RELATIONSHIP GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY GOVERNMENTS IN KENYA
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The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of relationship governance structure on performance of county governments in Kenya. To achieve this, the researcher reviewed both theoretical and empirical literature and the research methodology that addressed the gaps identified in literature. The study employed a descriptive research design. The study targeted 136 respondents including the Chief Finance Officers in charge of Finance and Economic Planning, Heads of the Supply Chain Management Unit and Procurement staff at the departmental level in the metropolitan counties. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. The target population was the procurement staff at each metropolitan county government. Pilot study was carried out to establish the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The data collected was analyzed by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used regression and correlation analysis to show the relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variables. The data generated was keyed in and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) to generate information that were presented using charts, frequencies and percentages. The study found that relationship governance structure had impact on the performance of the firm, it contributed to the ability to approve the available supplier based on their ability to perform the duties assigned. The study recommended that county government should adopt relationship governance structure. These should be done by having an effective ERP systems, Electronic payments systems, electronic document management systems, and electronic tendering in the organization. It was recommended that a similar research should be conducted with an aim at investigating the influence of supply chain optimization on performance with other variables or of other firms in other sectors, including the service industry in the Kenyan market.
Key words: Relationship Governance Structure and Performance
CITATION: Korir, E. C., & Kyule, A. (2020). Relationship governance structure and performance of county governments in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 7(3), 489 – 499.
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