Bivariate relationships among dimensions and determinants of organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya

Abstract

The organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya remain poor. Little or no research has been done to improve this. The purpose of this research was to establish the bivariate relationships among the dimensions and determinants of organizational performance of local contractors in Kenya. A quantitative research strategy and a survey research design were adopted. The unit of observation comprised of contractors and consultants while the unit of analysis was the contractor. The sampling frame consisted of all NCA1 contractors, NCA2 contractors, NCA3 contractors, and consultants who had professionally interacted with these contractors in recent projects. A sample size of 604 was adopted. Simple random sampling was used to select the contractors. Questionnaires were administered both physically and online. Study variables have been measured perceptually. A response rate of 63% was achieved. All the 45 relationships among the dimensions of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01. All the 45 relationships among the determinants of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01. All the 100 relationships between the ten dimensions and ten determinants of organizational performance were positive and significant at 0.01 level. The three most dominant determinants of organizational performance were quality of service, organizational structure of the firm and suppliers effectiveness. Improved organizational performance of local contractors can be achieved by enhancing their internal and external environment.