Influence of Technical Attributes on Organizational Performance in Kenya’s Energy Parastatals
Keywords:
Technical attributes, organizational performance, energy parastatals, Kenya, energy sector in KenyaAbstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of technical attributes on organizational performance of Kenya’s energy parastatals. Positivism research philosophy and descriptive research design were adopted by the study. A total of 16996 employees in the ten organizations that are in the energy sector were targeted. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 384 respondents. A structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for primary data collection. Descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of quantitative data presented in the form of percentages, frequencies, means, and standard deviations while inferential statistics included correlation and regression analysis using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28. Correlation analysis results indicated that technical attributes had a strong and positive relationship with organizational performance (r = .746, p < .05). Regression analysis yielded R² = .556, F (1,302) = 378.637, p < .05, and a beta coefficient of β
= 0.748, t = 19.459, p < .05, indicating that the technical attributes significantly influenced organizational performance of Kenya’s energy parastatals. The study concludes that technical attributes significantly influence organizational performance in Kenya’s energy parastatals. The study recommends that management of Kenya’s energy parastatals should strengthen technical leadership attributes by enhancing evidence-based decision-making, ensuring clear role definition, and aligning organizational goals across all levels. Leaders should prioritize structured decision processes, clarify responsibilities, and communicate performance expectations to improve operational efficiency as well as regulatory compliance. For future research, studies should examine the influence of technical attributes on organizational performance in other sectors and institutional contexts, particularly those characterized by different regulatory and operational complexities. Further research should also explore potential moderating and mediating variables, such as organizational culture, technological capability, and employee competence, to provide a deeper understanding of how technical leadership attributes shape organizational performance.
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