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    The Effect of Organization Agility on Organization Performance in the Time of Covid-19: A Case of Universities in Kenya
    (Journal of Business, Economics and Management Research Studies, 2024-01-28) Wanjau, Jackson; Maguta, Ann
    The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an unprecedented era of challenges, particularly for institutions of higher education worldwide. In Kenya, universities have grappled with disruptions to traditional academic operations, including the sudden shift to remote learning, financial uncertainties, and changes in student and staff dynamics. This dynamic context has underscored the importance of organizational agility as a critical determinant of performance in the face of uncertainty. The ability of universities to swiftly adapt, innovate, and strategically respond to the evolving landscape is paramount for maintaining operational continuity, sustaining educational quality, and safeguarding the well-being of their academic community. Therefore, this study assessed the effect of organization agility on organization performance in the time of Covid-19 in universities in Kenya. The study was anchored The Path Goal Theory and Expectancy Theory. The study utilized mixed research design. The target population was 68 Chartered Public and Private Universities in Kenya. Structured questionnaire was distributed to human resource officer and top management officers from 34 selected universities. Construct validity and Cronbach's alpha was to determine validity and reliability of research instruments. Data was analysed descriptively and inferentially using multiple linear regression. Human resources agility had a positive and significant affect organization performance (β =0. 317; p=0.000). Also, innovation agility had a positive and statistically effect on organization performance (β =0.182; p=0.016). Further, information technology agility had a positive and statistically effect on organization performance (β =0.163; p=0.020). Lastly, strategic agility had a positive and statistically effect on organization performance (β =0.196; p=0.014). Based on the findings, it is recommended that universities institutions should strategically invest in enhancing agility across these four agilities.
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    Exploring Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Growth and Corporate Governance in Kenyan Universities
    (BluePrint Academic Publishers, 2024-01-27) Wanjau, Jackson; Maguta, Ann
    Kenyan universities are grappling with the dual challenge of achieving sustainable growth amidst financial constraints and ensuring effective corporate governance to meet global standards. Therefore, this study explored Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for sustainable growth and corporate governance in Kenyan Universities. The study was guided by Institutional theory and Resource dependence theory. Descriptive research design was utilized in the study. The target populations were 96 top university management staff from 35 Universities in Kenya. Using Yamane’s formula, a sample size of 77 respondent was arrived at. Neyman allocation formula was used for sample size distribution. Stratified sampling technique was used to select respondents. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data. Content validity and Cronbach's alpha was used to determine validity and reliability of the research instruments. Descriptive (frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation) was adopted to analyse collected data. The findings revealed universities uses joint venture partnerships, strategic partnerships, special purpose vehicle arrangement, build - transfer-and-operate and contract PPPs arrangements in the financing of infrastructure projects. Further, the respondents were to a little extent satisfied with use of green building design architecture, conservation of energy practices, conservation and preservation of water as an operational practice in PPPs. Lastly, they were to a moderate extent satisfied with the fact that implementation of operational practices is done with a focus on promoting effective corporate governance in universities in Kenya. Given the respondents' limited satisfaction, there is a need for universities and PPP stakeholders to intensify efforts in incorporating and promoting these sustainable practices. This involves leveraging innovative technologies, strategic partnerships, and rigorous monitoring to ensure that sustainability becomes a central tenet of future PPP initiatives.