Stakeholder Identification and the Performance of CIKAPS in Busia County
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55077/edithcowanjournalofentrepreneurshipandprojectmanagement.v9i1.134Keywords:
Stakeholder identification, Internal Stakeholder External Stakeholder Stakeholder interests project performanceAbstract
Purpose: The study aimed to investigate the impact of stakeholder management on the performance of CIKAPs in Busia County, Kenya.
Methodology: It employed a descriptive research design and focused on 52 CIKAPs staff members within the county. A comprehensive survey was conducted, encompassing all 52 staff members, using questionnaires as the primary data collection tool. Data was coded by assigning numerical values to responses and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. The research utilized both descriptive and inferential statistics to process the data, employing descriptive measures like means, variances, frequencies, standard deviation, and median, among others, to provide a summary of the dataset. Qualitative data was subjected to content analysis. Quantitative results were presented using charts, statistics, graphs, and diagrams, while content analysis findings were conveyed through narratives.
Results: The study indicated that stakeholder identification is positively and significantly linked to project performance (β = 0.318, p = 0.023).
Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: There is need to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder analysis to identify all relevant stakeholders involved in the projects. This should include individuals, organizations, and community groups that have an interest or influence in the project outcomes. The study also recommends the CIKAPs to use a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather information about stakeholders' needs, expectations, and concerns. The study also recommends the CIKAPs to regularly review and update the stakeholder identification process to account for any changes or new stakeholders that may emerge over time.
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