INFLUENCE OF NEEDS IDENTIFICATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC TVET INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH RIFT REGION
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) provides specialized training in technical and skilled trades, enhancing a country’s productivity, competitiveness, and economic growth. However, there is limited research on how needs identification influences the organizational performance of public TVET institutions, especially in the South Rift Region. Addressing this gap is essential for optimizing the effectiveness of these institutions in fulfilling their mandates.
Purpose of the Study: This study aimed to examine the influence of needs identification on the organizational performance of public TVET institutions in the South Rift Region.
Research Design: The study was guided by stakeholder theory and employed a descriptive research design. The target population included principals, procurement staff, and department heads in public TVET institutions within the South Rift Region. A census survey approach was adopted, and data was collected using structured questionnaires.
Findings: The study found that needs identification has a positive and statistically significant effect on the organizational performance of public TVET institutions in the South Rift Region.
Conclusion: The study concluded that effective needs identification is essential for enhancing the performance of public TVET institutions in the South Rift Region.
Recommendations: The study recommended that TVET institutions improve their needs identification processes by collaborating closely with industry partners, implementing feedback mechanisms, and integrating labor market data to better align training with industry demands.
Keywords: Needs Identification, Organizational Performance, Public TVET Institutions, Stakeholder Theory, South Rift Region
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Xiang, Z. T., & Chin, J. F. (2021). Implementing total productive maintenance in a manufacturing small or medium-sized enterprise. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM), 14(2), 152-175. https://doi.org/10.3926/jiem.3286
Adams, W. C. (2019). Factors that influence the employability of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates. A comparative study of two TVET colleges in the Gauteng Province (Doctoral dissertation).
Ahmed, A., & Khalid, M. (2019). A review on the selected applications of forecasting models in renewable power systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 100, 9-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.09.046
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Chamadia, S., & Shahid, M. (2018). Skilling For the Future: Evaluating Post-Reform Status Of € Œskilling Pakistan†And Identifying Success Factors for Tvet Improvement in The Region. Journal Of Technical Education and Training, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.30880/jtet.2018.10.01.001
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Coletti, A., McGloin, R., Embacher-Martin, K., Hamlin, E., & Turner, M. (2020). Examining Oral Communication Skills in Communication Training Programs for STEM Professionals: A Systematic Quantitative Literature Review. Science Communication, 45(6), 693-723. https://doi.org/10.1177/10755470231202773
Coletti, M. (2019). Why Triple Helix governance is useful to dual apprenticeship systems. Industry and Higher Education, 33(6), 381-390.
Dennis, M. A., Monari, F., Nyabwanga, R. N., & Agasa, L. O. (2022). Imputation Methods on Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium for Missing Genome Wide Expression Data.
Edokpolor, J. E., & Dumbiri, D. N. (2019). Resource adequacy and utilization for teaching and learning effectiveness in vocational education programmes in South-South Nigerian Universities. Journal of Vocational Education Studies, 2(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.12928/joves.v2i1.727
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Fulton, B. R. (2018). Organizations and survey research: Implementing response enhancing strategies and conducting nonresponse analyses. Sociological Methods & Research, 47(2), 240-276. https://doi.org/10.1177/0049124115626169
Gachunga, M. N., Karanja, P. N., & Kihara, A. N. (2020). Influence of Strategic Innovation Management on Competitiveness of Technical Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) Institutions in Kenya. International Journal Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 10(11), 1334-1346. https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v10-i11/8256
Gesteland, R. R. (2012). Cross-cultural business behavior: A guide for global management. Copenhagen Business School Press DK.
Gyimah, N. (2020). Assessment of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on the development of the World's Economy: Perspective of Africa, Asia and Europe. Asia and Europe (February 19, 2020). https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3541072
Ismail, H., Akasah, Z. A., Nagapan, S., Khamis, A., & Saharani, M. (2018). An investigation on benefits and future expectation of industrialised building system (IBS) implementation in construction practices. Advanced Journal of Technical and Vocational Education, 2(2), 12-18.
Ivanov, D., Tsipoulanidis, A., & Schönberger, J. (2021). Global supply chain and operations management. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72331-6
Jackson, D., & Meek, S. (2021). Embedding work-integrated learning into accounting education: The state of play and pathways to future implementation. Accounting Education, 30(1), 63-85. https://doi.org/10.1080/09639284.2020.1794917
Jawahar, I. M., & McLaughlin, G. L. (2018). Toward a descriptive stakeholder theory: An organizational life cycle approach. In Business Ethics and Strategy, Volumes I and II (pp. 381-398). Routledge.
Kanwar, A., Balasubramanian, K., & Carr, A. (2019). Changing the TVET paradigm: new models for lifelong learning. International Journal of Training Research, 17(sup1), 54-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/14480220.2019.1629722
Khilji, N. K., & Roberts, S. A. (2022). Soft skills acquisition for the knowledge economy: a research strategy for policy evolution in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in intermediate and emergent economies. In Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives: Proceedings of the 34th Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference (pp. 379-398). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94036-2_21
Kim, E., Beckman, S. L., & Agogino, A. (2018). Design roadmapping in an uncertain world: Implementing a customer-experience-focused strategy. California Management Review, 61(1), 43-70. https://doi.org/10.1177/0008125618796489
Lund, H. B., & Karlsen, A. (2020). The importance of vocational education institutions in manufacturing regions: adding content to a broad definition of regional innovation systems. Industry and Innovation, 27(6), 660-679. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2019.1616534
Mapanga, A., & Garidzirai, R. (2021). The Impact of Procurement 4.0 On Value Chain Management In Public Sector Organizations. Journal of Management Information And Decision Sciences, 24, 1-15.
Mosomi, B. M., Kindiki, J. N., & Boit, J. M. (2014). Impact of Performance Contracts on the Utilization of Teaching and Learning Resources in Technical Institutes in Kenya. International Journal of educational Administration and policy studies, 6(9), 170-180.
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Ngware, M. W., Ochieng’, V., Kiroro, F., Hungi, N., & Muchira, J. M. (2022). Assessing the acquisition of whole youth development skills among students in TVET institutions in Kenya. Journal of Vocational Education & Training, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2022.2029544
Njenga, M. (2023). Content and effectiveness of TVET teacher CPD in Kenya. Hungarian Educational Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1556/063.2023.00257
Rajadurai, J., Sapuan, N. M., Daud, S., & Abidin, N. (2018). The marketability of technical graduates from higher educational institutions (HEIs) offering technical and vocational education and training (TVET): a case from Malaysia. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 27, 137-144. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40299-018-0372-7
Sadeghnezhad, M., Nabavi, F. H., Najafi, F., Kareshki, H., & Esmaily, H. (2018). Mutual Benefits in Academic-Service Partnership: An Integrative Review. Nurse Education Today, 68, 78-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.05.019
Saeed, M., Gull, M., & Altaf, F. (2022). Effectiveness of Technical and Vocational Education: A Meta-Analysis. Pakistan Journal of Educational Research and Evaluation (PJERE), 10(1).
Sahasrabudhe, A. D., & Bhagat, N. (2021). Technical and Vocational Education Trends and Issues in India. Trends and Issues in International Technical and Vocational Education in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Sebola, M. P. (2022). The role of Technical Vocational Education and Training Colleges (TVET) in higher education teaching: a higher education provided at basic education standard. EUREKA: Social and Humanities, 1, 50-57. https://doi.org/10.21303/2504-5571.2022.002257
Tekle, A., Areaya, S., & Habtamu, G. (2024). Enhancing Stakeholders’ Engagement in TVET Policy and Strategy Development in Ethiopia. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 16(1), 268-282. https://doi.org/10.30880/jtet.2024.16.01.019
Thlomedi, T. J. (2018). Assessing the management of TVET Colleges in the development of technical skills in the North West Province (Doctoral dissertation, North-West University).
Thlomedi, T. J. (2018). Assessing the management of TVET Colleges in the development of technical skills in the North West Province (Doctoral dissertation, North-West University).
Wilson, M. S. (2019). The effectiveness of unit managers in the procurement management process in Taletso TVET College (Doctoral dissertation, North-West University (South Africa)).
Xiang, Z. T., & Chin, J. F. (2021). Implementing total productive maintenance in a manufacturing small or medium-sized enterprise. Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM), 14(2), 152-175. https://doi.org/10.3926/jiem.3286
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2024-11-02
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Chebet, E., Kibuine , M. K., & Kariuki, E. (2024). INFLUENCE OF NEEDS IDENTIFICATION ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC TVET INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH RIFT REGION. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 6(19), 15 - 27. Retrieved from https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/708
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