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    EFFECT OF IDEALIZED INFLUENCE ON CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN KENYA
    (management university of africa, 2024-11) Humphrey Kirimi Ireri; Dr. Angeline Wambui Wambugu
    Public universities in Kenya experience frequent leadership transitions due to the contractual nature of top management positions, typically occurring every five years. These changes often introduce varying leadership styles and operational approaches, posing challenges for organizational stability and effective change management. This study assessed the effect of idealized influence, a key dimension of transformational leadership, on change management in public Universities in Kenya. The study is anchored on the Transformational-Transactional Theory and also draws from ADKAR change model, and Kotter’s Eight Step Change Model to explore how leadership practices affect change management. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with a study population comprising 669 staff members from Chuka University. A stratified random sampling technique yielded a sample of 215 respondents, and primary data was gathered using questionnaires. The findings from regression analysis indicated that idealized influence significantly and positively affects change management in public universities in Kenya. The study concluded that leaders who exhibit idealized influence through integrity, vision, and strong values are pivotal in facilitating successful organizational change. Consequently, public universities are encouraged to prioritize leadership development, focusing on idealized influence to enhance change management processes. Further research is suggested to explore the long-term effects of idealized influence on innovation, staff creativity, and overall organizational performance within the context of change management.
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    UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATIONS IN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES TO SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENTS
    (management university of africa, 2025-11) Dr. Angeline Wambui Wambugu
    University-Industry collaborations in Africa have been identified as a vital component for economic growth, job creation, driving innovation, and societal development. The study aimed at identifying the barriers and challenges to successful university-industry collaborations in Africa. The study adopted a systematic review method. Following a search of the Google Scholar database and application of the exclusion criteria, 33 relevant articles were selected for an in-depth analysis. The review categorized barriers into Contextual barriers, university-related barriers and industry-related barriers. The study concluded that inadequate resources are a major barrier that affects the ability to implement partnerships, and hampers the trust and confidence of industries in collaborating with universities. Additionally, financial and human resource constraints can affect the ability of SMEs to form partnerships with universities. In addition, the role of governments is crucial in encouraging university-industry collaborations, in keeping with the concept of the Triple Helix model. The government needs to craft policies that encourage firms to collaborate with universities while providing tax incentives to those industries that have such collaborations. Furthermore, the government can enhance the development of university-industry collaboration through a direct role in providing funds for universities and R&D projects and a regulatory role that shapes intellectual property rights. Finally, the service sector and SMEs offer underutilized opportunities for partnerships with universities. Areas of future research were also discussed.