JA-School of Business and Economics

Green Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Performance in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Green Human Resource Management Practices and Organizational Performance in Kenya: A Systematic Literature Review Mbugua, Monica Wanjine This paper has explored the existing literature on the impact of Green Human Resource Management practices on sustainable organizational performance, taking into consideration an extensive desktop literature review. The review concentrated on four pillars of practice, which included green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance appraisal, and green compensation and rewards. The synthesis of evidence based on international, regional, and Kenyan literature shows that environmentally compatible recruitment is positively related to value congruence between employees and companies, whereas green training improves ecological knowledge, skills, and responsible workplace behaviors. The results also suggest that the implementation of environmental factors in performance appraisal systems will enhance accountability and that sustainability-related compensation systems encourage long-term employee involvement in responsible actions. All these practices were discovered to have a positive impact on the environmental, economic, and social aspects of organizational performance through increased efficiency of resource use, aid in meeting regulatory requirements, increased effectiveness in operating the organization, and promotion of ethical and responsible conduct. The research finds that internal human resource systems greatly influence sustainable organizational performance and that Green Human Resource Management is a strategic process of ensuring that sustainability is incorporated in the organizational operations. The study suggests institutionalization of the green human resource practices in organizational policy frameworks, increased regulatory and capacity building of policy makers, and increased empirical studies to widen knowledge of sustainability-motivated human resource strategies in organizational environments.

Impact of strategic alliances on the globalization of agribusinesses: A case study of agribusinesses in Kiambu County, Kenya

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Impact of strategic alliances on the globalization of agribusinesses: A case study of agribusinesses in Kiambu County, Kenya Wairagu, Joseph Irungu; Gitau, Geoffrey Kamau; Chege, Catherine Njoki Strategic alliances play an important role in enabling agribusinesses to access global markets, enhance competitiveness, and integrate into global value chains. This study examines the impact of strategic alliances on the globalization of agribusinesses in Kiambu County, Kenya. Using a case study approach, data were collected from 55 agribusinesses through semi-structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were employed to assess the influence of various partnership models, including horizontal linkages, forward linkages with foreign value chain buyers, cooperatives for exports, and collaborations with financial institutions and state corporations. The findings reveal that agribusinesses predominantly engage in horizontal and forward linkages, each accounting for 32.7% of partnerships, while cooperatives for exports constituted 12.7%. These alliances were reported to significantly enhance market reach, business expansion, supply chain efficiency, and profitability. However, challenges such as inadequate funding, limited technology adoption, and compliance issues were noted as barriers to maximizing the potential of these partnerships. The study concludes that strategic alliances are a critical driver of globalization for agribusinesses, enabling them to navigate international market complexities and achieve sustainable growth. Recommendations include fostering horizontal and vertical partnerships, promoting cooperative models, and enhancing awareness of partnership opportunities. These strategies can help agribusinesses in Kenya and similar contexts better make use of strategic alliances to access and thrive in global markets.

Analysis of Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme in Mombasa County, Kenya

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Analysis of Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme in Mombasa County, Kenya Sheikh, Sayyid Awadh This study examined the impact of socio-economic factors on the successful implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme in Mombasa County, Kenya. The scope of the study was vested in the Buxton Point Affordable Housing Programme, where the researcher was interested in examining the former residents of Buxton Point who were relocated to pave the way for the redevelopment of the estate into affordable housing units. From a target population of 520 former households displaced during redevelopment, a sample of 226 respondents was selected to investigate the impact of income, access to financing, employment status, education, and household size on housing outcomes. Structured questionnaires were used to gather data, which was then analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression. The results show that household income and access to financing are the best indicators of being able to buy a home, which shows how crucial financial capacity and credit availability are. Employment status and education have moderate positive effects, while larger household sizes make things less affordable. Correlation results indicate strong positive associations between income (r = 0.65, p <0.05) and employment status (r = 0.58, p < 0.05) with housing outcomes. This strong positive correlation is contrasted by a negative relationship between affordable housing programs and household size (r = -0.42, p < 0.05). The regression model accounted for approximately 58% of the variance in housing outcomes (Adjusted R2 = 0.578), with ANOVA results confirming statistical significance between the variables tested. The study concludes that socio-economic factors are central to the success of the Affordable Housing Programme, with income and financing access as the most critical enablers. Policy implications recommended by the study include designing income-sensitive mortgage products, expanding cooperative and microfinance lending, job creation, and skills development to enhance financial capacity. Additionally, aligning housing unit typologies with household size and strengthening financial literacy are essential to increase affordability and eventual uptake of the affordable housing units. By addressing these multi-dimensional barriers, housing policy can move closer to achieving equitable and sustainable affordable housing access.

Strategic Management Practices and Performance of State-Owned Corporations: A Study in National Housing Corporation, Kenya

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Strategic Management Practices and Performance of State-Owned Corporations: A Study in National Housing Corporation, Kenya Kasamu, Josiah Mulei; Njoki, Catherine Chege; Kibas, Peter The study aimed to investigate the effect of strategic management practices on the performance of state-owned housing corporations, with a focus on the National Housing Corporation (NHC) in Kenya. The research sought to understand how various strategic management practices influenced the operational performance and overall effectiveness of the NHC. The study was anchored on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) model. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative techniques. A correlational research design was used to assess the relationships between strategic management practices and performance outcomes. The target population consisted of 630 individuals within the NHC, and a sample size of 245 participants was determined using Yamane's formula. A questionnaire was used to collect data which was anlysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that strategic management practices (strategic financial planning, land governance, building technology and house ownership process) had not been effectively embraced in the state-housing corporation. This was found to significantly affect performance of the corporation, thus the concluding that as a result of ineffective embrace of strategic management practices, the national housing corporation failed to effectively meet its mandates. It was therefore recommended that there is need for the management of the corporation to steadily embrace strategic management practices through effective strategic financial planning, embrace of modern building technologies and streamlining the house ownership process as a way of strengthening performance of the corporation.