Bivariate relationships among dimensions and determinants of organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya
1 Department of Construction Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya.
2 Department of Construction Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya.
3 Centre for Urban Studies, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2021 03(01), 001-007.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2021.3.1.0050
Publication history:
Received on 02 June 2021; revised on 06 July 2021; accepted on 08 July 2021
Abstract:
The organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya remain poor. Little or no research has been done to improve this. The purpose of this research was to establish the bivariate relationships among the dimensions and determinants of organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya. A quantitative research strategy and a survey research design were adopted. The unit of observation comprised of contractors and consultants while the unit of analysis was the contractor. The sampling frame consisted of all NCA1 contractors, NCA2 contractors, NCA3 contractors, and consultants who had professionally interacted with these contractors in recent projects. A sample size of 604 was adopted. Simple random sampling was used to select the contractors. Questionnaires were administered both physically and online. Study variables have been measured perceptually. A response rate of 63% was achieved. All the 45 relationships among the dimensions of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01. All the 45 relationships among the determinants of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01. All the 100 relationships between the ten dimensions and ten determinants of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01 level. The three most dominant determinants of organizational performance were quality of service, organizational structure of the firm and suppliers effectiveness. Improved organizational performance of local contractors can be achieved by enhancing their internal and external environment.
Keywords:
Determinants; Dimensions; Kenya; Local contractors; Organizational performance
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