Influence of Recruitment Practices on Employees’ Productivity in Isiolo County Government, Kenya

Ismail Abdinoor Issack — 2025-03-21

The study sought to assess the influence of recruitment practices on employee productivity in the Isiolo County government. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the impact of recruitment practices on employee productivity within the Isiolo County government. The target population consisted of 1,600 employees, with a sample size of 320 respondents calculated using Slovin’s formula. Descriptive statistics, such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, were used to summarize the data, while inferential statistics, including correlation analysis and multiple regression, were applied to examine the relationships between recruitment practices and employee productivity. A strong positive correlation (r = .917**, n = 287, p = .000) was observed between recruitment practices and productivity, indicating that improved recruitment techniques substantially enhance staff productivity. The relationship was statistically significant at the 0.05 level. The analysis of variance results confirmed the model’s goodness-of-fit in explaining variation in the dependent variable (F = 502.241; df1 = 4; df2 = 282; Sig. = .000). The findings underscored the importance of effective recruitment practices in boosting employee productivity, providing actionable insights for improving hiring processes and organizational performance. The study recommends that Isiolo County government should define role qualifications, implement rigorous screening to hire qualified candidates, and conduct regular workforce planning to align staffing with workload and goals, avoiding understaffing or overstaffing. The study supports human capital theory, emphasizing that quality recruitment boosts productivity. It advocates for clear job descriptions, enhanced recruitment policies, and data-driven hiring improvements.

Knowledge Management Practices and Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya

Rosemary Nduta Gakuru — 2025-04-23

This study investigates the knowledge management practice effects on the teacher’s performance in public secondary schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. The specific objectives include determining the effect of acquisition of knowledge and conversion of knowledge on teacher performance. The study adopted a descriptive research design informed by the knowledge-based view theory. A proportionate stratified random sampling design was used to select a sample size of 368 respondents from 4692 teachers in 309 public secondary schools in Murang’a County. Primary data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings show that knowledge acquisition and knowledge conversion have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance. The study concludes that implementing knowledge management practices is critical for enhancing teacher performance in public secondary schools. The study recommended that public secondary school stakeholders formulate strategies to improve the extent of knowledge management practices, such as knowledge acquisition and knowledge conversion. The study also recommended that teachers in secondary schools should be sensitized to the need to adopt knowledge management practices.

Human Resource and Leadership

Influence of Recruitment Practices on Employees’ Productivity in Isiolo County Government, Kenya

Knowledge Management Practices and Teacher Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Murang’a County, Kenya