WORKFORCE PLANNING PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF MEGA DAM PROJECTS IN KENYA
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of workforce planning practice on performance of Mega dam projects in Kenya. This study was guided by Theory of Change, Agency Theory. The study targeted 322 registered civil engineers and registered land surveyors in Kenya as of the year 2023 and a sample size of 138 respondents was picked using Taro Yamane formular of sample calculation. Data collection instruments were structured questionnaire. The multiple regression analysis models were developed to establish the relationship between dependent and independent variables. Findings revealed that workforce planning practices have a significant positive relationship on performance of mega dam projects in Kenya. The results confirm that workforce planning is a key determinant of the successful execution of mega dam projects in Kenya. To enhance workforce planning and improve the performance of mega dam projects in Kenya, organizations should develop comprehensive workforce strategies aligned with project timelines, invest in continuous training programs to enhance employee skills, and adopt technology-driven workforce management tools for accurate labor forecasting.
Keywords: Workforce Planning Practice, Performance, Mega Dam, Projects
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