DETERMINANTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF ASSET DISPOSAL PRACTICES IN STATE ENTERPRISES IN KENYA
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The implementation of assets disposal practices is done by observing the correct procedures and following rules laid down by Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Public Procurement & Disposal Regulations to enable the government get the value for money, enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the procurement process. The general objective of the study was to examine the determinants of implementation of asset disposal practices in the state enterprises in Kenya. The specific objectives of this study was: to establish the influence of disposal planning on implementation of asset disposal practices in the state enterprises in Kenya; to determine the influence of staff competency on implementation of asset disposal practices in the state enterprises in Kenya; to examine the effect of ethical procedure on implementation of asset disposal practices in the state enterprises in Kenya; to assess the influence of disposal procedure on implementation of asset disposal practices in the state enterprises in Kenya. This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The study preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. The study employed stratified random sampling technique in coming up with a sample size of 127 respondents from a total of 187 target population. Structured and semi structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Data gathered from the questionnaires administered was analyzed by the help of Ms. Excel and SPSS version 22, while output was presented in form of frequency tables and charts. The study used both descriptive and inferential statistics to show the relationship between variables. The response rate of the study was 87%. The findings of the study indicated that disposal planning, staff competency, ethical procedure and disposal process have a positive relationship with implementation.
Key Words: Disposal Planning, Staff Competency, Ethical Procedure, Disposal Procedure, Asset Disposal
CITATION: Tanui, J. K., & Moronge, M. (2020). Determinants of implementation of asset disposal practices in state enterprises in Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 7(4), 403 – 421.
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