School of Business and Economics
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Item Influence of Resource Allocation on the Performance of the Kenya Revenue Authority(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-05) Ng’ang’a, Irene Nyakio; Kituku, Gladys; Miluwi, JoshuaGood performance of revenue authority through a steady flow of incomes is an indicator of the financial health of a country in its role of providing: public services, infrastructure, and social programs support. Prioritizing an efficient tax system reduces dependence on foreign aid and also fosters domestic revenue generation. However, developing countries have not been able to finance their budgets internally ending up relying on loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. These loans become hard to manage with high dependencies on lending institutions becoming debt trap cycles hindering their economic sustainability. Kenya, according to the World Bank (2022), through a debt sustainability report revealed that the present value of total debt to gross domestic product was at 70.5% in 2020, 76.3% in 2022, and is projected to be at 79.2% in October 2023.Huge debt by the Kenyan government running in Trillions of Kenya shillings is attributed to high borrowing from deficiencies in collections by the Kenya Revenue Authority. These unfolding statistics require appropriate strategic initiatives in resource allocation to correct the situation on the performance of the Kenya Revenue Authority. This paper sought to examine the influence of resource allocation on the performance of the Kenya Revenue Authority. The study applied a descriptive research design. The target population for the study was the Kenya Revenue Authority. The unit of analysis included 196 middle-level managers of KRA from the Finance department (87), Human resource department (43), Marketing and communication departments (39), and Corporate service and administration departments (27). The stratified random sampling method and the Slovin formula were applied to obtain a representative sample size of 132 respondents. The study gathered data through online surveys and questionnaires which were physically administered. Data collected was analyzed through both descriptive and inferential analyses. Results revealed a β of 0.691 and a p-value of 0.001, between resource allocation and the performance of KRA. The study concluded that resource allocation had a positive and significant influence on the performance of the Kenya Revenue Authority. The study recommended optimizing resource allocation to align with strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency. Furthermore, the study recommended fostering inclusivity and staff participation to boost organizational resilience and innovation. Moreover, the study recommended prioritizing investment in ICT infrastructure to ensure competitiveness and productivity. Lastly, the study recommended that maintaining adequate staffing levels and empowering employees through training would foster a motivated workforce to enhance KRA’s adaptability, performance, and long-term sustainability.Item Influence of Resource Allocation on Organizational Performance in Charitable Non-Governmental Organizations in Nairobi County(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2024-06) Mohammed, Bashir Abd; Nzili, James; Kiama, MichaelThis paper sought to examine the influence of resource allocation on the organizational performance of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. The study applied a descriptive research design. The population for the study was 1427 employees of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. Stratified random sampling was applied in addition to the Taro Yamane formula to come up with a sample size of 313 respondents. The study gathered data through questionnaires which were administered both physically and online. Data collected was analyzed through both descriptive and inferential analysis. Results revealed a β of 0.496 and a p-value of 0.001, between resource allocation and the organizational performance of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. The study concluded that resource allocation had a positive and significant influence on the organizational performance of charitable NGOs in Nairobi County. The study recommended prioritization of budgeting for financial resources as a crucial aspect of their operations, ensuring efficient allocation to various programs and activities. Additionally, the study recommended recognition of the importance of a diversified workforce to invest in human resources across all departments. Besides, the study recommended that technological advancements should be embraced by acquiring and utilizing ICT gadgets, hardware, and software to enhance organizational efficiency and service delivery. Lastly, the study recommended that stakeholders should continually evaluate and optimize resource allocation strategies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and ultimately enhance the overall performance and impact of charitable NGOs in Nairobi.