Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship (JBE) https://journals.editononline.com/index.php/jbe <p><a href="https://journals.editononline.com/index.php/jbe"><strong>Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship (ISSN: 2958-1125)</strong></a> is a double-blind peer reviewed, open access, online Journal published by “<a href="https://editononline.com/"><strong>Editon Consortium Publishing</strong></a>”, East Africa, Kenya. The Journal publishes original scholarly research (empirical and theoretical), in form of case studies, reviews and analyses in all business studies, accounting, commerce and human resource and related management studies.</p> Editon Consortium Publishing en-US Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship (JBE) 2958-1125 Effect of procurement devolution process of medical supplies on the technical efficiency of public health facilities in Nakuru and Baringo Counties of Kenya https://journals.editononline.com/index.php/jbe/article/view/492 <p>This study analysed the effect of the procurement devolution process of medical supplies on the technical efficiency of public health facilities in Nakuru and Baringo Counties of Kenya. Although increased government expenditure was expected to improve efficiency and better health outcomes, Kenya's public health sector remains inefficient. The study used a quantitative descriptive research design that targeted 3199 employees in 401 level 2-5 public health facilities (PHFs). Using Slovin’s formula, a sample size of 355 was proportionately sampled. While secondary data was obtained through desk review, primary data was collected through structured questionnaires that were administered to different cadres of employees. Primary data was coded and analysed using STATA/SPSS. To compute the technical efficiency of PHFs, the two-stage Data envelopment analysis (DEA) and multivariate logistic regression were adopted. Study findings show that devolution has improved demand for medical supplies, enhanced procurement efficiency, and promoted ethical procurement. However, complaints from patients have not been reduced, and the training of procurement personnel has not increased. Regression analysis indicates a significant relationship between procurement devolution process and technical efficiency. The coefficient of human capital development was 0.199 (T-value= 9.514, p- value= 0.000&lt; 0.05 significant level), implying a positive effect of the procurement devolution process on technical efficiency. This study concludes that despite increased health expenditure in Kenya, public health healthcare services have deteriorated due to the inefficiency of the public health sector. This study recommends increased financial and human resource support for Kenya's public health care.</p> Aggrey Lihanda Deus Ngaruko Irene Asienga Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-04-04 2024-04-04 3 1 1 14 10.51317/jbe.v3i1.492 The Effect of Employees’ Health Benefits on the Performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya https://journals.editononline.com/index.php/jbe/article/view/521 <p>This study sought to assess the effect of employees’ health benefits on the performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. Commercial state corporations are established by the government to offer efficient and effective citizen service delivery whilst surrendering back investment income at the end of each financial year. Despite this, most of them have performed dismally over the years, questioning their justification for continued existence. A survey research design was used to conduct this study, targeting 612 managers of various cadres in the 68 commercial state corporations in Kenya. The Yamane sampling formula was used to arrive at a sample size of 242 managers in these corporations. Data collected through structured questionnaires was analysed using both inferential and descriptive statistics. Multiple regression models and Hierarchical regression were used to test hypotheses for moderation. The outcomes of the hierarchical regression model on all the variables revealed that employees' health benefits (β= 0.138, p= 0.000, p&lt;0.05) had a significant positive relationship with the performance of commercial state corporations. These findings contribute novel insights into the influence of employee compensation on the performance of commercial state corporations. The study concluded that employee compensation affects the performance of commercial state corporations and that remuneration policy guidelines strengthen the positive linkage between employee compensation and performance outcomes. The study recommended that commercial state corporations should give higher priority to employee’s health benefits and Remuneration policy guidelines as they are crucial in enhancing their performance.</p> Anne Rwamba Njagi Gitau Ronald K. Chepkilot Simon Kipchumba Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-05-21 2024-05-21 3 1 15 24 10.51317/jbe.v3i1.521 Effect of concentric strategy on the performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya https://journals.editononline.com/index.php/jbe/article/view/608 <p>The study sought to assess the effect of concentric strategy on the performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. A cross-sectional correlational design was adopted as the study design. The target population was 1,026 senior managers of the Commercial State Corporations. The sample size was 99 senior managers in Commercial State Corporations. Primary data was gathered using a structured questionnaire. Collected data was analysed using descriptive data analysis techniques (Mean, Standard Deviation, Maximum and Minimum) and regression analysis. The results were presented using tables and figures. The study established a significant effect of concentric strategy on the financial, customers and internal business process performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya (β =0.829, p=0.000&lt;0.05; β =0.648, p=0.000&lt;0.05). Only learning, growth, and development as a measure of a Balanced Scorecard were not affected by the concentric strategy of the Commercial State Corporations. This study concludes that the concentric strategy significantly improved the financial, customer, and internal business process performance of Commercial State Corporations in Kenya, as supported by statistical evidence. However, it had no significant effect on learning, growth, and development performance. The study recommends that Commercial State Corporations in Kenya establish policies for strategic partnerships, develop performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators, and regularly monitor progress to effectively implement concentric strategies and enhance long-term performance.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p> </p> Faith Jerop Yator Simon Kipchumba John Tanui Copyright (c) 2024 Faith Jerop Yator, Simon Kipchumba, John Tanui https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-10-07 2024-10-07 3 1 25 36 10.51317/jbe.v3i1.608 The effects of government policy on performance planning for implementation of performance contracting in the government ministries in Kenya https://journals.editononline.com/index.php/jbe/article/view/620 <p>The study sought to analyse the effects of government policy on performance planning for the implementation of performance contracting in government ministries in Kenya. A mixed-method type of design was adopted. Stratified sampling was used to sample four government ministries. In sampling staff to be interviewed, top and middle-level management totalling 831 were identified. Thirty per cent of the 831 (249 staff members) were considered to be representative enough for the study. The study adopted descriptive and inferential statistics. The study used ANOVA, regression analysis, and correlation to analyse the relationship between variables. The study finding observed that there was a strong correlation coefficient of 0.866 at p-value of 0.035 between government policy and performance planning, which implied that employees' performance planning is significant in the implementation of performance contracting; a unit standard deviation increase in effective training and development was likely to increase the standard deviation of performance monitoring by 0.096 on implementation of performance contracting; a unit standard deviation increase in top management commitment was likely to increase the standard deviation of performance reporting on performance implementation by 0.337. The study concludes that government policies have an effect on performance contracting in government ministries in Kenya. Further, the conclusion was that government policy has minimally addressed issues of training and development. Therefore, it is recommended that transfer of training be included in the next reviews of the government policy and specifically addressed in the workplace that often affect the impact of training and development.</p> Grace Mumbi Ndung'u Ronald Chepkilot Midida P Keta Copyright (c) 2024 Grace Mumbi Ndung'u, Ronald Chepkilot, Midida P Keta https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-11-05 2024-11-05 3 1 37 45 10.51317/jbe.v3i1.620