Dr. Jane Queen Omwenga

This study majorly aimed at establishing the determinants of successful implementation of strategic change among the state corporations in Kenya. Specific objectives of the study encompassed the assessment of the moderating influence of organizational culture on successful implementation of strategic change among state corporations in Kenya. The study targeted all 392 State Corporation in Kenya, from eighteen (18) functional categories. A sample of 80 state corporations was arrived at through utilisation of stratified random sampling and through proportional allocation method. For every participating state corporations, purposive (judgemental) sampling approach was used to select four (4) employees from both senior level and middle level management for interviews, picked from either the office of the chief executive officer, the ICT department, the finance department or the human resources department. This made the sample size to be 320 participants. A questionnaire containing both open ended and closed ended questions was used to collect primary data while secondary data was gathered through reviews of both theoretical and empirical literature. The analysis of the primary data was carried out with the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The study revealed. The study found that organizational culture as a moderator though it added some predictive value to both the individual models and the overall model, it does not moderate the successful implementation of strategic change in state corporations in Kenya. The study concluded that. The study aslo concluded that no matter what culture an organization subscribes to, it does not play a significant role in the implememtation of strategic change in organizations. The study recommended that State Corporations, during times of implementation of Strategic Change, should religiously involve stakeholders & employees, allocate sufficient resources as well as use coercion when necessary. Key Words: Strategic Change Implementation, Organizational Culture CITATION: Kimaku, P. M., Omwenga, J., & Nzulwa, J. (2019). Moderating influence of organizational culture on successful implementation of strategic change in state corporations in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 6 (2), 96 – 112.

The insurance sector has witnessed growth in both the corporate and private sectors driven by increased insurance uptake among corporations and individuals. However, despite the dynamic nature of the sector, some insurance firms face significant challenges in keeping up with their counterparts. To address the performance variations in the insurance sector, it is crucial to examine strategic capabilities such as technical knowledge, innovation, learning culture and service quality and their impact on performance of NSE listed firms in Kenya. This study aims to investigate how strategic capabilities influence the performance of these firms. The specific objectives of the study were: to examine the effect of innovation capability on the performance of NSE-listed insurance companies in Kenya; to determine the effect of service quality capability on the performance of NSE-listed insurance companies in Kenya; to investigate the effect of technical knowledge capability on the performance o...

 To enhance their competitive edge and optimize resource utilization, it is imperative for public sector entities to adopt efficient contract management strategies. Despite demonstrating a robust methodology for contract management, the energy industry experienced a significant 25% rise in procurement prices. Consequently, the research examined the impact of contract management on the efficacy of procurement processes within State organizations, encompassing contract administration, contract dispute resolution, contract relationship management, contract monitoring, and contract evaluation. This literature review examines the impact of contract management practices on procurement performance. The study was guided by the principles of general systems theory, institutional theory, contract management theory, and transactional cost theory. The study employed a cross-sectional research design. The study sample consisted of 157 individuals employed by one of the four state corporations in...

Credit remains one of the main sources of income for any banks globally. However, this exposes the banks and other financial institutions to credit risk as there is a possibility of non-payment of the loan by the borrowers as per the contractual obligations. Assessing and managing this risk is becoming a crucial factor for every commercial bank across the world. This study therefore, sought to determine the effect of credit risk determinants on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The data set comprised the 41 commercial banks in Kenya as of the year 2021. The determinants of credit risk for this study were Capital Adequacy (CA), Loan Loss Provision (LLP), Liquidity Risk (LR), and Asset Quality (AQ). The financial performance of the banks under study was measured by the Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE). These ratios indicated the financial performance in terms of the profitability of the banks under study as far as the efficient utilization of assets of these banks, and the ability of the banks to utilize money invested by investors to create profit. The study used secondary data from the annual financial statements of the 41 commercial banks in Kenya for five years from the year 2017-to 2021 (panel data). Both correlation and inferential statistics designs were used to complete the resulted analysis from the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted to explain the effect of credit risk determinants on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya. The study found that capital adequacy had a direct significant effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (p= 0.001, β= 0.164). Loan loss provision registered an indirect significant effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (p= 0.000, β=-0.325). The study further found that liquidity risk had an indirect significant effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (p= 0.000, β=-0.568). The study also found that asset quality had a positive insignificant effect on financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (p= 0.114, β= 0.089). Generally, the study concluded that credit risk determinants had a statistically significant effect on the financial performance of commercial banks in Kenya (R-square= 0.875, p-value= 0.000). The study recommends that the regulatory authority for the commercial banks, Central Bank of Kenya should enhance its oversight on the compliance of developed policies guiding the operation of commercial banks to enable them to continue with adequate financial performance.

Leadership is described as "a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". For example, some understand a leader simply as somebody whom people follow, or as somebody who guides or directs others, while others define leadership as "organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal ”. However, effective leadership refers to systematic approach to improving results through evidence-based decision making, continuous organizational learning, and focus on accountability for performance. Accordingly, effective leaders are considered to be more successful and efficient in performing their duties towards achievement of organizational goals, building collective vision, mission, and set of values that help people focus on their contributions to bring out their best. Furthermore, effective leaders increase productivity, outcomes and also instill a sense of belonging within the entire workforce...

Women entrepreneurs have been considered to use prior experience/knowledge as a determinant to enterprise performance. One of the questions that one is left asking is, does prior experience/knowledge determine the performance of women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya? A survey was carried out among the women entrepreneurs across the County. The sample comprised 158 small and medium sized women entrepreneurs. Data was subjected to computer aided statistical analysis that included descriptive statistics, ANOVA and regression techniques. The results revealed that prior experience/knowledge is indeed a determinant of performance of women-owned enterprises in Nairobi County. The Pvalue of 0.000 (Less than 0.05) implies that the model of prior experience/knowledge on performance of the enterprises is significant at 95% confidence level. It is recommended that there is need for women entrepreneurs to start enterprises in their areas of experience/expertise...

Women entrepreneurs have been considered to use prior experience/knowledge as a determinant to enterprise performance. One of the questions that one is left asking is, does prior experience/knowledge determine the performance of women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nairobi County, Kenya? A survey was carried out among the women entrepreneurs across the County. The sample comprised 158 small and medium sized women entrepreneurs. Data was subjected to computer aided statistical analysis that included descriptive statistics, ANOVA and regression techniques. The results revealed that prior experience/knowledge is indeed a determinant of performance of women-owned enterprises in Nairobi County. The Pvalue of 0.000 (Less than 0.05) implies that the model of prior experience/knowledge on performance of the enterprises is significant at 95% confidence level. It is recommended that there is need for women entrepreneurs to start enterprises in their areas of experience/expertise...

Capital structure is an important management decision as it greatly influences the owners‟ equity return, the owners‟ risks as well as the market value of the shares. The main objective of this research study was to establish the influence of firm specific factors on capital structure of listed manufacturing and allied firms in the NSE. Specifically, the study sought to establish whether and the extent to which tangibility of assets, profitability, firm size, and firm growth influence capital structure of listed manufacturing and allied firms in the NSE. This study was carried out through a descriptive research method. The target population for this study included all 10 firms listed in the NSE under the manufacturing & allied segment. The study used secondary data. Secondary data was gathered from published annual financial statements and reports of the manufacturing and allied companies. Data for the period of 5 years (2012-2016) was collected for this study. This study used multi...

This research work was geared towards determining the factors that contribute to Non Productive Time (NPT) in geothermal drilling. Further, the research sought to find out the contribution of equipment breakdown to Non Productive Time, How geological challenges aid Non Productive Time, ways in which operations planning contribute to Non Productive Time, and how decision making contribute to Non Productive Time. The parameters of interest observed included; completion depth, drilling duration, well location,  well design, casing design, drill rig capacity, and number of staff in the rig. A sampling frame of 32 wells was developed. The results of the study revealed enormous amount of Non Productive time associated with geothermal drilling operations in Menengai Geothermal Project.  It showed that the average total Non-Productive Time is 62%, while 38% of the total drilling duration is productive time. Operations planning was the biggest contributor of Non Productive time at 41%,    eq...

This research work was geared towards determining the factors that contribute to Non Productive Time (NPT) in geothermal drilling. Further, the research sought to find out the contribution of equipment breakdown to Non Productive Time, How geological challenges aid Non Productive Time, ways in which operations planning contribute to Non Productive Time, and how decision making contribute to Non Productive Time. The parameters of interest observed included; completion depth, drilling duration, well location,  well design, casing design, drill rig capacity, and number of staff in the rig. A sampling frame of 32 wells was developed. The results of the study revealed enormous amount of Non Productive time associated with geothermal drilling operations in Menengai Geothermal Project.  It showed that the average total Non-Productive Time is 62%, while 38% of the total drilling duration is productive time. Operations planning was the biggest contributor of Non Productive time at 41%,    eq...

Women entrepreneurs have been considered to use business networking as a determinant to enterprise performance. A key question that arises is – Does networking determine the performance of women-owned SMEs in Nairobi County? A survey was carried out among the women across the County. The sample comprised of 158 small and medium women entrepreneurs. Data was subjected to computer aided statistical analysis that included descriptive statistic, ANOVA and regression techniques.  The results revealed that networking is a determinant of performance of the women-owned enterprises. The P- value of 0.000 (Less than 0.05) implies that the model of networking on performance of the enterprises is significant at the 95% confidence level.  It is recommended that there is need for women entrepreneurs to form business networks with other entrepreneurs so as to improve their enterprise performance. Further conclusive research should also be conducted to include other variables. Normal 0 false false ...

Women entrepreneurs have been considered to use business networking as a determinant to enterprise performance. A key question that arises is – Does networking determine the performance of women-owned SMEs in Nairobi County? A survey was carried out among the women across the County. The sample comprised of 158 small and medium women entrepreneurs. Data was subjected to computer aided statistical analysis that included descriptive statistic, ANOVA and regression techniques.  The results revealed that networking is a determinant of performance of the women-owned enterprises. The P- value of 0.000 (Less than 0.05) implies that the model of networking on performance of the enterprises is significant at the 95% confidence level.  It is recommended that there is need for women entrepreneurs to form business networks with other entrepreneurs so as to improve their enterprise performance. Further conclusive research should also be conducted to include other variables. Normal 0 false false ...

The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of communication skills in strategy execution in the airline industry in Kenya. The study tested the null hypothesis that communication skills does not have a significant effect on strategy execution in the airline industry in Kenya. The population for this study consisted of the employees of sixteen airlines operating internationally, regionally, and locally in Kenya. The total target population were 4560 employees from 16 airlines in Kenya. A total of 354 respondents from 15 airlines were used as the sample size for the study. Descriptive survey design was used for the purposes of this study. Primary and secondary data was collected for analysis. Self-administered questionnaire were used to collect primary data alongside evaluation reports that were obtain for the secondary data on strategy execution. Communication skills had β=0.411 and p value< 0.05, hence a positive and significant relationship between communicati...

Strategy content and process (strategic planning) is widely considered to be one of the factors that contribute to small firm’s growth. Studying strategic processes in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) therefore contributes to our understanding of the growth process which on the other hand bears broader economic relevance in terms of MSE’s being a major source of job creation. The study sought to establish the Influence of Strategic Planning on Growth of Women Owned Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the influence of: Organizational envisioning, and strategic planning instruments on growth of Women owned Micro and Small Enterprises at Kibuye market kisumu county, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The target population included women owners/managers of enterprises at Kibuye market, Kisumu County, Kenya. Stratified random sampling technique was used to establish and access the study sample of 167 respondents of the tar...

Various quality control strategies are being adopted in a bid to ensure the performance of the supply chain is improved. In the present study, four quality control strategies were reviewed; delivery inspection, supplier evaluation and certification, supplier involvement, and design specification and how they influenced the performance of the supply chain. The study adopted a case study research design, with Kitui county government being the institution where the study was conducted. A sample was used to select respondents from procurement department and finance and account department in the county. Primary data was collected through the use of questionnaire with Likert scales which were sent to the respondent via email. The data was checked for completeness, accuracy, errors in responses, omissions as well as all the other forms of inconsistencies. The data was then assigned numerical codes according to categories. This was followed by classification, tabulation and summary of data ...