluded that, the county leadership of Kitui had provided a suitable environment that supported learning and development among its staff. This was to improve their knowledge on the vision, mission, public policy, and get acquainted with various changing county operations. To improve the effectiveness of strategic leadership, the departmental directors should consider empowering communication policies that define horizontal and vertical communication structure.Item Assessing the Influence of Market Competition on the Growth of Deposit-Taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Meru County(Journal of Entrepreneurship & Project Management, 2025-08-11) Faith Kinya, Ngutiku; Paul Maku, Gichohi; Paul, KirigiaThe study sought to assess the influence of market competition on the growth of deposit-taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Meru County. A mixed-method approach using both quantitative and qualitative data was employed. Data were gathered from 10 DT-SACCO headquarters in Meru County through a descriptive survey design. Respondents included 10 purposively sampled branch managers and 170 randomly sampled officers. Data collection methods included interviews, questionnaires, and secondary financial reports. Validity and reliability were assessed using various methods, including Cronbach’s alpha. SPSS version 27 was used for both descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Data collected through questionnaires established that the management had consciously worked to make sure that DT- SACCOs were known as customer-focused to provide products and services effectively. To be able to accomplish this, the institutions employed qualified professionals with expertise in cost management, which encouraged the effective use of resources. However, the study found that staff members were not included in the decision-making process. Interview replies indicated that marketing campaigns, joint ventures with other corporations to boost sales, and cost leadership were the kinds of market competitiveness tactics used in DT-SACCOs. At a 99% significance level and α < 0.001, the market competition correlation coefficient value was r = r=0.609. This showed that market competition had a moderately high influence on growth. The coefficient for market competition is 0.490 with a significance value of 0.01. Therefore, the model was Y = 19.601 + 0.490X1 + 3.063e. Notably, without the inclusion of the market competition, the growth of DT-SACCOs would be 19.601. The outcome noted from the findings recommends the need for the management to develop policies to emphasize on how staff can be included in making decisions to improve their commitment level to the organization and take advantage of market competition. If there are policies that encourage staff involvement in decision-making, it will enhance cohesion and effective operations. The study recommends that, in terms of technology adoption, there is a need to give priority to cybersecurity and consistent training in technology, to reduce operational risk exposure. Therefore, the solidification of IT is expected to uphold the reputation of the DT-SACCOs as key financial providers.