IJMLS Volume IV Issue 3

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E-PROCUREMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF ROADS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA. A CASE STUDY OF KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY, KAKAMEGA COUNTY
(management university of africa, 2023-11) Wesley Koech; Dr. Paul Machoka
The critical pre-planning stages for road construction projects encompass tasks such as planning, analysis, design, earthwork, paving, implementation, quality control assessment, and task interdependency scheduling. There has been a visible setback in implementation due to timely challenges in completion of road projects construction systems despite reforms in procurement regulations in regard to PPDA of 2005. The primary focus of this study was to investigate the how e-procurement practices has affected the performance of roads construction projects in Kakamega County Government's Western Region with reference to the Kenya National Highways Authority. To do so, the study established the effects of e-procurement practices (e-tendering, e-sourcing, e-valuation, and e-submission) on performance of roads construction projects under KeNHA in Kakamega County. The study was guided by the Resource Based View theory, Dynamic Capability Theory and Unified theory of acceptance. Study findings revealed that e-sourcing had significant influence on performance of road construction projects (t-statistic=19.927, p-value=0.002< 0.05). E-tendering had a significant influence on performance of road construction projects (t statistic=25.674, p-value=0.045< 0.05). Study revealed that e-evaluation had significant influence on performance of road construction projects (t statistic=3.183, p-value=0.006 < 0.05). Lastly, the study revealed that the e-submission had a significant influence on performance of road construction projects (statistic=6.117, p-value=0.000 < 0.05). Measures related to the e-procurement system should be improved, and management should take the lead in the implementation of electronic procurement. This will improve the reduction of supply chain risks and make supplier performance more beneficial for KeNHA as well as road construction projects. The results of this study will inform strategic decisions the management may need to make to ensure effective application of e-procurement in KeNHA as well as other organizations.
PERSONAL CREDIT SCORE AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CREDIT; A CASE STUDY OF THE NCBA GROUP PLC, KENYA
(management university of africa, 2023-11) Jared Okoth Awuor; Dr. Paul Machoka
To determine the level of risk default that a client or household presents and assign a risk score to each client, to ascertain the validity of the credit score and household borrowing, to examine trends in credit portfolio diversification, to guarantee adequate controls over credit score, the study aims to examine and establish personal credit scores and access to affordable credit in accessing affordable credit, a case study of the NCBA Bank Group PLC Kenya. Targeting 170 personnel, namely the corporate risk manager, project manager, branch manager, credit risk manager, and operations manager of the NCBA Bank, Kenya, a descriptive study approach was used. 30% of the workers in a survey of 35 branches out of 64 branches were used in the study (51 employees). Both primary and secondary data were employed in the investigation. The primary data will be administered with the questionnaire, and data presented in form of tables and pie charts. It is recommended that in order to assess specific banks’ capacity for portfolio risk management and the creation of expert-based scorecards, focused consultations with those banks are necessary. In addition, there is need for launching a large-scale effort to standardize the gathering of financial statement data, ratio computations, collateral quality measurements (type, loan to-value ratio, lien position), and performance data for loans and deposits. This would eventually allow for the creation of a pooled credit scorecard that includes not only credit bureau data but also the other essential components of a strong NCBA Bank, Kenya scoring model. The days of implementing broad-based policies are being replaced by in-depth evaluations of the market circumstances and a better effort to comprehend the increasingly complex wants of consumers. Additionally, it must be made known that the Credit Information Sharing Mechanism opens up new avenues for obtaining official credit.
SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITIZATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF PHILAFE ENGINEERING LIMITED
(management university of africa, 2023-11) Jonah Wafula Imbegah; Dr. Paul Machoka
This research aimed to identify determinants of supply chain digitization in the engineering, procurement, and construction industry in Kenya. The study examined the effect of finances, human resources, information technology, and management on organizational performance in the context of supply chain digitization. Institutional Theory and the Transaction Cost Theory guided the research. The study utilized a descriptive research design and collected primary data through structured online questionnaires administered to all 70 employees of Philae Engineering Limited. Descriptive statistics and a multivariate regression model were used to analyze the data. The study found that adequate financial resources, skilled personnel, investment in IT infrastructure, suitable technologies, and strong management leadership are crucial for the success of supply chain digitization. The study recommends allocating sufficient financial resources, investing in the recruitment and training of skilled personnel, assessing the organization's IT infrastructure and having strong leadership that supports supply chain digitization initiatives. The findings confirm the potential of supply chain digitization to revolutionize the industry by introducing new business models and increasing efficiency.