Effect of corporate training on performance of international non-governmental organisations in Kenya (Published)
The need for corporate training is growing day by day as technology advances. Organizations have not realised the need to incorporate corporate training into their system hence leading to stunted firms’ performance. Other factors such as increased cost associated with corporate training, lack of management commitment have been among common challenges in non-governmental organizations. The aim of this study was to the effect of corporate training on firms’ performance in international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Kenya. The study sought to identify the effect of corporate coaching and management training on performance of international non- governmental organizations in Kenya. The study literature was based on identical element theory and trans-theoretical model of behaviour change which stipulates how training results to employee behaviourchange hence resulting to employee performance. The paper adopted descriptive research design targeting all the over 35 International NGOs. The sample size was the 84 the top, middle and lower level management staff drawn using a stratified random sampling design from 11 INGOs willing to participate in the study. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences where descriptive and inferential statistics and diagnostic test such as correlation, linear regression, sensitivity and specificity were carried out. The results showed there is relationship between corporate coaching and firms’ performance, managerial training and firms’ performance at Sig P <0.05. The paper recommended that INGOs should review their policies to address corporate training, engage various stakeholders and set specific measurable attainable realistic and time frame objectives.
Citation:Hiram Mungai and Brigitte Wabuyabo-Okonga . (2021) Effect of corporate training on performance of international non-governmental organisations in Kenya, International Journal of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Essays , Vol.4, No 1, pp. 5-31
Keywords: Kenya, Performance, corporate training, non-governmental organisations
The Influence of Source of Funding on the Financial Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organizations in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya (Published)
Financial sustainability is the ability of organizations to develop a diverse resource base. In Kenya, the number of NGOs has been increasing yearly; most of them depend on foreign donations. Therefore, the study sought to establish the relationship between donor funding and financial sustainability of non-governmental organizations in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya. Based on the study, this paper explores the influence of sources of funding on the financial sustainability of NGOs. Correlation research design was used as the principal research methodology for the study. The target population was 146 NGOs that were actively engaged in development projects in Uasin Gishu County. The respondents were NGO management and volunteers. Stratified sampling technique was used to identify non-governmental organizations to participate in the study. A sample size of 60 respondents was selected using Nassiuma’s 2000 model. Data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Test re-test was done to establish the reliability of instruments results; 95% level of significance was used to test the hypothesis. The findings of the study showed that there was a positive correlation between donor funding and financial sustainability of the NGO’s in Uasin Gishu County. Improved financial sustainability could be achieved as a result of diversifying sources of funds, retaining qualified staff and improving governance practices and organizational capacity. Therefore, it was recommended that NGOs should limit over-dependence on donor funds and indeed focus on establishing income generating activities and venture into multiple sources of funds for their projects; this would improve their financial sustainability.
Keywords: Financial Sustainability, Funding, Influence, Kenya, Non-Governmental Organizations, Source, Uasin-Gishu County